Learning Limerick launch strategic plan to empower learners and foster change

A NEW five-year roadmap to strengthen lifelong learning across the region has been launched as Learning Limerick unveiled its strategic plan 2026–2030.

Officially launched by Mayor of Limerick, John Moran, the plan sets out clear priorities to support learning as a driver of personal development, community wellbeing and workforce resilience across the city and county.

The launch coincided with the opening of Learning Limerick’s annual Lifelong Learning Festival, a flagship celebration of learning at all stages of life.

Michael MacCurtain, Limerick Chamber Skillnet and chair of Learning Limerick Steering Group highlighted the strong commitment from the partners on the steering group and the importance of our UNESCO membership.

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“Learning Limerick is committed to delivering on the ambitions set out in this plan. Through continued partnership, leadership and collaboration, we will monitor progress, learn from our experience, and adapt our approach where needed. Additionally, Learning Limerick is proud of its active membership of the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities and the Irish Network of Learning Cities.

“This strategy is aligned with UNESCO’s Framework of Key Features of Learning Cities and with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), reinforcing our commitment to inclusive, equitable and lifelong learning as a cornerstone of sustainable development,” outlined Mr MacCurtain.

Speaking at the launch, Learning Limerick’s Lifelong Learning facilitator Yvonne Lane spoke about putting the plan into practice.

“The Learning Limerick Steering Group is committed to working in partnership to transform the strategic plan into an actionable, living roadmap. The group has already started to action priority actions identified; particularly around our key projects of the Lifelong Learning Festival and Learning Ambassadors, and establishing a Governance Oversight subcommittee.”