CORK LEARNING CITY
The Irish Network of Learning Cities
The Irish Network of Learning Cities is an all-island network for support, inspiration, know-how and sharing good practice, based on the principles of the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities (GNLC). The members of the Network are Cork, Limerick, Belfast, Dublin, Derry-Strabane, Waterford and the Midlands to date. This Network of equal members was formed in 2018 and strengthened through a Memorandum of Understanding signed by City Mayors/Deputy Mayors in 2022 for a five year commitment, with Waterford’s Mayor adding his signature to the MOU in 2025. The Midlands Learning City Region are the most recent member to join following their successful application to join the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities in 2025. Progress:
Quarterly Meetings Network members meet quarterly, with each city in turn hosting a meeting of Chairs and Co-ordinators. Learning Festival Co-ordinators support and exchange meetings Festival co-ordinators meet fortnightly since 2020. Each city supports other Learning City events each year, by providing guest speakers or presenting case studies. Shared Festival Planning Festival Planning is shared each year with cities selecting dates that complement and add value to each other.
Joint Activities and Events Shared Island Programme of Learning City and Learning Neighbourhood Exchanges (see overleaf) 2022 – 2026 Irish Learning City Day 2019-2025 All member cities promote Lifelong Learning through in-person or online events and messages on a shared day annually in September. A video presenting a joint message of support from each Mayor has been shared in years up to 2024, and an online meeting of all Mayors was held in 2023 and 2025 on the day.
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CORK LIFELONG LEARNING FESTIVAL WED 22ND - WED 29TH APRIL
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