Literacy is defined as involving:

"listening and speaking, reading, writing, numeracy and using everyday technology to communicate and handle information. It includes more than the technical skills of communication: it has personal, social and economic dimensions." (NALA)

The Adult Literacy Service operates throughout County Limerick. It provides a free and confidential service to those who want to improve their communication skills, i.e. reading, writing, numeracy and information technology.

It offers

• Courses tailored to the needs and interests of learners;
• One to one or group tutoring up to and including FETAC level three;
• A wide variety of FETAC accredited courses and also non-accredited courses;
• Computer-aided learning on all programmes.

Classes are primarily held in the Adult Literacy Centres at Kilmallock and Newcastlewest. However, classes are also available in a range of community based settings. Please contact the Adult Education Officer at County Limerick V.E.C. Head Office This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   or one of the Adult Literacy Centres for more information if you or somebody you know needs help with reading, writing, spelling or numeracy skills. An appointment will be arranged where your learning options can be explored.