Irish Network of Learning Cities

In 2019, the civic leaders of Derry and Strabane, Cork, Dublin, Belfast and Limerick formally signed an agreement to commit each city to work together and provide mutual support to help deliver on the vision of a Learning City for all citizens. The Memorandum of Understanding between the cities “a shared dedication to strengthening friendly relations and enhancing cooperation between the peoples of the cities and city-regions… to carry out Learning City exchanges focused on the principles of the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities.”

“At the heart of a vision of a learning city is the commitment to using learning to improve the lives of all citizens, regardless of age or background, ‘learning can be used to create a more equitable and inclusive society, a more sustainable and healthy society, and create inclusive opportunities for decent work and entrepreneurship.”

Mayor Alderman Graham Warke
Derry City & Strabane District Council

The Irish Learning City Network meets several times a year to share knowledge, experience and support each other on their learning city journey.

Padraig Canavan, Learning City Chairperson, pictured receiving the ‘Memorandum of Understanding’ from Denis Barrett, Cork Learning City, at the official Derry City and Strabane Launch in January 2020

UNESCO Partners

Check out other learning cities on the island:

Cork

Dublin

Limerick

Belfast