YOUR WAY, YOUR AWARD!
Gaisce – The President’s Award is Ireland’s national youth award and is a personal development programme for young people aged 14-25. In 2025 Gaisce is celebrating it’s 40th anniversary.
It is a direct challenge from the President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, to all young people to dream big and fulfil their potential.
Start your Gaisce journey today!
Register as a Participant
YOUR WAY, YOUR AWARD!
Gaisce – The President’s Award is Ireland’s national youth award and is a personal development programme for young people aged 14-25. In 2025 Gaisce is celebrating it’s 40th anniversary.
It is a direct challenge from the President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, to all young people to dream big and fulfil their potential.
Start your Gaisce journey today!
Register as a Participant
YOUR WAY, YOUR AWARD!
Gaisce – The President’s Award is Ireland’s national youth award and is a personal development programme for young people aged 14-25. In 2025 Gaisce is celebrating it’s 40th anniversary.
It is a direct challenge from the President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, to all young people to dream big and fulfil their potential.
Start your Gaisce journey today!
Register as a Participant
YOUR WAY, YOUR AWARD!
Gaisce – The President’s Award is Ireland’s national youth award and is a personal development programme for young people aged 14-25. In 2025 Gaisce is celebrating it’s 40th anniversary.
It is a direct challenge from the President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, to all young people to dream big and fulfil their potential.
Start your Gaisce journey today!
Register as a Participant
YOUR WAY, YOUR AWARD!
Gaisce – The President’s Award is Ireland’s national youth award and is a personal development programme for young people aged 14-25. In 2025 Gaisce is celebrating it’s 40th anniversary.
It is a direct challenge from the President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, to all young people to dream big and fulfil their potential.
Start your Gaisce journey today!
Register as a Participant
YOUR WAY, YOUR AWARD!
Gaisce – The President’s Award is Ireland’s national youth award and is a personal development programme for young people aged 14-25. In 2025 Gaisce is celebrating it’s 40th anniversary.
It is a direct challenge from the President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, to all young people to dream big and fulfil their potential.
Start your Gaisce journey today!
Register as a Participant
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Gaisce’s 40th Anniversary
Gaisce – The President’s Award is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2025. Visit our #Gaisce40 hub here to find out about what’s in store!
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It’s Stand Up Awareness Week! 🏳️🌈 Led by @belongtoyouthservices, it`s a time for schools, youth services, and communities to take a stand against bullying and show support for LGBTQ+ young people. 🙌
We’re proud to see so many of our Gaisce Award Partners, PALs, and Participants taking part through events, talks, and activities that build understanding and allyship in their communities. 😊
At Gaisce, we believe every young person deserves to feel safe, valued, and proud of who they are! 💜
#GaisceAward #YourWayYourAward #YouthAward #PersonalDevelopment #Skills #Community #Volunteering #Exercise #Ireland #StandUpAwarenessWeek #BelongTo #LGBTQ #Inclusion
Currently completing or considering the Gold Award? Join our in-person meet-up!
Connect with Gold Participants from across Ireland, hear from past Awardees, join an in-person info session, and enjoy food, fun, and chats over a cup of tea. 🍵
Open to participants aged 18+.
📅 Saturday, November 22nd
📍 Ratra House, Phoenix Park, Dublin
⏰ 12:00—15:00
🎟️ Register free: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/gaisce-gold-participant-meet-up-tickets-1606159027889
#GaisceAward #YourWayYourAward #GaisceGold #YouthAward #PresidentsAward
“Ireland will be stronger when we ensure every young person has the confidence and opportunity to fulfil their potential … By listening to them, learning from them, and recognising them as the citizens they already are, we may realise that many of the answers to our national challenges are already within their grasp.”
Delighted to see an Op-Ed by our CEO @avril_ryan2024 featured on @thejournal_ie this weekend!
Recognising and investing in the potential of our young people is essential if Ireland is to move forward with hope, courage and compassion. Nonformal education frameworks such as Gaisce – The President’s Award are vital in supporting them to fulfil this potential. As Award patron, our next President has an important role to play in empowering our young people, and building on the strong legacy of her predecessors in this regard. We look forward to working with President Elect aConnolly (@catherine.connollytd) over the next 7 years to inspire and support the young people of Ireland as they navigate these extraordinary times!
👉 Read the full op-ed - link in bio!
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Applications for the Gaisce Youth Ambassador Panel 2026 are now open! 🎉
If you`re a Gaisce participant or recent awardee aged 16–25, this is your chance to represent Gaisce and shape the future of the Gaisce Award ✨
As a panel member, you`ll:
🗣️ Advocate for Gaisce among peers and the wider youth audience
💡 Share insights to help shape the Gaisce experiences
📚 Access exclusive training and development opportunities
🤝 Network with fellow awardees and represent Gaisce at events
Apply by 12pm on 14th November 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an online interview on 21st November 🗓️
For more details check out our webpage - link in bio!
#GaisceAward #YourWayYourAward #YouthAward #PersonalDevelopment #Experience #Skills #Adventure #Ireland #GaisceYouthAmbassadors
Celebrating my Gold Award AND meeting the President! 🤩
Gaisce Youth Ambassador Ebunoluwa Jamgbadi (@ebun_xoxo12) shares her Gold Award journey, from completing her activities to attending the Gold Award Ceremony, and most excitingly, meeting President Michael D. Higgins. ✨
The Gold Award is a long journey, but crossing the finish line brings an incredible sense of pride and achievement. 💛
#GaisceAward #YourWayYourAward #GoldAward #YouthAward #PersonalDevelopment #Experience #Skills #Adventure #Ireland
Huge congratulations to @AineKerr, Chair of Gaisce Council, on receiving an Honorary Doctorate from @DublinCityUniversity yesterday. This well-deserved recognition celebrates her outstanding work in journalism, entrepreneurship, and civic leadership.
We are proud to have Áine’s leadership guiding Gaisce, inspiring young people across Ireland to grow, challenge themselves, and achieve their potential.
Your dedication, vision, and commitment to purpose continue to make a real impact. Well done, Áine!
Read more: https://www.dcu.ie/news/news/2025/oct/artist-mick-odea-journalist-declan-walsh-and-entrepreneur-aine-kerr-awarded
Photo: Julien Behal / DCU
Before we wrap up #LáGaisce, a pat on the back for the people behind the programme. 🙌
A huge shout out to everyone on the Gaisce team — our CEO, Leadership Team, Business Support Team, Operations and Development Team, and Communications Team — for their dedication to empowering young people across Ireland to reach their potential. 🤩
A special thanks to our Youth Ambassadors and Gaisce Council for their insight, support, and advocacy. 💛
Every day, we’re inspired by the stories and experiences our Participants, Awardees, PALs, and Partners share with us. 😊
Our Development Officers were out and about today at schools and organisations across Ireland, celebrating #LáGaisce with information talks and award ceremonies 🎉.
Mary Yore celebrated with the PALs and participants of St. Mel’s in Longford. (Pics 1 & 2)
Stephen Peers joined Crescent Comprehensive Limerick to welcome new Bronze Award participants. (Pic 3)
Ger Brady was at WALK Tallaght, where PALs and participants from multiple WALK hubs shared their Gaisce stories and celebrated together. (Pic 4 and 5)
Joy visited Educate Together Secondary School in Wicklow to celebrate #LáGaisce with students 🎊. (Pic 6 )
Everywhere they went, the energy and achievements of our participants made #LáGaisce truly special 💛
#GaisceAward #YourWayYourAward #YouthAward #PersonalDevelopment #Experience #Skills #Adventure #Ireland
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