Gaisce is the most prestigious youth award in Ireland and is a challenge to young people from the President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins to dream big and realise their potential.

Gaisce is the most prestigious youth award in Ireland and is a challenge to young people from the President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins to dream big and realise their potential.

There are three levels of Gaisce – Bronze, Silver and Gold. The more time and energy you give, the greater the reward!

BRONZE AWARD

(participants aged 14+)

SILVER AWARD

(participants aged 15+)

GOLD AWARD

(participants aged 17+)

Your Gaisce experience is whatever you want it to be – you choose your own activities for each challenge area.
Click here for more information on the Personal Skill Challenge Area.
Click here for more information on the Physical Recreation Challenge Area.
Click here for more information on the Community Involvement Challenge Area.
Click here for more information on the Adventure Journey
Click here for more information on the Residential Project
Click here for more information on the Portfolio.
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What`s it like doing Gaisce and going all the way to Gold? Watch this year`s Gold Awardees tell us about their Gaisce experience! 😊

Each year, we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and personal development of our Gold Awardees at a prestigious ceremony where @presidentirl Michael D. Higgins presents Awardees with their medals. 🙌

The exciting part - this could be you! Visit our website or contact us for more information and take the first step towards realising your full potential. Your journey starts now!

🔗 https://www.gaisce.ie

📸 Video by @wowproductions.ie

#GaisceAward #GaisceGold #Ceremony #PresidentHiggins
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📣 Upcoming Event 📣 Join us Wednesday, September 6th, for a Gold Portfolio Check-In and Support online session.

Gold Participants should attend to get ideas, ask questions and leave motivated to progress with your Gold Award portfolio! 😊

This session will cover:
- What needs to be in your Gold Award portfolio
- Process of putting one together
- Who needs to sign off on elements of the portfolio
- Recommendations for content
- Examples/Samples of past portfolios

Register for free on eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/514835997327
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Our CEO Avril Ryan was delighted to meet with the new Duke of Edinburgh, and celebrate Gold Awardees with our colleagues in DofE NI at @hillsboroughcastle at the end of June. #JointAwardInitiative #SummerAtGaisce #DofENI ...

After a very busy period, let`s take a moment to reflect on our fantastic Summer so far! #SummerAtGaisce

Building upon our partnership with @oberstowncampus, we were delighted to be involved in Rise Garden at @bordbiabloom 2023, which was designed by young people from Oberstown Children Detention Campus as part of their Gaisce Award journey.

Collaborating with artist @joecaslin and landscape designer @eugenhigginscolourgreen, the garden represented the young people’s ability to change and the opportunity to make positive choices and transform their lives. Symbolism plays a crucial role in the design of a garden, with the garden itself representing the progress that the young people have made in overcoming challenges and their ability to look forward to a brighter future.

Rise Garden was awarded the Silver Gilt Medal by Bloom`s judging panel and was a popular stop for the 100,000+ who attended Bloom 2023.

Check out our highlight video of the event, hearing from artist Joe Caslin, landscape designer Eugene Higgins, horticulture co-ordinator Sinéad Flynn, and Gaisce CEO Avril Ryan as they take you on a captivating video tour of Rise Garden.

🎥 Video by @wowproductions.ie
https://wowproductions.ie/

#GaisceAward #YourWayYourAward #Oberstown #BordBiaBloom #ShowGarden #PhoenixPark
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Heartfelt congratulations to those who received their Gold Award today. We`re delighted to commemorate your incredible achievements today at the Áras and hope you carry the spirit of Gaisce as you continue to explore new challenges. Bualadh bos!! 👏 😄

We`d like to thank President and Sabina Higgins, the Áras staff, Gaisce`s Council, our MC Tara Flynn, Keynote Speaker Katriona O`Sullivan, Awardees, Parents, PALs, Young Irish Film Makers, Way Out West Productions, Taylor D Music.. this list goes on! for this joyous day 💛

Watch the full ceremony on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/live/ch0IO3yTDs4?feature=share

Photography by Tony Maxwell at @maxwellpixs 📸

#GaisceAward #GaisceGold #Ceremony #Achievement #YouthDevelopment
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🌈 Happy Pride Month! 🌈

At Gaisce - The President`s Award, we believe that Pride is not just limited to a single month, but a celebration that should be embraced every day. ✨

We take immense pride in our diverse community of Participants, Awardees, President`s Award leaders, and Gaisce Staff. We stand together, united in our commitment to fostering an inclusive and accepting environment for everyone. 💛

The Gaisce programme enables young people to explore their interests and take on new challenges. We hope this has been a safe and joyous space for all to build their confidence, explore new skills and aid their community, in their own way. #YourWayYourAward

We hope all who attend Pride activities have an incredible time! Always be proud of your authentic self 😊

#GaisceAward #PrideMonth #ProudEveryday #LGBTQ
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We`re delighted to share this message for Gaisce Participants, Awardees and President`s Award Leaders from President Higgins!
@presidentirl

"Continue to strive, grow and develop. Always remember that you have a greater capacity than you may think." 💛

Thank you, President Higgins, for this amazing message and we hope it connects with all involved with Gaisce - The President`s Award 😊
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Gaisce Council Member @ainekerr talking through `Rise Garden` at Bord Bia`s #Bloom2023 🌷

Check it out and vote Rise Garden in the People`s Choice Award! Text GARDEN9 to 51500. (Votes open until Monday, 5th June at 13:00).

Tickets are available here: https://www.bordbiabloom.com/

🎥: @wowproductions.ie @petejohnstondop
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The first day of Bloom was incredible; we`re thrilled with the tremendous engagement the award-winning `Rise Garden` has received! 😄

Even more exciting, President and Sabina Higgins visited the garden to hear about the incredible young people from Oberstown who designed the garden for their Gaisce Award. 💛

Don`t miss out on this amazing event! Bloom is running until June 5th, and it promises to be a fun day out for all. 🌼🌺

Tickets: https://www.bordbiabloom.com/
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Avril Ryan, Gaisce`s CEO, introducing "Rise Garden" at @BordBiaBloom 2023!

Designed by young people at @OberstownCampus as part of their Gaisce Award, in collaboration with @joecaslin and @eugenhigginscolourgreen. It represents young people`s ability to change, make positive choices, and transform their lives. 💛

Check it out and vote Rise Garden in the People`s Choice Award! Text GARDEN9 to 51500. (Votes open until Monday, 5th June at 13:00).

Tickets are available here: https://www.bordbiabloom.com/

🎥: @wowproductions.ie @petejohnstondop

#BordBiaBloom #Bloom #PhoenixPark #Oberstown #Gaisce #JoeCaslin #EugeneHiggins
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Update: Giveaway closed! Winners have been contacted directly, thank you so much for participating and hope you get a chance to see Bloom 💛
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We`re giving away some tickets to celebrate the launch of #BordBiaBloom! 🥳

How to enter:
🌼 Like this post!
🌼 Tag a friend you`d want to bring along!
🌼 Share this post to your story!

Hurry, this giveaway is only open for 24 hours. Don`t miss your chance to experience the beauty of Bloom Festival firsthand.
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📢 Attention all Gaisce participants and awardees! ✨

Gaisce has an exciting opportunity for you to be nominated to join the National Youth Assembly of Ireland.

The National Youth Assembly is a platform for young people to shape public policy and influence government actions. As a delegate, you`ll meet experts, discuss topics like Climate and Rural Development, and make recommendations directly to the government. You can join Youth Advisory Groups, connect with policymakers, and participate in other influential forums.

Open to young people aged 12-24 years, delegates serve for 18 months. Attend up to four Assemblies per year on various topics, along with preparatory and evaluation sessions.

Survey and more information links are in our bio! The survey closes on May 23rd at Noon.

Let your voice shape Ireland`s future!

#DCEDIY #NationalYouthAssemblyOfIreland #YouthPower #MakingChangeHappen #YouthVoice #Ireland @dcediy
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Our team is out an about sharing how impactful Gaisce can be and how to get involved. Our Project Officer, Emma McLoughlin, recently went to Spike Island to do a presentation to youth workers as part of Cork ETB Youth Services' Wellbeing Day! ... See MoreSee Less

Our team is out an about sharing how impactful Gaisce can be and how to get involved. Our Project Officer, Emma McLoughlin, recently went to Spike Island to do a presentation to youth workers as part of Cork ETB Youth Services Wellbeing Day!Image attachmentImage attachment+7Image attachment

You can volunteer at Bog Meadows Nature Reserve - Ulster Wildlife to work on your Community Involvement Challenge Area 😊

#gaiscechallengepartner #ulsterwildlifeIts that time of year again and some of our youth are moving on. So a few spaces have opened up in the Bog Meadows Saturday Youth Team.
This is a group of young people who come once per month to help out around the nature reserve, learn about wildlife and have fun in the outdoors together.
If you know anyone interested please do share this with them.
West Belfast Partnership The National Lottery Community Fund Northern Ireland St James’ Community Farm Coláiste Feirste St. Dominic's Grammar School for Girls St. Louise’s Comprehensive College Gaisce - The President's Award Wild Youth NI DofE Northern Ireland Blackmountain Rewilding Project
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You can volunteer at Bog Meadows Nature Reserve - Ulster Wildlife to work on your Community Involvement Challenge Area 😊

#GaisceChallengePartner #UlsterWildlife

Congratulations to Noah who became a Gold Awardee at this years Gold Award Ceremony! ... See MoreSee Less

Congratulations to Noah who became a Gold Awardee at this years Gold Award Ceremony!Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment

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Fantastic achievement 👏 Congrats Noah.

Well done Zack, who's doing his Community Involvement with Royal Canal parkrun, Kilcock! 👏😊Zack was one of our superstar barcode scanners this morning. Zack, a TY pupil at St Farnan’s Post Primary School Prosperous Co Kildare, is working towards his Gaisce award and will be with us for a few weeks. Thank you, Zack! Any other Gaisce students from other schools who want to get involved, let us know!
Results are now live - www.parkrun.ie/royalcanalkilcock/results/latestresults/
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Well done Zack, whos doing his Community Involvement with Royal Canal parkrun, Kilcock! 👏😊

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Thanks again Zack 😊

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