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, Catherine Connolly, 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, Catherine Connolly, 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, Catherine Connolly, 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, Catherine Connolly, 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, Catherine Connolly, 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 CEO Avril Ryan @avril_ryan2024 was delighted to join @scoutingireland at the Irish Museum of Modern Art to celebrate the presentation of Gaisce - The President`s Award to Bronze, Silver and Gold Chief Scout Awardees, as part of our Dual Award Partnership with Scouting Ireland.
👏 Congratulations to all the amazing Awardees on their achievements!
⭐️ The ceremony also reflected our all-island partnership and commitment to ensure young people from Northern Ireland can choose a Gaisce - The President`s Award through the Joint Award Initiative with our colleagues in @dofeuk Kate Thompson.
#Gaisce #YouthAward #YouthAchievement
Seo duit Focal an Lae Inniu, ó Isabel Ambasadóir Óige le Gaisce.
Here’s your Focal for today, brought to you by Gaisce Youth Ambassador Isabel.
@snagaeilge
#SnaG26 #SeachtainNaGaeilge#youthambassador#Gaisce#personaldevelopment
The theme for this year’s #SnaG26 is `A Ghaelige, mo cheol thú.`
To honour the connection between our Irish culture and music, we are delighted to present our amazing Youth Ambassador, Conor, who plays a bit of tin whistle for us!
Is é téama #SnaG26 ná A Ghaeilge, mo cheol thú! Chun an ceangal idir cultúr agus ceol na hÉireann a onórú, tá áthas orainn ár nAmbasadóir iontach, Conor, a chur i láthair. Seinnfidh sé ceol ar an bhfeadóg stáin dúinn.
#SeachtainNaGaeilge
📣 Tá seachtain na gaeilge anseo!
The Gaisce Ambassador Panel is here to help you out with a Cúpla Focal during a Focal an lae campaign taking place all the way to the 17th of March.
📲 They’ll also be bringing you some amazing content throughout #SnaG2026 as Gaelige.
🇮🇪 Seachtain na Gaeilge is one of the biggest celebrations of our native language and culture. The festival is an opportunity for everyone to enjoy Irish, even if you’re just starting your Gaelige journey.
Learn more: https://snag.ie/
@snagaeilge @cnagaeilge
#GaisceAward #GaisceAmbassador Panel #GaisceGradam #Gaeilge #Irish #seachtainnagaeilge
Spotlight on Swasti 👋
Her Gaisce journey helped her step outside her comfort zone, explore new interests, and grow in confidence and independence. She believes Gaisce opens doors, builds resilience, and helps you discover who you’re becoming.
👉 Know more about our Gaisce Youth Ambassadors 2026 here: https://www.gaisce.ie/youth-ambassadors/
#Gaisce #GaisceYouthAmbassadors #YouthVoice
Introducing Sam 👋
Through Gaisce, he strengthened his skills, stayed active and boosted his mental and physical wellbeing. Sam believes Gaisce is a chance to grow, give back, and become the person you want to be.
👉 Know more about our Gaisce Youth Ambassadors 2026 here: https://www.gaisce.ie/youth-ambassadors/
#Gaisce #GaisceYouthAmbassadors #YouthVoice
🌍 Roots and Shoots: Student Volunteering Conference
🗓 Friday, 20 March | 📍 UCC
Join us for a day celebrating student leadership, the power of volunteering to shape a fairer, more sustainable world and how this all contributes to getting your Gaisce Award.
If you can’t make it to Cork, don’t worry! The second half of the event will be streamed, so anyone, anywhere can join!
✨ In-Person Event
🕘 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
📍 Dora Allman Room, UCC
Limited to 50 people
👉 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1983772391625?aff=oddtdtcreator
✨ Online Livestream
🕑 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Join from anywhere!
👉 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1983780447721?aff=oddtdtcreator
We’ll explore:
🌱 Volunteering in Irish communities
🏅 How volunteering counts toward the Community Involvement Challenge Area of the Gaisce Award.
🌏 Volunteering across the Global South
🔗 Local action → global impact
🎤 Student volunteer stories from around the world
Speakers announced soon, stay tuned!
#RootsandShoots #Gaisce #YouthVolunteering
Say hello to Roz👋
Her Gaisce journey has helped her build confidence, resilience, and lasting friendships. She believes it’s a powerful way to step outside your comfort zone, grow your skills, and create experiences you’ll never forget.
👉 Know more about our Gaisce Youth Ambassadors 2026 here: https://www.gaisce.ie/youth-ambassadors/
#Gaisce #GaisceYouthAmbassadors #YouthVoice
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