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!
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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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📣 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
Meet Radina 👋
Gaisce helped her stay active, give back to her community, and even shape her university goals. She believes Gaisce can help you find your path.
👉 Know more about our Gaisce Youth Ambassadors 2026 here: https://www.gaisce.ie/youth-ambassadors/
#Gaisce #GaisceYouthAmbassadors #YouthVoice
Say hello to Orla 👋
Through Gaisce, she pushed herself, rediscovered her love for volunteering, and connected more with her community.
Her advice? Take the chance, step outside your comfort zone, and see where it leads.
👉 Know more about our Gaisce Youth Ambassadors 2026 here: https://www.gaisce.ie/youth-ambassadors/
#Gaisce #GaisceYouthAmbassadors #YouthVoice
Gaisce was delighted to join our partners at the Thomas F. Meagher Foundation @tfmf1848 for the launch of this year’s Dublin Bus advertising campaign for Flag Day. Represented by our CEO @avril_ryan2024
We were honoured to stand alongside Lord Mayor of Dublin ray.mcadam Ray McAdam, Senator Mark Daly and the remarkable Charlie O’Leary, the former kitman for the Irish football team.
At 102, Charlie continues to inspire us all with his wonderful stories from Italia ’90 and beyond. 💛💚
#TheFlagofAllofUs #FlagDay2026 #Gaisce
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