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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.
It is a direct challenge from the President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, to all young people to dream big and fulfil their potential.
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Congratulations to the Gaisce Participants at St. Farnan’s Post Primary, Prosperous, Co. Kildare receiving their Bronze and Silver Awards!
Congratulations to the Gaisce Participants at St. Farnan’s Post Primary, Prosperous, Co. Kildare receiving their Bronze and Silver Awards!
To get in the spirit of #LáGaisce, the Gaisce team has taken on Challenge Area activities and has planned visits for the day. 🎉
Join us on Wednesday, October 23rd to celebrate all things Gaisce - including our incredible Gaisce Participants, Awardees, and the amazing PALs and organisations who support them! 👏
Now it’s your turn! Show us what you’ve been doing for your Gaisce Award – whether it’s a video or pictures of your activities, a shoutout to your PAL, or wearing your Gaisce pin with pride. You might just inspire someone to begin their own Gaisce journey. 🙌
Don`t forget to tag @GaisceAward and use #LáGaisce for a chance to win some fantastic Gaisce goodies. 📣
We’re looking forward to seeing all your amazing posts! 💛
#GaisceAward #YourWayYourAward #YouthAward #PersonalDevelopment #Experience #Skills #Adventure #PresidentOfIreland #Ireland
To get in the spirit of #LáGaisce, the Gaisce team has taken on Challenge Area activities and has planned visits for the day. 🎉
Join us on Wednesday, October 23rd to celebrate all things Gaisce - including our incredible Gaisce Participants, Awardees, and the amazing PALs and organisations who support them! 👏
Now it’s your turn! Show us what you’ve been doing for your Gaisce Award – whether it’s a video or pictures of your activities, a shoutout to your PAL, or wearing your Gaisce pin with pride. You might just inspire someone to begin their own Gaisce journey. 🙌
Don`t forget to tag @GaisceAward and use #LáGaisce for a chance to win some fantastic Gaisce goodies. 📣
We’re looking forward to seeing all your amazing posts! 💛
#GaisceAward #YourWayYourAward #YouthAward #PersonalDevelopment #Experience #Skills #Adventure #PresidentOfIreland #Ireland
Development Officer Mary Yore is attending TUS, Athlone’s Career Fair today and was delighted to see Gaisce Council Member Aoife Prendergast and Bronze, Silver and Gold Awardee Ross Heffernan at the event!
#GaisceAward #YourWayYourAward #YouthAward #PersonalDevelopment #Skills #Experience #Adventure #PresidentOfIreland
Development Officer Mary Yore is attending TUS, Athlone’s Career Fair today and was delighted to see Gaisce Council Member Aoife Prendergast and Bronze, Silver and Gold Awardee Ross Heffernan at the event!
#GaisceAward #YourWayYourAward #YouthAward #PersonalDevelopment #Skills #Experience #Adventure #PresidentOfIreland
October 10th is #WorldMentalHealthDay! 🧠🌍
At Gaisce, we know the importance of mental wellbeing and encourage everyone to engage in activities that support their mental health. The Gaisce Award Programme is proven to enhance confidence and overall wellbeing through personal, physical, community, and team challenges. 😊💛
Achieving Your Goals 🎯
Accomplishing goals boosts your confidence, strengthens belief in your abilities, and shows you can achieve whatever you set your mind to!
Engaging With Your Community 🤝
Connecting with others, supporting your community, and feeling great as you make a positive impact!
Exercising 🏋️♂️
Physical activity reduces stress, lifts your mood, and energises your body, helping you feel more balanced in everyday life!
Outdoor Activities 🚵♂️
Exploring nature refreshes your mind, fuels your spirit, and connects you with the world around you!
Realising Your Potential 💫
Learning new skills and overcoming challenges help you grow and realise what you’re truly capable of!
Explore the 2015 research on the `Impact of the Gaisce Award Programme` by Dr Niamh Clarke MacMahon and Dr Gary O’Reilly here: https://www.gaisce.ie/research-impact-of-the-gaisce-award-programme/
#GaisceAward #YourWayYourAward #YouthAward #PersonalDevelopment #Experience #Skills #Adventure #PresidentOfIreland #Ireland
October 10th is #WorldMentalHealthDay! 🧠🌍
At Gaisce, we know the importance of mental wellbeing and encourage everyone to engage in activities that support their mental health. The Gaisce Award Programme is proven to enhance confidence and overall wellbeing through personal, physical, community, and team challenges. 😊💛
Achieving Your Goals 🎯
Accomplishing goals boosts your confidence, strengthens belief in your abilities, and shows you can achieve whatever you set your mind to!
Engaging With Your Community 🤝
Connecting with others, supporting your community, and feeling great as you make a positive impact!
Exercising 🏋️♂️
Physical activity reduces stress, lifts your mood, and energises your body, helping you feel more balanced in everyday life!
Outdoor Activities 🚵♂️
Exploring nature refreshes your mind, fuels your spirit, and connects you with the world around you!
Realising Your Potential 💫
Learning new skills and overcoming challenges help you grow and realise what you’re truly capable of!
Explore the 2015 research on the `Impact of the Gaisce Award Programme` by Dr Niamh Clarke MacMahon and Dr Gary O’Reilly here: https://www.gaisce.ie/research-impact-of-the-gaisce-award-programme/
#GaisceAward #YourWayYourAward #YouthAward #PersonalDevelopment #Experience #Skills #Adventure #PresidentOfIreland #Ireland
#LaGaisce 2024 is happening on Wednesday, October 23rd! 🗓️
What is Lá Gaisce? It`s our annual event celebrating the amazing achievements of Gaisce Participants, Awardees, and the PALs and organisations who support them! 😄
Get involved by showcasing your activities, celebrating your achievements, giving a shoutout to your PAL, showing your Gaisce support or wearing your Gaisce pin with pride. You may inspire someone to start their own Gaisce Award. 🙌
We`ll be active on social media throughout the day, and participating gives you a chance to win fantastic Gaisce goodies. Follow, post, tag us @GaisceAward and use #LáGaisce. 📣
We`re looking forward to seeing all your posts! ✨
#GaisceAward #YourWayYourAward #YouthAward #PersonalDevelopment #Experience #Skills #Adventure #PresidentOfIreland #Ireland
#LaGaisce 2024 is happening on Wednesday, October 23rd! 🗓️
What is Lá Gaisce? It`s our annual event celebrating the amazing achievements of Gaisce Participants, Awardees, and the PALs and organisations who support them! 😄
Get involved by showcasing your activities, celebrating your achievements, giving a shoutout to your PAL, showing your Gaisce support or wearing your Gaisce pin with pride. You may inspire someone to start their own Gaisce Award. 🙌
We`ll be active on social media throughout the day, and participating gives you a chance to win fantastic Gaisce goodies. Follow, post, tag us @GaisceAward and use #LáGaisce. 📣
We`re looking forward to seeing all your posts! ✨
#GaisceAward #YourWayYourAward #YouthAward #PersonalDevelopment #Experience #Skills #Adventure #PresidentOfIreland #Ireland
We were thrilled to join @dofeuk, @international_award and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh at several special events last week celebrating the 25th anniversary of the #JointAwardInitiative!
The Joint Award Initiative ensures young people living in Northern Ireland can choose either Gaisce - The President`s Award, The Duke of Edinburgh`s Award or The Duke of Edinburgh`s International Award certification.
Participants from @laytownbettystownyouthreach, Co. Meath joined young people from Northern Ireland to celebrate, exchange ideas and enjoy the celebrations.
#GaisceAward #JointAwardInititiative #DofE #NorthernIreland #YourWayYourAward #YouthAward #PersonalDevelopment #Experience #Skills #Adventure @dofe.ni
We were thrilled to join @dofeuk, @international_award and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh at several special events last week celebrating the 25th anniversary of the #JointAwardInitiative!
The Joint Award Initiative ensures young people living in Northern Ireland can choose either Gaisce - The President`s Award, The Duke of Edinburgh`s Award or The Duke of Edinburgh`s International Award certification.
Participants from @laytownbettystownyouthreach, Co. Meath joined young people from Northern Ireland to celebrate, exchange ideas and enjoy the celebrations.
#GaisceAward #JointAwardInititiative #DofE #NorthernIreland #YourWayYourAward #YouthAward #PersonalDevelopment #Experience #Skills #Adventure @dofe.ni
We are kicking off our #GaisceChallengePartners spotlight with the Irish Film Institute! @irishfilminstitute 🎞️
With IFI, you can watch one weekly film as part of your #PersonalSkill Challenge Area. You can check out Irish and international films while exploring different film genres. 🎭
You can also apply to be on the IFI Youth Panel, where you will join fellow young film enthusiasts to discuss films, plan screenings and of course, watch movies. You will gain experience in event planning, marketing, and more! Apply before October 11th: https://www.gaisce.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IFI-Youth-Panel-Call-Out.pdf
Check out IFI`s page on our website ⬇️
https://www.gaisce.ie/challenge-partner/ifi/
#GaisceAward #YourWayYourAward #YouthAward #PersonalDevelopment #Experience #Skills #Adventure #PresidentOfIreland #Ireland #IFI #IrishFilmInstitute #Spotlight
We are kicking off our #GaisceChallengePartners spotlight with the Irish Film Institute! @irishfilminstitute 🎞️
With IFI, you can watch one weekly film as part of your #PersonalSkill Challenge Area. You can check out Irish and international films while exploring different film genres. 🎭
You can also apply to be on the IFI Youth Panel, where you will join fellow young film enthusiasts to discuss films, plan screenings and of course, watch movies. You will gain experience in event planning, marketing, and more! Apply before October 11th: https://www.gaisce.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IFI-Youth-Panel-Call-Out.pdf
Check out IFI`s page on our website ⬇️
https://www.gaisce.ie/challenge-partner/ifi/
#GaisceAward #YourWayYourAward #YouthAward #PersonalDevelopment #Experience #Skills #Adventure #PresidentOfIreland #Ireland #IFI #IrishFilmInstitute #Spotlight
Discover all there is to know about organising an Adventure Journey and connect with our Approved Adventure Journey providers at our Adventure Journey Webinar!🤝
This online event is an opportunity for Gaisce President`s Award Leaders (PALs) to learn more about running an Adventure Journey, get our top tips, and hear from some of our Approved Adventure Journey Providers about what they offer and how they can support you., and you`ll have the chance to ask any questions you may have. ✨
Don`t miss out, register for free: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/gaisce-adventure-journey-webinar-tickets-1033613193887?aff=oddtdtcreator
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#GaisceAward #YourWayYourAward #YouthAward #YouthDevelopment #PresidentOfIreland #Ireland #GaisceEvents #CommunityInvolvement
Discover all there is to know about organising an Adventure Journey and connect with our Approved Adventure Journey providers at our Adventure Journey Webinar!🤝
This online event is an opportunity for Gaisce President`s Award Leaders (PALs) to learn more about running an Adventure Journey, get our top tips, and hear from some of our Approved Adventure Journey Providers about what they offer and how they can support you., and you`ll have the chance to ask any questions you may have. ✨
Don`t miss out, register for free: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/gaisce-adventure-journey-webinar-tickets-1033613193887?aff=oddtdtcreator
(link in bio!)
#GaisceAward #YourWayYourAward #YouthAward #YouthDevelopment #PresidentOfIreland #Ireland #GaisceEvents #CommunityInvolvement