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There is a reason they call it an adventure journey….one never knows what to expect! To help you with your group’s adventure journey, we’ve put together a quick checklist that should keep everyone safe. Gaisce Adventure Journey Checklist Parental Consent for each participant under the age of 18 Buildings and transport have been checked for […]

We know that juggling Gaisce with school, college, work, sport and hobbies can be a challenge. Regardless of the level of the award, whether it\'s bronze, silver or gold, achieving the President’s Award is more than a medal, it is the experience of completing and doing your activities consistently that brings you the greatest benefits.

Last month we conducted our February PAL  survey and received an amazing response from over 350 PALS. The findings are very positive and we are delighted to hear such enthusiasm from PALs.

Gaisce is committed to safeguarding the well-being of participants in The President’s Award programme.  In all matters concerning child protection, the welfare and protection of a young person is paramount. There are three stages to be completed in order to become a President’s Award Leader (PAL) 1)    Garda Vetting 2)    Reference Checking 3)    Training To

On February 11th, 54 amazing young people from all over Ireland flocked to Dublin Castle to receive their Gold Award from The President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins. The Gold Award recipients included young people who spent time volunteering with charity organisations, working with the poor, the elderly, people with disabilities, and getting involved in

The Joint Award Initiative enables young people in Northern Ireland who have completed the Duke of Edinburgh programme to have a choice of certification- A Duke of Edinburgh\’s Award, Gaisce- The President\’s Award or an International Award certificate. Grace Sommerville from Newry, Co.Down was one such person who completed her Gold Award under the JAI.

Inspirational young people from all over Ireland landed on the steps on Dublin Castle last November to receive their Gaisce Gold Award from President Michael D. Higgins . The phenomenal occasion saw Gaisce Gold Awards presented to 33 young people who excelled and achieved their goals. This year’s Gold Award recipients included young people who

Gaisce is delighted to announce that we have recently partnered with CoderDojo. CoderDojo is an open source, volunteer led movement orientated around running free not-for-profit coding clubs and regular sessions for young people. At Dojos, young people between 5 and 17 learn how to code, develop websites, apps, programs, games and more. Dojos are set