Upcoming events:

Gaisce are delighted to be hosting a series of events to support PALs and Participants during this time. Below you’ll find details and links for booking relevant events.    PAL Catch-Ups Date Development Officer Region ...

Sep 3, 2020Comments Off on Upcoming events:

Lá Gaisce

Lá Gaisce is a day devoted to Gaisce – The President’s Award, where participants, awardees and PALs can share how much the Gaisce Award means to them and the memories they have of doing their ...

Sep 3, 2020Comments Off on Lá Gaisce

Expressions of Interest in Membership of the Gaisce Council

The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for one immediate vacancy on the Council and to establish a panel for forthcoming vacancies.  To establish a panel, the Minister welcomes ...

Aug 19, 2020Comments Off on Expressions of Interest in Membership of the Gaisce Council

Gaisce Glas

Gaisce Glas Gaisce – The President’ Award is delighted to announce the launch Gaisce Glas – Youth Climate Justice Project. This project is the first of its kind within Gaisce.  As part of Gaisce’s commitment ...

Aug 17, 2020Comments Off on Gaisce Glas

GAISCE ONLINE GOLD AWARD RESIDENTIAL PROJECT 2020 ‘Together but Apart’

Gaisce are delighted to announce an Online 5 Day Gold Award Residential Project. Due to the uncertainty of Covid-19, Gaisce will host an Online Gold Residential Project for participants who may find it difficult to ...

Jun 15, 2020Comments Off on GAISCE ONLINE GOLD AWARD RESIDENTIAL PROJECT 2020 ‘Together but Apart’

A message from President Michael D. Higgins to Gaisce participants and Awardees

https://youtu.be/HOEXdpH0KB8 On Wednesday 10th June 2020, President Michael D. Higgins issued a video message to Gaisce Awardees to congratulate them for completing their Award in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic. In particular, the President ...

Jun 10, 2020Comments Off on A message from President Michael D. Higgins to Gaisce participants and Awardees

Gaisce says ‘Maith Thú’ to Young People throughout Ireland

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRePyl2noM4&feature=youtu.be Gaisce – The President’s Award today launched its ‘Maith Thú’ campaign to commend young people for their resilience through the Covid-19 outbreak. Maith Thú celebrates the achievements of young people who have completed their ...

May 27, 2020Comments Off on Gaisce says ‘Maith Thú’ to Young People throughout Ireland

“I think the biggest thing we all probably miss is our freedom”.

Gaisce participant Orla Leahy from Cork is no stranger to challenges having completed her Bronze and Silver Awards. She's currently going for her Gold Award while busily studying for her Leaving Certificate. Here she writes ...

May 1, 2020Comments Off on “I think the biggest thing we all probably miss is our freedom”.