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European Parliament Competition Winners – Terence MacSwiney Community College

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Video Submission Gaisce, in partnership with the European Parliament Liaison Office in Ireland is delighted to announce that Terence MacSwiney Community College in Knocknaheeney in Cork were the deserving winners of the trip to Strasbourg for Euroscola, which will take place on March 30th. Euroscola brings together 16–18-year-old students from all 27 EU Member States [...]

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Gold Award Online

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

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  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 find a residential at this time. The core theme of the project is ‘Together but Apart’. The residential will

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Michael D. Higgins

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

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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 commended young people who took part in the Gaisce at Home Gaisce sa Bhaile programme, where Gaisce activities were adapted

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Maith Thu

Gaisce says ‘Maith Thú’ to Young People throughout Ireland

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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 Gaisce Award in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic and offers encouragement to those who need extra support finishing their

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Upcoming Award Ceremonies and Going for Gold

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  Below are the dates of our upcoming ceremonies in Autumn and Winter 2019, along with our \’Going for Gold\’ sessions. Date Event Location Tuesday 15th October   Going for Gold Session 5pm  (Register through Eventbrite) Radisson Blu, Letterkenny Retail Park, Paddy Harte Road, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal POSTPONED Donegal Silver Ceremony 7pm POSTPONED Tuesday 22nd October Going

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Things to remember for PALs

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Participant Registration: Participants must register for their Gaisce award before undertaking any Gaisce activities. Gaisce activities will not be backdated so please ensure young people register under their PAL before they begin. The number of weeks between registration and completion must comply with the Gaisce requirements e.g. min. 26 weeks for Bronze and Silver Awards.

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Gold Award Portfolio Deadline for this year’s Gold Ceremony – 1st October

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Congratulations to all Gaisce Gold participants who have reached the final stages of their Gaisce Journey!  The submission deadline for the Gold portfolio is Tuesday 1st October if you wish to be invited to this year’s ceremony. Portfolios should be sent to Gaisce, Ratra House, North Road, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8 or by email to

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