Participant News

In February, there was a special presentation of Bronze and Silver Awards in Trinity Comprehensive School in Ballymun. Trinity Comprehensive School has a long-standing tradition of participating in the Gaisce – President’s Awards programme. Gaisce participants are mainly drawn from the Leaving Certificate Established programme and they strive to obtain Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards. […]

We often get asked lots of questions about the Gaisce online diary entries so we have compiled a little guide for you to help you ! Here is all you need to know about the Gaisce diary entries. Do I have to write a diary entry? No! Diary entries are not mandatory but if you

Chances are that at some time over the past few weeks you\’ve asked yourself \”Why can\’t I get everything done?\” The good news is that when it comes to time, thinking about it actually complicates it. Thinking means you are creating your thoughts and anything you create, you can manage. So remove any of those

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.