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Things to remember for PALs

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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Record number of young people achieve Gaisce Awards in 2018

9th July 2018: Gaisce – the President’s Award today launched a new Impact Report illustrating the activity of the organisation throughout 2018.  2018 was a record year for Gaisce – The President’s Award, as more than 15,000 young people achieved a Gaisce Award, and The President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, presided over the largest

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“I was given the opportunity to step outside my comfort zone“ – Gaisce Gold Award Holder Lucy McGill

Gaisce Gold Award Holder Lucy McGill from Dublin receiving her Gold Award from President Michael D. Higgins at a ceremony in St Patrick’s Hall, Dublin Castle on 10th December 2018. Photo: Maxwell’s We were delighted to have Gaisce Gold Awardee and Dublin native Lucy McGill share her Gaisce Journey with us at our Silver Ceremony

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Gaisce launches ‘Wavelength’ – a new nationwide integration project with the generous support of The Coca Cola Foundation

Minister of State for Equality, Immigration and Integration David Stanton TD joined Gaisce and Coca-Cola Ireland to launch Wavelength, Gaisce’s new nationwide integration project on Monday, 18th February 2019. Wavelength aims to ensure young people aged 18-25 who are seeking asylum or have refugee status in Ireland have the opportunity to participate in Gaisce –

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LikeMinded – LGBTI+ youth programme – CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS

  Gaisce – The President’s Award is delighted to invite applications for LikeMinded, an exciting new LGBTI+ youth programme commencing in 2019. We are seeking 12 young people aged 14 -17 who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning to take part. LikeMinded is an opportunity for you to challenge yourself while having fun

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Record number of Inspirational Young People Honoured By President Michael D. Higgins

Monday 10th December 2018, saw more than 36,000 hours of commitment and dedication culminate at a special awards ceremony in Dublin Castle. Patron of Gaisce, President Michael D. Higgins, presented 77 inspirational young people from across Ireland with their prestigious Gaisce Gold Awards. This is the largest number of young people to have been honoured

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Gaisce announces Euroscola competition winner!

Gaisce, with support from the EU Parliament Office, is delighted to announce that Gaisce participants from Colaiste Nano Nagle in Limerick were chosen to travel to the European Parliament in Strasbourg in 2019. The participants were chosen for their efforts in designing a 4 page information leaflet about the Netherlands. The 24 Gaisce participants will

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Achievements of young people from across Ireland celebrated at Gaisce Silver Award Ceremonies

Gaisce held two Silver Award Ceremonies in October 2018 to celebrate the achievements of young people from across Ireland. Over 180 young people were honoured at the Silver Award Ceremonies which took place in Cork and Dublin. The first ceremony took place at the Aula Maxima, UCC in Cork on Wednesday 10th October 2018. Speakers

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Gaisce are seeking a Youth Justice Development Officer

GAISCE – THE PRESIDENT’S AWARD / JOB SPECIFICATION  Position: Youth Justice Development Officer Reporting to: Operations and Development Manager Contract: Fixed-term position for 1 Year with opportunity for an extension [subject to funding]  Salary: €32,000 – €35,751 (PRD/’pension levy’ is applicable) Location: Dublin (some travel will be necessary)  We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic

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