Gaisce News

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September 3, 2020

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 Link 22nd September 2020 7pm-8pm Kate Kelly Donegal, Sligo, Mayo, Galway, Dublin 15, 20, 22, 24 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/119117440471 23rd September 2020 7pm-8pm Ger Brady Dublin 2,4,6,8,10,12,14.16,18, South County Dublin, Kildare, Kilkenny and Carlow https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/119108834731 24th September 2020 7pm-8pm Paul Darby Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Clare, Waterford and Tipperary https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/119113380327 29th September 2020 7pm-8pm Niall Barrett Dublin 1,3,5,7,9,11,13,17, North County Dublin, Wicklow and Wexford https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/119086554089 1st October 2020 7pm-8pm Mary Yore Cavan, Monaghan, Louth, Laois, Longford, Leitrim, Roscommon, Meath, Offaly, Westmeath https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/119114469585 TY Coordinators Webinar (with the support of the PDST) 30th September 7.30pm- 8.30pm https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/119069972493 Going for Gold 16th September 6pm-7.30pm...

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Lá Gaisce

September 3, 2020

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 Award. This year Lá Gaisce is October 21st, 2020 This year we’re encouraging everyone to celebrate and mark the day in their own way on October 21st, 2020. That could be wearing your Gaisce Award Pin, sharing your Gaisce story, holding a Gaisce Award ceremony, having a Gaisce planning session or holding a small class/group party. We would love to see our wide network of...

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Gaisce announces new temporary measures for the Adventure Journey requirement during COVID-19 from September 1st 2020

September 3, 2020

Gaisce has announced a series of supports to assist President Award Leaders during COVID-19. A PAL Pack has been sent to active PALs outlining these options available for participants undertaking their Gaisce Award this academic year. Digital versions of the PAL Pack are available in the PAL Toolkit. Gaisce are here to help PALs and Participants, if you have any queries or questions please contact your Development Officer, contact details are available here.

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Completion Allowances for pre-September 2020 Bronze Award and Silver Award participants

September 3, 2020

Below you’ll find details of completion allowances for Bronze Award and Silver Award participants who commenced their award between September 1st, 2019 and August 1st, 2020 and were unable to complete their award due to COVID-19 restrictions. We understand some PALs may not have been able to help participants fulfill the final elements of their Bronze or Silver Awards due the more heightened restrictions of COVID-19 and limited access to their participants. In these exceptional times, we want to help those young people complete their awards. Here is what is possible: Adventure Journey The undertaking of an Adventure Journey is optional for...

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Expressions of Interest in Membership of the Gaisce Council

August 19, 2020

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 applications from all profiles with preference given to those with finance/accountancy competency for the immediate vacancy. Candidates must demonstrate in their application evidence of: • Interest in and experience of, policies and systems which enable and support young people, youth work and active citizenship • Knowledge of the origins, rationale and role of Gaisce • Knowledge and experience of the governance of a charity • The ability to understand financial reports and accounts • Knowledge...

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Gaisce Glas

August 17, 2020

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 to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, participants will explore both local and global issues relating to climate justice, hear from guest speakers and experts in the field, and undertake their own campaigns for action in their local communities. Participants will also feed into a process of developing a range of SDG and Climate Justice focused resources for all Gaisce Participants and President’s Award Leaders. Gaisce...

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

June 15, 2020

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 take place between the 13th to the 17th of July 2020, using online platforms, in particular Zoom. The online Residential Project will offer Gold Award Participants an opportunity to complete their Gold Award during the Covid-19 period while adhering to social distancing guidelines. Through facilitated presentations,...

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

June 10, 2020

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 to accommodate Gaisce participants during Covid-19 guidelines. In his message President Michael D. Higgins said: “As President of Ireland, may I congratulate all those who took part in the ‘Gaisce sa Bhaile’ programme, and all those who supported them. Iad a thug tacaíocht leo. “By taking part, you have...

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