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Gaisce Story - Gaisce Awardee Julie Reddan

January 15, 2020

Julie receiving her Gaisce Gold Award from the Patron of Gaisce, President Michael D. Higgins at Dublin Castle in 2019.Photo: Maxwell's “For me it was life changing." Gaisce Awardee Julie Reddan achieved her Gold Award in 2019 with Borrisokane Community College, Tipperary. As part of our 35th Anniversary celebrations, Julie contacted us via our Gaisce Story Portal to share her fondest moments of taking part in Gaisce – The President’s Award. Our Gaisce Story Portal helps us to collect and share the amazing stories and memories that our Participants, Awardees and PALs have had with Gaisce -The President’s Award during our 35...

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77 Inspirational Young People honoured by President Michael D. Higgins at Gaisce Gold Ceremony

December 5, 2019

MC Sinéad Burke with Gaisce Gold Awardees L to R: Oisín Butler from Sutton , Rebecca Duffy, 25, from Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim , Lorcán Tuohy-Donnelly, 18, from Borrisokane, Co. Tipperary, and Christy Benny, 18, from Armagh. Photo: Maxwell’s On Wednesday 4th December, more than 30,000 hours of commitment and dedication by young people was recognised at a special ceremony held by Gaisce – The President’s Award in Dublin Castle. Patron of Gaisce and President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, presented 77 inspirational young people from across Ireland with their prestigious Gaisce Gold Awards. The President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, presiding over 77 Awardees...

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Gaisce Story - PAL Lorraine Mellerick

November 26, 2019

Lorraine with fellow President's Award Leader Ms. Brosnan. President’s Award Leader Lorraine Mellerick has been involved in Gaisce since 2018 with St Aloysius College in Cork. She contacted Gaisce via our Gaisce Story Portal to share her fondest moments of being involved with Gaisce – The President’s Award. Talking about being a PAL, she says that her favourite thing about Gaisce is how she can “see its benefits for the well-being of our students”. “When two students with physical disabilities completed and were awarded their bronze medal. They could not do the hike, but they still came with us for the overnight...

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28 President’s Award Leaders from all over Ireland celebrated at Gaisce’s Civic Merit Awards Ceremony

November 19, 2019

Pictured at the Civic Merit Awards held in Farmleigh House Saturday 16th November 2019 - l to r: Gaisce Gold Awardee and MC on the night Jamie Moore, Chair of Gaisce John Cunningham, CEO of Gaisce Yvonne McKenna and Guest Speaker Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh. Photo: Maxwell's On Saturday 16th November 2019, Gaisce – The President’s Award held a special Civic Merit Award Ceremony, in recognition of 28 President’s Award Leaders from all over Ireland who have graciously supported young people to achieve their potential. The Civic Merit Ceremony took place at Farmleigh House in the Phoenix Park, Dublin. Guest speaker Mícheál Ó...

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148 young people from all over Ireland celebrated at Gaisce’s Silver Awards Ceremony

November 14, 2019

On Thursday evening 7th November, Gaisce – The President’s Award held one of its largest ever Silver Award Ceremonies to celebrate the achievements of 148 young people from throughout Ireland who have achieved their Gaisce Silver Award. The Silver Ceremony took place at the O’Reilly Theatre in Dublin 1. Silver Awardees from The King's Hospital Dublin. Photo: Maxwell's Silver Awardees, who were honoured on the night hailed from 9 counties across the four provinces of Ireland. They were celebrated for their commitment to personal development through community involvement, improving their personal skills and increasing their physical activity. Each awardee successfully completed at least 26 weeks...

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Gaisce Story - Gaisce Awardee and PAL – Matthew McNulty

October 29, 2019

Matthew taking part in his adventure journey. Gaisce Awardee and President’s Award Leader Matthew McNulty achieved both his Gold Award and attained PAL status in 2018 with the Gaisce Alumni Network (GAN) He contacted Gaisce via our Gaisce Story Portal to share his fondest moments of being involved with Gaisce. Talking about being an Awardee and PAL, he says his favourite thing about Gaisce is volunteering and helping those less fortunate. “I really love to help others; I always get this feeling after volunteering that just makes me feel proud and happy knowing that I am doing something productive with my life...

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Gaisce Story - PAL Rachel Hughes

October 25, 2019

Rachel Hughes' awardees receiving their Gaisce Awards at the Cuskinny Court Outdoor Education Centre. They were members of The Apache Youth Club. President’s Award Leader Rachel Hughes has been involved in Gaisce since 1998 with The Apache Youth Club in Cork. She shared her fondest memories of being involved with Gaisce via our Gaisce Story Portal. Talking about being a PAL, she says her favourite thing about Gaisce is to be able to assist Participants achieve their goals, “Our club is for kids with autism and it’s great to see them having their meetings trying to help each other”. Reflecting on her...

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60 young people from Munster celebrated at Gaisce Award Ceremony in Cork

October 24, 2019

Awardees from Colaiste Mhuire, Askeaton in Limerick pictured at the Gaisce Silver Awards Ceremony in Cork. Speakers on the night included Irish International Athlete Jessie Barr and Laura Philpott a Cork native who is due to receive her Gold Award in December this year from President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins. The event was MC’d by Red FM’s Dave MacArdle and took place in St Peter’s in Cork City Centre. Picture: David Clynch On Tuesday 22nd October 2019, Gaisce – The President’s Award held a special ceremony in Cork to celebrate the achievements of 60 young people throughout Munster who have...

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