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“Gaisce really helps you to develop as a person and to build your own self-esteem and confidence” – Jamie Moore, UN Youth Delegate

May 15, 2019

I think part of the point of Gaisce, is not just to come and do your 13 weeks or 50 weeks. It is to try to hook you in longer term to civic duty and volunteerism and to try to get you to contribute to the community. A different perspective Everything you do with Gaisce is a learning experience and gives you a bit of perspective on life. I think Gaisce as a whole brings you many new different viewpoints that stick with you as you grow and enter the workforce. In my current work in community development, the skillset that...

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Gaisce Gold participant Lorcan Tuohy-Donnelly interview

May 9, 2019

Lorcan Tuohy-Donnelly, is currently doing a Gold Award in Borrisokane Community College, Tipperary with the support of his PAL Deirdre Kyne. Having completed his Gaisce Silver Award last year, he spoke to Spin SW DJ Louise Cantillon last week ahead of our Gaisce Silver Awards in Limerick last week to give her an insight into what doing Silver is all about. You can listen to the full interview at the end of this post. More on Lorcan's Gaisce Gold Journey Community Work Lorcan was recently honoured at the Pramerica Spirit of Community Awards for the fantastic volunteering activities he is involved in...

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Gaisce are seeking Volunteers for Garden Parties at Áras an Uachtaráin

May 8, 2019

Would you like to be an event volunteer at one of Áras an Uachtaráin's Garden Parties this June? We are looking for friendly and outgoing Gaisce participants, and awardees, who would like to assist the Áras an Uachtaráin with their upcoming Garden Parties this June. The role involves meeting and greeting attendees, helping with queries and acting as Gaisce ambassadors at the events. You must be 18 years or over to volunteer at this event. About the President’s Garden Parties Following in the tradition of previous Presidents, President Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina host a number of garden parties in...

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Young people’s achievements celebrated at Gaisce Silver Awards

May 7, 2019

Gaisce – The President’s Award held two special Silver Award ceremonies last week to celebrate the achievements of 69 young people from all over Ireland. The first ceremony was held in Thomond Park in Limerick on 30th April and was MC’d by Spin Southwest’s Louise Cantillon. Munster Rugby’s Marcus Horan, who was guest speaker on the night, gave a speech highlighting the importance of honesty, inspiring others and leading by example. Gaisce Gold participant Rebecca Duffy, a Leitrim native, spoke about her Gaisce Gold Journey during the ceremony and the positive impact it has had on her life. Pictured at Gaisce...

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Going for Gold Limerick 30th April

April 24, 2019

Interested in undertaking the Gaisce Gold Award? Not sure what a Residential project is? Want to meet fellow Gaisce participants and PALs? Gaisce's Going for Gold event aims to answer all your questions and demystify the Gaisce Gold Award. Going for Gold is open to current Gold Participants, President Award Leader’s and those curious about Gaisce. Take the next step on your Gaisce journey, and register for our Going for Gold Evening today. Register for this event today on Eventbrite. Date and Location: 30th April 2019 Thomond Park Cratloe Road Limerick Schedule: 5pm-6.30pm Gaisce Gold Award Information Session Gaisce-The President's Award 6.30pm-7pm Tea &Coffee 7pm Silver Award Ceremony Who can Attend? Anyone curious about the Gaisce Gold...

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Gaisce Participants Recognised by Pramerica Spirit of the Community Awards

March 26, 2019

Gaisce Silver Awardee Lorcan Tuohy-Donnelly (17) of Borrisokane Community College, Co. Tipperary and his mother Sinéad, who received her Gold Gaisce Award in her early 20s from President Mary Robinson. Lorcan is one of the finalists for this year's Pramerica Spirit of the Community Awards which takes places this Thursday 28th March. PHOTO: Mark Stedman “Going for the Gold Gaisce Award is huge for me” – Gaisce Participant Lorcan Tuohy Donnelly, Borrisokane Community College Nine Gaisce participants and awardees have been shortlisted for the Pramerica Spirit of the Community Awards which take place this Thursday 28th March at the Aviva Stadium,...

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Silver Award Ceremony dates for Spring 2019

March 21, 2019

Gaisce - The President's Award is delighted to announce the dates & locations for Spring Silver Award ceremonies: 6.30pm 30th April 2019 Thomond Park, Limerick 6.30pm 3rd May 2019 Griffith Conference Centre, Dublin How to attend Spring Silver Ceremonies: PALs should have their Silver Awardees signed off ‘completed’ by the 27th March 2019. PALs with completed awardees by this date receive an email invitation for both ceremonies with list of their completed Silver Awardees. PALs must then confirm by return email a completed spreadsheet of who is attending which ceremony and expected number of guests. All Silver participants who have been approved in 2018, and have not already been...

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We're hiring! Are you Gaisce's new Office Manager?

March 15, 2019

GAISCE - THE PRESIDENT'S AWARD / JOB SPECIFICATION Position: Office Manager Reporting to: The CEO Contract: Initial 6-month contract, with possible opportunity to extend Location: Dublin We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Office Manager to join the Gaisce team. About Gaisce - The President's Award Gaisce – The President’s Award is a self-development programme for young people between the ages of 15-25, which is proven to enhance confidence and wellbeing through participation in personal, physical, community and team challenges. It is a direct challenge from the President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, to all young people to dream big and realise their potential. Gaisce is...

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