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The Joint Award Initiative Partners with Ulster GAA

October 11, 2019

The Joint Award Initiative – Gaisce – The President’s Award, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award have partnered with Ulster GAA, empowering its young members to undertake the Award. As a Licensed Organisation, Ulster GAA is now able to offer its young members an opportunity to participate in this internationally recognised programme which enables young people to develop vital skills for life and work, such as confidence, commitment, resilience, leadership and team work. Speaking at the launch, Ulster GAA President Oliver Galligan said, “We are delighted to work with The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award...

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Upcoming Award Ceremonies and Going for Gold

September 26, 2019

Dylan White from Tralee Co. Kerry, who received his Gold Award in Dublin Castle last December. Pic: Maxwell’s Photography Below are the dates of our upcoming ceremonies in Autumn and Winter 2019, along with our 'Going for Gold' sessions. Date Event Location Tuesday 15th October Going for Gold Session 5pm (Register through Eventbrite) Radisson Blu, Letterkenny Retail Park, Paddy Harte Road, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal POSTPONED Donegal Silver Ceremony 7pm POSTPONED Tuesday 22nd October Going for Gold Session 5pm (Register through Eventbrite) St Peter’s, North Main St, City Centre, Cork Cork Silver Ceremony 7pm Thursday 7th November Going for Gold Session 5pm (Register through Eventbrite) O’Reilly Theatre, 6 Great Denmark St, Rotunda, Dublin 1 Dublin Silver Ceremony 7pm Saturday 16th November Civic Merit Farmleigh, White's...

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Lá Gaisce – 9th October

September 1, 2019

The first ever Lá Gaisce will take place this year on 9th October to celebrate our growing Gaisce Community. As part of the day, we will launch a special portal on our website where stories about the Award can be shared! We are inviting our 850 GAPs, 1,200 PALs and 177,000 Awardees from the last 34 years to share their stories with us! Building up to the day, we will be asking participants, Awardees, PALs and GAPs to share their Gaisce selfies via their social media channels for the chance to some amazing prizes! Participants and Awardees can enter by taking...

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Things to remember for PALs

August 28, 2019

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. PALs are responsible for ensuring that all participants register online and that registration fees are paid promptly to Gaisce-The President’s Award. Lapsed participants: Participants who do not pay registration fees within 60 days of registering will be automatically lapsed from the system. This means they...

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Gold Award Portfolio Deadline for this year’s Gold Ceremony – 1st October

August 28, 2019

Congratulations to all Gaisce Gold participants who have reached the final stages of their Gaisce Journey! The submission deadline for the Gold portfolio is Tuesday 1st October if you wish to be invited to this year’s ceremony. Portfolios should be sent to Gaisce, Ratra House, North Road, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8 or by email to gold@gaisce.ie If you have any questions about the portfolio, please get in contact with the Gaisce team.

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Engagement Day – 14th September

August 28, 2019

30-4-19 Gaisce Silver Award Ceremony in Thomond Park with CEO of Gaisce the Presidents Award, Yvonne McKenna, Special Guest Speaker, Marcus Horan, Munster Rugby and Louise Cantillon, Spin FM. Picture: Keith Wiseman This September, Gaisce are launching our new Gaisce Youth Leaders. Do you know past participants looking for volunteer opportunities or the chance to give something back to Gaisce? Members of the group will have the opportunity to take on a number of roles from Student Ambassadors to Event Volunteers to taking up positions on our new Pilot Youth Advisory Panel. We’re hosting a half day information session on...

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European Week of Sport and Physical Activity - 23rd-30th September

August 28, 2019

Do you have participants who are looking for ideas for their Physical Recreation activity? The 2019 European Week of Sport and Physical Activity will be celebrated across Ireland from 23rd-30th September 2019, and is the perfect opportunity to try a new sport. European Week of Sport aims to promote sport and physical activity across Europe. The week is for everyone, regardless of age, background or fitness level. The aim is to inspire Europeans to #BeActive on a regular basis and create opportunities in peoples’ everyday lives to exercise more. Check out the website for a full list of events happening...

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Wavelength September Update

August 28, 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 – The President’s Award. Wavelength is now up and running with the first participants commencing their award journey. The project is being generously supported by The Coca-Cola Foundation, the global philanthropic arm of the Coca-Cola Company. Throughout 2019, Wavelength has supported the integration of young people through their participation in Gaisce. If you are interested in finding out more or becoming involved with the project please email: wavelength@gaisce.ie

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