Be part of marking the journey thousands of young people take every year on the path to self-development.
About Lá Gaisce
#LáGaisce will be marked up and down Ireland in schools, youth services, colleges and communities on Wednesday 26 October 2022!
It’s a day to celebrate Gaisce stories from participants and Gaisce Awardees, as well as the work of the President’s Award Leaders (PALs).
Your Way: Your Award
Let’s celebrate #LáGaisce!
#LáGaisce will be held again this year and marked up and down Ireland in schools, youth services, colleges and communities on Wednesday 26 October 2022!
We’re calling all past Gaisce Awardees to wear their Award pin(s) proudly on the day.
Get involved in #LáGaisce
💡 Some ideas for Lá Gaisce:
- Organise your Bronze or Silver Award ceremony for Wednesday 26th, invite a local celebrity and/or local mayor to support and address the group.
- A group volunteering activity: co-ordinate litter picks with the local tidy towns group, playing music for a local nursing home, a no-uniform day to raise money for your school/organisation’s charity,
- Make sure everyone who is interested is signed up to begin their Gaisce Award or is encouraged to begin their Silver or Gold
- Making baked goods to share around or to bring home later to family
- If you received a Gaisce Award Partner plaque and you haven’t yet affixed it to a visible wall or if you have and didn’t mark and celebrate it, make October 26th the day!
Want to highlight a particular individual or group to us so we can shout about their incredible Gaisce journey?
Contact Síona right away!
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Handy Resources
Noticeboard Takeover!
You don’t have to print all of the following resources, but they are there if you would like!
- Have you a noticeboard that your Gaisce participants can take over to highlight the Gaisce Award in your school/service/club?
- Can you set up a table/stand in an open area at break time to chat to other students about Gaisce? Can you bring in Gaisce themed baked goods?
- Can you use a whiteboard to write out words that relate to Gaisce – take pictures and add to #LáGaisce to be in with a chance to win merch!
Win Gaisce Merch!
SHARE, TAG & MENTION TO BE ENTERED INTO THE LÁ GAISCE COMPETITION!
Share your story with a photo or video clip, include the hashtag #LáGaisce and tag us @GaisceAward!
The winners will be identified by a member of the Gaisce team by observing social media activity throughout the day on October 26th.
The winner will be contacted online but the prize will only be sent after it is confirmed they are a current and active Gaisce participant and after they agree to receive the prize. Delivery costs will also be covered.
In so far as possible all competition prizes are sourced in the Republic of Ireland.
Who is supporting Lá Gaisce?
We’ll be adding a feed here of what key public representatives are showing support for young people engaging in the Gaisce Award programme!
Keep an eye out and watch this space 😊
Connect and Share your Gaisce Story!
📣 Gaisce is #hiring for two exciting jobs!
Join the team as our next Head of Operations and Strategic Development or our next Head of Communications and Engagement 🌟
Please contact John Deely at Pinpoint (Recruit@pinpoint.ie, (01) 642 5721) for recruitment pack including details of the application process.
Deadline is 12 noon on Friday June 16th 2023.
#jobfairy #irishjobs #youthsector #headofoperations #headofcommunications #gaiscerecruitment #dublinjobs #nonprofitorganization #seniormanagementjobs
Shane and Emma are having a blast at the Irish Youth Music Awards 🤘 @official_iymas #iymas #infostand #getinvolved #youthdevelopment #music
Get ready for the Irish Youth Music Awards (IYMAs) happening this Saturday! 🤘
Join us at this all-ages event filled with masterclasses and exclusive performances by music industry leaders. Don`t miss the opportunity to learn and immerse yourself in incredible music. 🎸🎶
Drop by our stall to learn how you can use your passion for music towards your Gaisce Award! We can`t wait to see you there! 😊
Info and tickets: http://iymas.ie @official_iymas
📢 Attention all Gaisce participants and awardees! ✨
Gaisce has an exciting opportunity for you to be nominated to join the National Youth Assembly of Ireland.
The National Youth Assembly is a platform for young people to shape public policy and influence government actions. As a delegate, you`ll meet experts, discuss topics like Climate and Rural Development, and make recommendations directly to the government. You can join Youth Advisory Groups, connect with policymakers, and participate in other influential forums.
Open to young people aged 12-24 years, delegates serve for 18 months. Attend up to four Assemblies per year on various topics, along with preparatory and evaluation sessions.
Survey and more information links are in our bio! The survey closes on May 23rd at Noon.
Let your voice shape Ireland`s future!
#DCEDIY #NationalYouthAssemblyOfIreland #YouthPower #MakingChangeHappen #YouthVoice #Ireland @dcediy
Some video snippets from @usi.ie`s Student Achievement Awards Ceremony! 😊
Speeches from USI President Beth O`Reilly and Gaisce`s Digital Media and Social Content Officer.
Congratulations MTU Kerry, TUS and UCC Students Unions on winning Best SU Teams of the Year! @mtusu_kerry @tus_su_ @uccsu
#SAAI23 #USI #GaisceAward
Last week @usi.ie hosted their annual Student Achievement Awards, celebrating the work and dedication of individual students, societies and teams across the country 🏆👏
We were delighted to attend as a Sponsor and have our Digital Media and Social Content Officer, Shane Barr, present the awards for the Best SU Teams of the Year Category! 🏆
Special congratulations to:
- MTU Kerry Students’ Union for winning Small SU Team of the Year! @mtusu_kerry @mtu_ie
- TUS Students’ Union for winning Medium SU Team of the Year! @tus_su_ @tus_ire
- UCC Students’ Union for winning Large SU Team of the Year! @uccsu @universitycollegecork
Congratulations to the USI team for running such an empowering event and to all nominees from the night! 💛
Photography by: @conorspix 📸
#USI #SAAI23 #StudentAchievementAwards
🎓 We`re almost at the end of the academic year, and we want to ensure you get your well-deserved medals and certificates before everything wraps up. 🏅
Please complete all the necessary tasks on or before May 19th. We know you can do it! 💪Remember to allow 10 working days for your medals to arrive.
PALs, if you need any support or assistance, please don`t hesitate to contact your Development Officers. Let`s finish strong and celebrate your achievements! 🙌
We are thrilled to announce that Avril Ryan has been appointed as the new CEO of Gaisce - The President`s Award!
Avril brings a wealth of experience and a passion for youth development to the role, and we are excited to see her lead the organisation into the future.
Read more: [Link in bio]
https://www.gaisce.ie/avril-ryan-ceo-announcement/
Happy Birthday to the President of Ireland and patron of @GaisceAward, Michael D. Higgens! @presidentirl
Happy #InternationalRomaDay! Today we celebrate the rich culture, history, and traditions of Traveller and Roma communities ❤
To learn more, check out @PaveePoint, who is sharing stories throughout the day on their socials and is a great resource 😊
https://www.paveepoint.ie/
Young travellers participate in the Gaisce Award programme through their schools, youth groups and non-formal education settings.
We are committed to ensuring the Gaisce Challenge Areas are accessible for all young people aged 14-25 across communities in Ireland. 🙌
The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) is inviting expressions of interest for membership of the Gaisce Council.
A vacancy has arisen on the Board for one person of proven ability and experience who shall be appointed by the Minister of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth.
Additionally, a panel is being established for further vacancies arising over the next 12 months.
Link: https://www.publicjobs.ie/restapi/stateboardsAdverts/172688/booklet
#GaisceAward #GaisceCouncil #DCEDIY #council #boardadvisory #counciladvisor #councilrole #boardofdirectors #youthdevelopment
@youthworkireland Week is an opportunity to celebrate and promote the incredible work in youth services across Ireland 👏
At Gaisce, we`re connected to many youth clubs and centres, all thanks to our President`s Award Leaders, who volunteer to deliver the Gaisce programme and support participants in their Gaisce journey.
To us, you are our #LocalHereos and the time and commitment you give to the Gaisce programme and your participants are greatly appreciated. Thank you for everything that you do! 💛
We`ll be sharing some stories from President`s Award Leaders throughout the week on our website as part of #GaisceStories:
https://www.gaisce.ie/
#YouthWorkIrelandWeek #VolunteerAppreciation #GaisceAward #PresidentsAwardLeaders #ywiweek
📌 Upcoming Event - Going For Gold Information Session!
Learn Gold Award requirements, meet other participants & PALs, and get all your questions answered 😊
This event is recommended for those interested in the Gold Award or those in the early stages of their Gold Award journey.
Registration & Info: [Link in bio!]
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/going-for-gold-gaisce-gold-award-information-session-tickets-514829517947
Today is World Autism Awareness Day, which is part of World Autism Month! 🎉
#WAAD2023 is a celebration of autistic people and those on the spectrum for their strengths, talents and contributions to society! It`s also a day to highlight the need to ensure spaces and programmes are inclusive and accessible for all. 😊
At Gaisce, we are committed to continually learning in this space and improving our programme as we go. We hope all young people can see themselves in the award and can comfortably express themselves through the Gaisce Challenge Areas!
Our motto is #YourWayYourAward, earning your Gaisce by exploring your hobbies and interests, developing your skills and celebrating your journey upon completion. 💛
#AutismAwarenessDay #AutismAwarenessMonth #Neurodiversity #Autism #Autistic #WorldAutismAwarenessDay
Happy Transgender Day of Visibility! 🏳️⚧️🤍
TDOV is an annual celebration of trans and non-binary people, their achievements and contributions to society. 🎉
Today, like every day, we recognise the achievements of young people taking part in the Gaisce programme. We hope all young people can see themselves in the award and can comfortably express themselves through their Challenge Areas 😊
#transgenderdayofvisibility #tdov #tdov2023
We`ve launched our Spring E-Zine! Now available on Gaisce.ie.
This E-Zine contains a message from the CEO, quick checks, Approved Adventure Journey Providers, our new #GaisceStories initiative and upcoming events. 😄
Link: https://www.gaisce.ie/ezine-spring-2023/
Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona duit! ☘️
Happy St. Patrick`s Day to you! 💚
#StPatricksDay is known for its togetherness - celebrating local community, business, history, culture, people and the arts. 🎶🎭
Whether you`re joining in the festivities from near or far, we hope you have a wonderful day! 😊
March 16th is National #FlagDay2023, which marks the 175th anniversary of the first flying of the Irish flag! 🇮🇪
The Thomas F. Meagher Foundation is a Gaisce #ChallengePartner, with many Gaisce participants getting involved today in their school or workplace.
National Flag Day is an opportunity to promote pride and learning about the Irish Flag in active citizenship and welcoming inclusivity by recognising the flags of all nationalities in your community. 💚
We`re delighted to feature in today`s @independent.ie as part of The Peoples Flag insert, in association with The Thomas F. Meagher Foundation (@tfmf1848)! 😊
#GaisceAward #YourWayYourAward #YouthDevelopment #YouthEmpowerment #Article #IrishIndependent #ThomasFMeagherFoundation #FlagDay2023
#SeachtainNaGaeilge Dúshlán!
Bí páirteach i Seachtain na Gaeilge agus inis dúinn faoi do thuras as Gaeilge. Buaigh duaiseanna GAISCE! 🎁
Is féidir leat labhairt faoin méid atá á dhéanamh agat d’aon cheann díobh seo: Scil Phearsanta, Rannpháirtíocht Pobail, Caitheamh Aimsire Fisiciúil nó Aistear Eachtraíochta.
Postáil d’iontráil ar na meáin shóisialta agus tabhair ár haischlib -
@GaisceAward
(Dáta Deiridh: 17 Márta)
Check out our previous post for `Cúpla Focal` and some starter sentences.
#seachtainnagaeilge #snag23 @snagaeilge
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Congrats to @ECOUNESCO on their Young Environmentalist Awards and showcase exhibition today in the Dublin Convention Centre - fantastic to view so many brilliant projects by young people from all over ireland! 🙌❤️ from everyone in @GaisceAward
#JoinTheTeam! We're looking for our next ...
🟦 Head of Operations & Strategic Planning
🟦 Head of Communications & Engagement
For more information, check out our website:
https://www.gaisce.ie/about-gaisce/join-the-team/
Apply before Friday, June 16th at Noon! 😊
#JobFairy #IrishJobs #YouthDevelopment
.@GaisceAward is looking for a Head of Communications and Engagement.
13 job opportunities available on our website
📣 Gaisce is #hiring for two exciting jobs!
Contact John Deely at Pinpoint (Recruit@pinpoint.ie, (01) 642 5721) for recruitment pack.
Deadline is 12 noon on Friday June 16th 2023.
Check out our jobs page for more information https://rb.gy/kbstd
#JobFairy #IrishJobs
Our CEO @avril_ryan and Karol Quinn our Learning and Evaluation Programme Manager with Kelley Bermingham @FlutterbyBermo connecting at @The_Wheel_IRL #CharitySummit
#JoinTheTeam! We're looking for our next ...
🟦 Head of Operations & Strategic Planning
🟦 Head of Communications & Engagement
For more information, check out our website:
www.gaisce.ie/about-gaisce/join-the-team/
Apply before Friday, June 16th at Noon! 😊
#JobFairy #IrishJobs #YouthDevelopment
📢 Attention all Gaisce participants and awardees! ✨
Gaisce has an exciting opportunity for you to be nominated to join the National Youth Assembly of Ireland.
The National Youth Assembly is a platform for young people to shape public policy and influence government actions. As a delegate, you'll meet experts, discuss topics like Climate and Rural Development, and make recommendations directly to the government. You can join Youth Advisory Groups, connect with policymakers, and participate in other influential forums.
Open to young people aged 12-24 years, delegates serve for 18 months. Attend up to four Assemblies per year on various topics, along with preparatory and evaluation sessions.
More details:
www.gov.ie/en/publication/839d4-call-for-organisations-to-make-nominations-to-the-national-youth-...
Apply to be nominated below: (Closes May 23rd at Noon)
www.surveymonkey.com/r/L22KLLQ
Let your voice shape Ireland's future!
#dcediy #nationalyouthassemblyofireland #YouthPower #MakingChangeHappen #youthvoice #ireland Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
Some video snippets from Union of Students in Ireland (USI) Student Achievement Awards Ceremony! 😊
Speeches from USI President, Beth O'Reilly and Gaisce's Digital Media and Social Content Officer, Shane Barr
Congratulations MTU Kerry, TUS and UCC Students Unions on winning Best SU Teams of the Year!
#SAAI23 #usi #gaisceaward
Last week Union of Students in Ireland (USI) hosted their annual Student Achievement Awards, celebrating the work and dedication of individual students, societies and teams across the country 🏆👏
We were delighted to attend as a Sponsor and have our Digital Media and Social Content Officer, Shane Barr, present the awards for the Best SU Teams of the Year Category! 🏆
Special congratulations to:
- MTU Kerry Students’ Union for winning Small SU Team of the Year! MTU Kerry Students' Union Munster Technological University
- TUS Students’ Union for winning Medium SU Team of the Year! TUS SU Technological University of the Shannon
- UCC Students’ Union for winning Large SU Team of the Year! UCC Students' Union University College Cork
Congratulations to the USI team for running such an empowering event and to all nominees from the night! 💛
Photography by: Conor McCabe 📸
www.instagram.com/conorspix/
#USI #SAAI23 #StudentAchievementAwards
🎓 We're almost at the end of the academic year, and we want to ensure you get your well-deserved medals and certificates before everything wraps up. 🏅
Please complete all the necessary tasks on or before May 19th. We know you can do it! 💪Remember to allow 10 working days for your medals to arrive.
PALs, if you need any support or assistance, please don't hesitate to contact your Development Officers. Let's finish strong and celebrate your achievements! 🙌
