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Gaisce – The President’s Award is delighted to announce new appointments to the Leadership Team of the organisation. Karol Quinn - Head of Programme and Strategic Development Karol Quinn has …
Gaisce – The President’s Award announce appointments to Leadership Team Read More »
In celebration of the launch of the Irish Girl Guides new headquarters, Gaisce's CEO Avril Ryan and Gaisce Council Member Jenny Gannon attended the event as honoured guests! Helen Concannon …
Gaisce CEO and Council Member Attend Irish Girl Guides Headquarters Launch Read More »
Gaisce – The President’s Award is delighted to announce an exciting new partnership with the Department of Justice. Starting in 2024, the Department of Justice will support the cost of …
Gaisce Announces Important New Partnership With Department Of Justice Read More »
This November, Gaisce – The President’s Award will host Future Generations: A Gaisce Climate Justice Conference in partnership with the National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI). The event will take …
Future Generations: Gaisce Climate Justice Conference Read More »
Lá Gaisce, our annual celebration of all things Gaisce, takes place on Wednesday 25th October, and we want everyone to join in the fun! Lá Gaisce aims to shine a …
Earlier in October, we met with a few Gaisce Participants who were excited to share their Gaisce Story. Trying new things, meeting new friends, pushing your limits, achieving your goals …
At the start of Autumn, we released Gaisce’s Autumn E-Zine! A quarterly newsletter that outlines Gaisce’s latest updates. In this edition, we've packed in: Upcoming Diary Dates Celebrating our Gold …
Gaisce – The President’s Award is celebrating Lá Gaisce with our Challenge Partner parkrun this October bank holiday weekend (Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th October) with a special Gaisce parkrun …
This event has passed. Please check our 'What's Happening' section for upcoming events. Gaisce – The President’s Award is proud to host LikeMinded Allies: A Gaisce PAL Event for Stand …
LikeMinded Allies: PAL Event for Stand Up Awareness Week Read More »
Gaisce is seeking expressions of interest from President Award Leaders across the country who would like to take part in the Gaisce Glas project. Gaisce Glas is an approach to …
Gaisce Glas: Global Citizenship Project Opportunity Read More »
Gaisce – Gradam an Uachtaráin – The President’s Award, Ireland's national non-formal education youth award, has announced the appointment of Avril Ryan as the new Chief Executive Officer for the …
Avril Ryan Appointed CEO of Gaisce – The President’s Award Read More »
PAL Spotlight - Helen Farrell Gaisce Stories' PAL Spotlight is an opportunity to promote the work and voice of our President's Award Leaders! We reached out to Helen Farrell, who …
PAL Spotlight is an opportunity to promote the work and voice of our President’s Award Leaders!
Gaisce Awardees visit Houses of Oireachtas for International Women’s Day
Gaisce Spring E-Zine - March 2023 {{ vc_btn: title=Download+%C2%BB&link=url%3Ahttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.gaisce.ie%252Fwp-content%252Fuploads%252F2023%252F03%252FGaisce-Spring-2023-E-Zine.pdf%7Ctarget%3A_blank }} Message from the CEO It's great to see Award participation levels bouncing back after a challenging couple of years and …
Sarah Malone’s Bronze Gaisce Award Journey
Pobalscoil Neasáin in Portugal – Gold Adventure Journey
Equal Access for All: Keeping the Adventure Journey Costs Down In April last year, Tullamore College students undertook their Gaisce Adventure Journey with a twist – an overnight sleep in …
The Big School Sleepover – Tullamore College Adventure Journey | Gaisce Stories Read More »
Video Submission Gaisce, in partnership with the European Parliament Liaison Office in Ireland is delighted to announce that Terence MacSwiney Community College in Knocknaheeney in Cork were the deserving winners …
European Parliament Competition Winners – Terence MacSwiney Community College Read More »
WIN A TRIP TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT IN STRASBOURG WITH YOUR PARTICIPANTS! Gaisce, in partnership with the European Parliament Liaison Office in Ireland is offering Gaisce participants a fantastic opportunity …
Gaisce - The President’s Award wish to sincerely thank Yvonne McKenna for her tenure as CEO over the last 8 years with the organisation. A message directly from Yvonne: Today …
A message from outgoing Gaisce Award CEO, Yvonne McKenna Read More »
Do Gaisce in 2nd Year! Gaisce -The President’s Award is now firmly recognised as an integral part of senior cycle education. What may be lesser known is that Gaisce is …
Gaisce Award now available to 2nd Year Secondary School Students! Read More »
29th August 2022 - Gaisce – The President’s Award celebrated 8 special young people achieving their Award at a ceremony held in the Hunt Museum in Limerick. Congratulations to Fatema, …
Eight Young People Awarded Gaisce Medals at Limerick’s Hunt Museum Read More »
We’re proud to announce the launch of our new online system, Gaisce Online (GO). Thank you for your patience while we changed systems and apologise for any inconvenience caused. We’re …
Christmas came early at Gaisce – The President’s Award after members of Youth Work Ireland Louth gifted a handcrafted ‘Just a Minute’ bench to the Gaisce office in Ratra House in honour …
Christmas comes early for Gaisce thanks to Youth Work Ireland Louth Read More »
Susie Spratt has joined Gaisce – The President\’s Award as Project Manager of Wavelength. Susie has a long-term commitment to education and youth leadership. She came to Gaisce from Concern …
Susie Spratt joins Gaisce as Project Manager of Wavelength Read More »
The hard work and determination of young people at Oberstown Children Detention Campus came to fruition at a presentation held on campus last month which saw participants in Gaisce – The President’s …
Born and raised in Charleville, Co. Cork, Karol Quinn has joined Gaisce – The President’s Award as Learning and Evaluation Programme Manager. Karol, who is based in Maynooth with his …
Karol Quinn joins Gaisce as Learning and Evaluation Programme Manager Read More »
Joy Winston has joined the administration team at Gaisce – The President’s Award. A Dublin native, Joy joins the team having spent the last two decades working in retail management …
Gaisce – The President’s Award appoint Joy Winston to admin team Read More »
Ba mhaith liom an deis seo a thapú chun buíochas a ghabháil le Gaisce as an tionscnamh tábhachtach BulbsforBees a sheoladh. Inniu, ar fud an domhain, tá an bhithéagsúlacht atá …
Teachtaireacht ón Uachtarán Micheál D. Ó hUiginn Read More »
A consortium of five youth organisations, led by ECO-UNESCO, Ireland’s environmental education and youth organisation is launching the second #YouthClimateJusticeChallenge, with partners Gaisce-The President’s Award, The No Name Club, Irish Girls Guides & Young …
Gaisce partners with ECO-UNESCO on Youth Climate Justice Challenge Read More »
Mar cheiliúradh ar 35 bliain de Gaisce – Gradam an Uachtaráin, tá an eagraíocht ag moladh do dhaoine óga ar fud na tíre, is cuma cén aois iad, cá bhfuil siad, …
Gaisce – The President’s Award is delighted to announce that FIT (Fastrack to Information Technology) has officially become a Gaisce Challenge Partner. Challenge Partners support and involve young people to participate in one or more …
Gaisce announces FIT’s Choose Tech programme as new Challenge Partner Read More »
Born in Co. Galway, Karen Dervan is a graduate of NUI Cork and the University of Limerick, where she studied Music, English and Irish. Her career to date has seen her working as …
Galway native joins Gaisce – The President’s Award as Youth Justice Project Officer Read More »
Gaisce – The President’s Award has appointed Emily Wolfe as their new Community & Events Officer. Emily hails from England, and grew up in Ashby de la Zouch – a …
Gaisce Gold participants took part in an online discussion today with Minister for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne TD as part of the Conference on the Future of Europe initiative. Twenty-one …
Gaisce Participants Contribute To Conference On The Future Of Europe Read More »
09.04.21, 2pm We are saddened to hear of the passing of the Duke of Edinburgh, who founded the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Gaisce – The President’s Award has enjoyed a …
Gaisce – The President’s Award Acknowledges Passing Of Duke Of Edinburgh Read More »
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Síona Cahill in a new position heading up Public Affairs and Communications. Síona is former President of the Union of Students in …
Gaisce Announce New Public Affairs And Communications Manager Read More »
The ‘Story Exchange Project’ is the first initiative of its kind in Ireland involving a unique collaboration between Mountjoy Prison’s Progression Unit, Maynooth University Access Programme and Gaisce – The …
UPCOMING EVENTS: 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. …
This Wednesday October 21st, 2020 we are calling people across Ireland to stand with young people. Young people in their thousands are starting and already pursuing their Gaisce Award journey’s …
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 …
Completion Allowances for pre-September 2020 Bronze Award and Silver Award Participants Read More »
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 …
Expressions of Interest in Membership of the Gaisce Council Read More »
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 …
GAISCE ONLINE GOLD AWARD RESIDENTIAL PROJECT 2020 ‘Together but Apart’ Read More »
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 …
A message from President Michael D. Higgins to Gaisce participants and Awardees Read More »
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRePyl2noM4&feature=youtu.be Gaisce – The President’s Award today launched its ‘Maith Thú’ campaign to commend young people for their resilience through the Covid-19 outbreak. Maith Thú celebrates the achievements of young …
Gaisce says ‘Maith Thú’ to Young People throughout Ireland Read More »
Gaisce participant Orla Leahy from Cork is no stranger to challenges having completed her Bronze and Silver Awards. She's currently going for her Gold Award while busily studying for her …
“I think the biggest thing we all probably miss is our freedom”. Read More »
Extraordinary Times Call For Extraordinary Measures Young people can answer Ireland’s call too! Updated 15th April 2020 As many young people now find themselves at home during the Covid-19 situation, …
Update 8th May 2020 Gaisce - The President Award are following Government directions and will be working remotely as far as possible but can be contacted during regular office hours. …
Gaisce -The President’s Award Statement on COVID-19 Read More »
Update 25th March 2020 Due to the ever-evolving situation as Ireland responds to Covid -19, the upcoming ‘Gaisce Defence Forces Challenge 2020’ due to take place from June 2nd-5th has …
Update 25th March: Gaisce Defence Forces Adventure Challenge 2020 Read More »
Gaisce – The President’s Award has today launched ‘Gaisce at Home’/ ‘Gaisce sa Bhaile’. The campaign encourages young people, precisely as the country and the world responds to the challenge …
Gaisce – The President’s Award launches ‘Gaisce at Home’ Read More »
Gaisce – The President’s Award held a creative exhibition to celebrate the first year of its LikeMinded project on Thursday 23rd January in The Science Gallery in Trinity College, Dublin. …
Creative exhibition celebrates first year of Gaisce LikeMinded project Read More »
Their Role is to support young adults over 18 to earn their Award in their own local community. The Great news is that any PAL registered with Gaisce can now …
The questionnaire will need to be completed in order to dispatch medals for Bronze, Silver and Gold Award levels. The focus will be on the Gaisce Award group, not each …
ADVENTURE JOURNEY: New Information Requirements from PALs Read More »
“My Gold Award experience was challenging yet rewarding and has been a life changing experience for me.” Gaisce Gold Awardee Aoife Buckley achieved her Gold Award in 2019 with Coláiste …
Gaisce would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our President’s Award Leaders for their dedication to supporting young people to realise their potential. As ever, please call …
“It gave me a sense of self pride and achievement.” Gaisce Gold Awardee Jack Doyle achieved his Gold Award in 2019 with Pobail Scoil Neasáin, Dublin. As part of our …
“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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
148 young people from all over Ireland celebrated at Gaisce’s Silver Awards Ceremony Read More »
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 …
Gaisce Story – Gaisce Awardee and PAL – Matthew McNulty Read More »
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 …
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 achieved their …
60 young people from Munster celebrated at Gaisce Award Ceremony in Cork Read More »
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 …
The Joint Award Initiative Partners with Ulster GAA Read More »
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Gold Award Portfolio Deadline for this year’s Gold Ceremony – 1st October Read More »
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 …
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 …
European Week of Sport and Physical Activity – 23rd-30th September Read More »
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 …
Gaisce, in partnership with Euroscola, is offering Gaisce participants in DEIS schools a fantastic opportunity to travel to Strasbourg in January 2020 and experience what it’s like to be an …
Win a trip to the European Parliament in January 2020 Read More »
9th July 2018: Gaisce – the President’s Award today launched a new Impact Report illustrating the activity of the organisation throughout 2018. 2018 was a record year for Gaisce – …
Record number of young people achieve Gaisce Awards in 2018 Read More »
Tracey pictured with her Gaisce Silver Award which she received last October. To mark World Refugee Day we asked Gaisce Participant Tracey Sefu Zinyama about her Gaisce experience. Tracey …
President Michael D. Higgins today, 12th June 2019, has appointed Mr. Philly McMahon to the Council of Gaisce – The President’s Award for a 3-year term. Mr. McMahon will …
President appoints Mr. Philly McMahon to the Council of Gaisce – The President’s Award Read More »
30 young Gaisce participants from across Ireland concluded four days of hiking, kayaking, rock climbing, swimming and army assault courses last Friday as they took part in the annual Defence …
Gaisce Adventure Seekers take on Defence Forces Challenge! Read More »
“I was given the opportunity to step outside my comfort zone“ – Gaisce Gold Award Holder Lucy McGill
Gaisce Gold Award Holder Lucy McGill from Dublin receiving her Gold Award from President Michael D. Higgins at a ceremony in St Patrick’s Hall, Dublin Castle on 10th December 2018. …
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 …
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, …
Gaisce Gold participant Lorcan Tuohy-Donnelly interview Read More »
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 …
Gaisce are seeking Volunteers for Garden Parties at Áras an Uachtaráin Read More »
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 …
Young people’s achievements celebrated at Gaisce Silver Awards Read More »
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 …
“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 …
Gaisce Participants Recognised by Pramerica Spirit of the Community Awards Read More »
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 …
“It was a great experience and I would love to do it all over again” – Defence Forces Participant 2018 Looking for an adventure? Our Defence Forces Challenge could be …
Applications Open for Gaisce Defence Forces Adventure Challenge 2019 Read More »
Gaisce would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our President\’s Award Leaders for their dedication to supporting young people to realise their potential. As ever, please call …
Minister of State for Equality, Immigration and Integration David Stanton TD joined Gaisce and Coca-Cola Ireland to launch Wavelength, Gaisce’s new nationwide integration project on Monday, 18th February 2019. Wavelength …
Gaisce – The President’s Award are seeking an enthusiastic facilitator to convene 13 peer led meet ups with young people between February and the end of July 2019. The meet …
Gaisce seeks Youth Programme Facilitator for LikeMinded Read More »
Gaisce – The President’s Award is delighted to invite applications for LikeMinded, an exciting new LGBTI+ youth programme commencing in 2019. We are seeking 12 young people aged 14 …
LikeMinded – LGBTI+ youth programme – CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS Read More »
Monday 10th December 2018, saw more than 36,000 hours of commitment and dedication culminate at a special awards ceremony in Dublin Castle. Patron of Gaisce, President Michael D. Higgins, presented …
Record number of Inspirational Young People Honoured By President Michael D. Higgins Read More »
GAISCE – THE PRESIDENT’S AWARD / JOB SPECIFICATION Position: Project Manager Reporting to: Operations and Development Manager Contract: Fixed-term 1 year [with an opportunity to renew, subject to funding] …
Brand new project position with Gaisce – The President’s Award Read More »
Gaisce, with support from the EU Parliament Office, is delighted to announce that Gaisce participants from Colaiste Nano Nagle in Limerick were chosen to travel to the European Parliament in …
Gaisce – The President’s Award together with Foróige are seeking young people for a brand new and unique type of Foróige Club: The Silver Gaisce Club The group will be …
GAISCE AND FORÓIGE SEEK YOUNG PEOPLE FOR SILVER GAISCE CLUB IN WICKLOW TOWN Read More »
https://youtu.be/TRliG6Je2b8 Gaisce is delighted to be involved in the Charity Impact Awards 2018 for medium sized organisations. This award celebrates the work of community & voluntary and charitable organisations, clubs …
Gaisce – The President’s Award together with Foróige are seeking volunteer leaders and new members for a brand new and unique type of club. The club will be be run …
Gaisce held two Silver Award Ceremonies in October 2018 to celebrate the achievements of young people from across Ireland. Over 180 young people were honoured at the Silver Award Ceremonies …
Red FM, Cork’s Hit Music Station, has partnered with Gaisce – The President’s Award to offer one lucky Gaisce participant or Award holder the opportunity to intern at the radio …
GAISCE – THE PRESIDENT’S AWARD / JOB SPECIFICATION Position: Governance and Administration Officer Reporting to: The Office Manager Contract: Initial 12-month contract with opportunity to extend to permanent position Location: …
Gaisce are seeking a Governance and Administration Officer Read More »
Our Challenge Partner, Get Ireland Walking, will hold its first ever National Walking Day on Sunday 30th September as part of European Week of Sport 2018. The day is being …
Gaisce partner holds first ever National Walking Day Read More »
GAISCE – THE PRESIDENT’S AWARD / JOB SPECIFICATION Position: Development Officer Reporting to: Operations and Development Manager Contract: Fixed-term position for 3 years Office Location: Dublin Position Summary …
Following on from our 2 events in Spring 2018 we are delighted to present another ‘Going for Gold’ information session on 18th October 2018 in DIT Aungier Street from 6-8pm. …
Going for Gold workshop for Gold participants and PALs – book now! Read More »
Registration is now open for the Gaisce adventure journey planning workshop. This brand new support for participants and PALs will be held at Gaisce HQ, Ratra House, and Phoenix Park …
Gaisce adventure journey planning workshop – book now! Read More »
Gaisce Silver ceremonies will take place on: Wednesday 10th October 2018 in UCC Tuesday 16th October 2018 in The Helix, DCU PALs who have Silver participants who want to attend …
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 …
Gaisce is delighted to partner with the Thomas F. Meagher Foundation’s ‘Flag Day’. Gaisce Bronze participants in TY can fulfil the requirements for the Community Involvement OR Personal Skill …
Gaisce is delighted to partner with the Thomas F. Meagher Foundation’s ‘Flag Day’ Read More »
Gaisce are delighted to be partnering with the GAA Future Leaders Transition Year Programme, a cross-curricular programme comprising of a series of modules designed to encourage maturity, initiative, responsibility and …
Gaisce partners with the GAA Future Leaders Transition Year Programme Read More »
On Monday the 3rd September, 2018, Gaisce, The President’s Award and parkrun Ireland announced their partnership which will see parkrun become an official challenge partner for Gaisce. parkruns are free, …
Gaisce – The President’s Award and parkrun Ireland announce Partnership Read More »
Gaisce, in partnership with the European Union Parliament Information Office, is offering Gaisce participants in DEIS schools a fantastic opportunity to travel to Strasbourg in January 2019 and experience what …
Travel to Strasbourg with your Gaisce participants in January 2019 Read More »
Gaisce and the Joint Award Initiative/Duke of Edinburgh Award NI were delighted to partner on a Gold Award Residential taking place over 4 nights and 5 days from the 27th to …
Cross-border Gold Award Residential a great success Read More »
Following on from our 2 events in Spring 2018 we are delighted to present another ‘Going for Gold’ information session on October 18th in DIT Aungier Street from 6-8pm. This …
Going For Gold – Workshop For Gold Participants And PALs Read More »
GAISCE Adventure Journey Preparation Training will take place in Gaisce HQ, Ratra House, Phoenix Park on November 10th from 9.30am to 4pm. Fee €15 including lunch and snacks. This day …
Gaisce are delighted to announce that Dublin 6 based GAA club Ranelagh Gaels have partnered with Gaisce to help its participants meet different sections of the Award programme. Formed in …
Gaisce, along with the Dublin International Film Festival (DIFF), are delighted to announce an exciting, dynamic new partnership. The DIFF have invited Gaisce participants between the ages of 15-16, and …
Gaisce partners with Dublin International Film Festival Read More »
Gaisce are delighted to announce that the Environmental Protection Agency have decided to sponsor their Joint Award Initiative Residential which is done in partnership with The Duke of Edinburgh Award/The …
Last year Brian O’ Mahony visited Uganda for seven weeks. Packing his gear Brian travelled alone, meeting fellow kayakers along the way. He kayaked almost 50 days in a row …
Annie Carr is a student at Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT), is the current President of the college’s Gaisce society and is working toward her Gold Award. “As part of …
Last week Kinsale Outdoor Education Centre and Gaisce came together to celebrate the achievements of six Bronze Awardees. The Awardees in question graduated from the Young Mariner Programme, a 9 …
Kinsale OEC and Gaisce partnership a huge success Read More »
Dave Sheridan is a youth worker based in the Ballymun Regional Youth Resource (RECO) and has been a PAL with Gaisce for the past year, “It is not something that …
GAISCE – THE PRESIDENT’S AWARD / JOB SPECIFICATION Position: Events and Engagement Officer Reporting to: Marketing and Communications Manager Contract: Full-time, 3-year contract with a 6 – month probationary period …
Gaisce are seeking an Events and Engagement Officer Read More »
Marketing and Communications Officer GAISCE – THE PRESIDENT‘S AWARD / JOB SPECIFICATION Position: Marketing and Communications Officer Reporting to: Marketing and Communications Manager Contract: Full-time, 3 year …
Gaisce are seeking a Marketing & Communications Officer Read More »
Amy Barrett, through getting involved with Gaisce, recently released her first single title ‘Emilio’. Amy chose recording as part of her skill and found Gaisce to be the perfect fit …
Gaisce are delighted to announce a new partnership with University College Dublin and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. Over the next number of years right up until 2020 …
Kate Kelly is a Gaisce Ambassador who last summer represented Gaisce at the international Gold Event, she says, “I got to go to the international awards in Prague. I got …
Evelyn Dore is from Tralee and is a Gaisce Gold Awardee who recently set up her own volunteer project called ‘Memory Boxes’. “The project started off as wanting to source …
We are looking for friendly and outgoing Gaisce Participants, and Awardees, who would like to assist the President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, and Áras an Uachtaráin with their upcoming …
Exciting Opportunity to Volunteer at The President’s Garden Parties Read More »
Gaisce are delighted to announce a new partnership with X-HALE. X-HALE is an Irish Cancer Society initiative which partners with youth organisations and young people to work towards a tobacco …
Saoirse Hughes is doing her Gaisce Silver Award and has almost completed her journey. As part of her Silver Award Saoirse took up first-aid in her school at Trinity Comprehensive, …
Gaisce and the Joint Award Initiative/Duke of Edinburgh’s Award NI are delighted to partner on a Gold Award Residential taking place over 4 nights and 5 days from the 27th …
The EU Parliament Information Office in Dublin are delighted to be offering their Euroscola Programme to DEIS schools who currently offer the Gaisce programme to their students. Next year 24 …
Eimear Quinn is currently working towards her Gaisce Gold Award and is a third year nursing student studying at DCU. “I wouldn’t be in nursing without having got involved with …
Dr Katherine Zappone, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs today announced the appointment of Mr. John Cunningham as the new Chair of the Council of Gaisce – The President’s Award …
John Cunningham announced as Chair of Gaisce Council Read More »
We are delighted to announce that Gaisce will be holding a Gold Award Information session on Thursday the 10th of May for President Award Leaders (PALs), Gold Award participants and …
GAISCE – THE PRESIDENT’S AWARD / JOB SPECIFICATION Position: Youth Justice Development Officer Reporting to: Operations and Development Manager Contract: Fixed-term position for 1 Year with opportunity for an extension …
Gaisce are seeking a Youth Justice Development Officer Read More »
This Easter President Award Leader Barry Caulfield will walk the Camino with eight students as part of their Gold Award Adventure journey. “The adventure trip is where I gave the …
Deirdre Coyle has been a PAL with Gaisce for over 15 years and firmly believes the programme plays a huge part in the development of students who take part. She …
Gaisce – The President’s Award together with Foróige are seeking volunteer leaders for a brand new and unique type of Foroige Club. The Role of a Gaisce/Foróige …
Gaisce and Foróige seek volunteers for new clubs Read More »
When Aoife started out on her Gold Gaisce journey she never imagined finding herself on a boat with 40 strangers sailing the seas of New Zealand. “Every day we would …
We are delighted to announce that Gaisce will be holding an information session on Tuesday March 13th for President Award Leaders, Gold Award participants and others who may be interested …
Administrator Job Description-2018 Job Title: Administrator Reporting To: The Office Manager Hours: 28 hrs per week Salary: Pro rata €25,000 FTE Duration: 1 year Location: Ratra House, Phoenix Park, …
Join the Gaisce Team! We are seeking to recruit an Administrator. Read More »
Speech by President Michael D. Higgins, At the 2017 Gaisce Gold Award Ceremony Dublin Castle Wednesday,6th December, 2017 Dear friends, It gives me great pleasure to be here …
Speech by President Michael D. Higgins at the 2017 Gaisce Gold Award Ceremony Read More »
The No Name Club enables young people to organise and enjoy positive alternatives to alcohol and drug centered activities and increases awareness of the effects of alcohol and drugs to …
The No Name Club becomes Gaisce Challenge Partner Read More »
The Atlantic Youth Trust has teamed up with The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and Gaisce – The President’s Award to offer two young people, one from DofE and one from …
Tall Ships Residential Opportunity with the Atlantic Youth Trust Read More »
GAISCE – THE PRESIDENT’S AWARD / JOB SPECIFICATION Position: Marketing Manager Reporting to: The CEO Contract: Fixed-term position for 3 years Salary: €58,000 – 62,000 DOE Location: Dublin (some …
Exciting New Role at Gaisce – The President’s Award: Marketing Manager Read More »
Planning for a Gaisce Adventure Journey? Are you unsure what is involved in helping Gaisce Award participants with their Adventure Journey? Are you unclear on any aspect of the Adventure …
Thank you to everyone who applied to join the Gaisce Council. The Department of Children and Youth Affairs have confirmed applications will be assessed by the end of August and …
Gaisce is delighted to welcome YouthBank Ireland on board as a Challenge Partner. YouthBank Ireland is based on the simple idea that young people aged 14-25 years old have access …
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Gaisce is delighted to welcome Arch Clubs on board as an official Challenge Partner. The National Federation of Arch Clubs was set up in 1976 by a group of parents …
Gaisce is delighted to welcome DLR Leisure as an official Gaisce Challenge Partner. DLR Leisure was established in 2009 by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, they have 4 centres …
Over the past few months, DFS, the sofa retailer, has funded a project to bring together its charity partner Gaisce and DFS Brand Ambassador, Interiors expert Roisin Lafferty of Kingston …
I really enjoyed my Gold Gaisce Journey. I did the hike with my brother (as he had hiked the route before) and two of my friends. We hiked from Marlay …
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We are thrilled to announce the launch of our #GaisceAdventure17 Instagram competition! This year we are also delighted to say that there are 3 fantastic prizes up for grabs! First …
Gaisce staff are going to join PALs, along with Silver and Gold participants who are over 18 years old, for a short hike to put into practice the learning from …
To mark its first anniversary of successful trading in Limerick, DFS, the sofa retailer, is working with its charity partner Gaisce and its Brand Ambassador, award winning Interiors expert Roisin Lafferty, to …
Event date: Wednesday 22nd March Event time: 18.00 to 19.30 Venue: Basecamp Outdoor Adventure Store, Middle Abbey St, Dublin 1 Gaisce has teamed up with Basecamp – the outdoor adventure store to run …
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Gaisce – The President\’s Award are delighted to announce An Óige as our latest Challenge Partner. Since its inception in 1931, An Óige has expanded and added hostels and franchise …
My name is Kate Kelly and I’m from a small rural village in South Kilkenny. I started my Gaisce journey in 4th year in secondary school, all the way back …
In 2017/2018, Gaisce will pilot a new Junior Gaisce programme for 2nd year students in Leinster. We want to find out if Gaisce is suitable for a younger age group …
Last year, Gaisce surveyed all PALs to hear about how they found the role of a PAL, various levels of support and to get PAL feedback on upcoming events. This …
Due to high demand, we are excited to announce more PAL Connect events taking place this year! PAL Connect is an opportunity for Gaisce President\’s Award Leaders to share …
Calling all artistic Gaisce participants! Gaisce – The President’s Award are thrilled to announce that we have teamed up with Ireland’s premier sofa company, DFS, in Limerick to offer artistic Gaisce …
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Gaisce – The President’s Award is delighted to announce that ECO-UNESCO has become an official Gaisce Challenge Partner. Gaisce Challenge Partners support and involve young people to participate in one or more Gaisce …
Gaisce – The President’s Award is delighted to announce that Habitat for Humanity Ireland has become an official Gaisce Challenge Partner. Gaisce Challenge Partners support and involve young people to participate in …
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Yesterday the Gaisce Gold Award Ceremony took place in St Patrick’s Hall with our very special guest, the President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins. The ceremony celebrated the fantastic achievements …
Gaisce – The President\’s Award is delighted to announce that SciFest has become an official Gaisce Challenge Partner. Gaisce Challenge Partners support and involve young people to participate in one or more …
Only 1 day until our first Silver Award Ceremony of 2016 in the Helix Dublin, on Thursday 27th October and we’re looking forward to presenting you with your Gaisce Silver …
Gaisce are delighted to announce the details of our Silver Gaisce ceremonies taking place around Ireland. **Please note that all Awardees who wish to attend must be registered as …
In recognition of the relationship between The HOPE Foundation and Gaisce – The President’s Award, The HOPE Foundation is now an official Gaisce Challenge Partner. Young people who volunteer with …
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The BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition is now an official Gaisce Challenge Partner, allowing young people (aged 15-19*) who are planning and preparing a project for entry to the BT Young …
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Are you a Gaisce Awardee? We have an exciting volunteering opportunity for you! This Autumn, Gaisce – The President’s Award is looking for volunteers based in Dublin, Cork and Galway …
Following the success of our first Adventure Journey Supervisor Training Course earlier this year, Gaisce – The President’s Award is excited to announce further training dates this Autumn in collaboration with …
The Irish Youth Music Awards (IYMAs) National Day takes place at the Aviva stadium on the 16th of April. The IYMA’s are Ireland’s only all Ireland Youth Music …
Awardees clocked up over 10,000 hours in completing personal, community and physical challenges The Patron of Gaisce, President Michael D Higgins, today presented 47 young people from across the …
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Irish Girl Guides and Gaisce – The President’s Award launch partnership to encourage young women to reach for the sun, moon and stars! Gaisce – the President’s Award, and Irish …
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National Coin Week 2nd – 8th November 2015 As The Central Bank rolls out the rounding of 1c and 2c coins this Wednesday, October 28th, \’Change for Charity\’ is launching National …
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Change for Charity welcomes the decision by the Government today (16 June 2015) to rollout the rounding of 1c and 2c coins nationally. “Change for Charity\” has been in place …
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In 2010, the Gaisce Council undertook to explore the impact of participation in Gaisce on young people through supporting independent doctoral research. Now complete, and being published as part of …
Glen is from Athy, Co. Kildare. Having been involved with Gaisce since he was 15, attaining both Bronze and Silver Awards, he recently completed his Gold Award. He says his …
Jamie is from Dungarvan, Co Waterford and has completed both his Bronze and Silver Gaisce Awards. Jamie was first introduced to Gaisce while in Transition Year, and his aim from …
Cuisle, from Galway City, obtained her Bronze Award during Transition Year in Colaiste Iognaid. In 2008, she graduated as a physiotherapist from Trinity College Dublin and the progressed with her …
A native of Galway City, Christina had already achieved her Bronze Gaisce Award when she decided to complete her Gold Award with the help of her PAL Lorraine Tansey. Christina, …
Cork-based Mary Angela is currently training to become a health care assistant in a nursing home. Mary Angela has achieved both her Bronze and Silver Gaisce awards while being a …
Currently based in Somerset, South West England, Kerri-Anne Cully is originally from Co Cavan and recently qualified as an occupational therapist (OT). While reading her local newspaper, she came across …
Christopher is from Belfast but moved to Dublin four years ago to work with Citywise, an educational charity that he has been a member of since he was eight years …
Andrew travelled to Ireland from Australia in 2008 and once settled, sought out new challenges. Andrew had already completed his Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award in Australia six months before …
Avril completed her Bronze & Silver awards while at Colaiste Bride in Enniscorthy, along the way she learned how to play guitar, played tag rugby, coached tennis, volunteered in a …
A student in NUI Maynooth, Michelle began her Bronze award in 2010, she received her Silver award in 2011 and had her Gold completed by 2013! Michelle loves nothing better than a …
“I gained so much more from it than I put in, and would recommend the award to anyone” Tommy completed his award at the age of 21, while studying in Trinity. …
Julie first encountered Gaisce in Transition Year, and achieved her Bronze award in 2007. Almost a year later saw her achieve the Silver award. Difficulties in finding a PAL at …
A student of St. Muirdeach’s College Ballina, began his Bronze award at the age of 15, and completed his Silver award in Transition Year. His love of the outdoors, adventure sports, community …