Gaisce Youth Ambassadors
Gaisce – The President’s Award is excited to introduce our very first Gaisce Youth Ambassador Panel! This amazing group of young people, from all across Ireland, bring fresh energy, unique perspectives, and a shared passion for making a difference. Our Youth Ambassadors are here to represent and inspire – sharing their Gaisce stories, connecting with their communities, and showing others the incredible possibilities that come with stepping outside your comfort zone. As part of the panel, they’ll take part in exciting training sessions, learn new skills, and explore topics like the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), inclusion, and diversity.
Commemorating 40 Years of Gaisce
1985 → 2025 40 Years of Gaisce: A Legacy of Achievement This year marks 40 incredible years of Gaisce – The President’s Award, Ireland’s most prestigious youth programme. Since 1985, over half a million young people have taken up the President’s challenge to dream big and reach their potential. Gaisce isn’t just an award, it’s a personal journey through community involvement, personal skills, physical challenges, and adventure. From Bronze to Gold, participants push their limits and discover what they’re capable of. Watch this special commemorative video celebrating four decades of young Irish people achieving extraordinary things. Here’s to the
New Research warns some young people being overlooked for employment by AI
Gaisce-commissioned research by the School of Business at Maynooth University highlights employers often value resilience over exam results Irish employers say soft skills such as resilience, teamwork, communication and motivation are the qualities they most want in young recruits, but new exploratory research commissioned by Gaisce – The President’s Award from the School of Business at Maynooth University warns these skills are being overlooked by automated hiring systems. The study presented today in Dublin at ‘Generation Change: Embracing New Horizons’, a fair chance employment conference, surveyed and interviewed employers across multiple sectors. They included technology, tourism, retail, healthcare, finance, public services, large multinationals, non-profits, and professional services. While
Kinsale Outdoor Education Centre
Kinsale Outdoor Education Centre, St. John Hill, Kinsale, Co Cork P17VX54 0214772896 Info@kinsaleoutdoors.com https://www.kinsaleoec.com/ About Kinsale Outdoor Education Centre offers an extensive range of outdoor education, adventure, and personal development experiences, encompassing activities like camping, hiking, and comprehensive outdoor skills training. Activities For Gaisce Groups Walking Hiking Kayaking Canoeing Sailing Stand Up Paddle Boarding Accommodation Indoor
Achill Outdoor Education and Training Centre
Achill Outdoor Education and Training Centre, Cashel, Achill, Co Mayo F28 H7F2 085 2104326 info@achilloutdoor.com https://achilloutdoor.ie/ Social Media About Achill Outdoor Education and Training Centre provides Adventure Sports Courses, environmental programmes, experiential team building, cultural language courses and outdoor education to schools, colleges, youth services, clubs, adults and visitors from home and abroad. Accessibility Please contact the centre directly for more information on accessibility. Activities For Gaisce Groups Walking Hiking Kayaking
Birr Outdoor Education & Training Centre
Birr Outdoor Education & Training Centre, Roscrea Road, Birr, Co Offaly R42FC98 0579120029 http://www.birroec.ie About Birr Outdoor Education and Training Centre offers outdoor education courses to groups of people of all ages and abilities. They provide qualified instructors, activities, accommodation, meals, and all necessary specialist equipment. Courses are flexible and programmed to meet the needs of each individual group. Accessibility Please contact the centre directly for more information on accessibility. Activities For Gaisce Groups Walking Hiking
Fastnet Marine Outdoor Education Centre
Fastnet Marine Outdoor Education Centre, Colla Road, Schull, Co Cork P81X398 086-1364611 fmoecbookings@corketb.ie https://schullsailing.ie/ About Fastnet Marine certified Sailing Center located on the water’s edge in the stunning Schull Harbour. They cater to all sailing requirements, including Dinghy Courses, Day Sails, Keelboat Courses, Coaching, Events, and Powerboat Courses. Activities For Gaisce Groups Walking Hiking Kayaking Canoeing Accommodation Indoor. Outdoor Indoor
Kilfinane Outdoor Education and Training Centre
Kilfinane Outdoor Education and Training Centre, Chapel Lane, Kilfinane, Co Limerick V35 R590 063-91161 kilfinaneoetc@lcetb.ie http://www.kilfinaneoetc.com About Kilfinane OETC offers outdoor education & adventure activity courses for groups and individuals. They offer Gaisce programmes for the Bronze and Silver Awards. Kilfinane OETC is administered by Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board and approved by the Department of Education & Skills. Activities For Gaisce Groups Walking Hiking Kayaking Canoeing Accommodation
Killary Adventure Company
Killary Adventure, Leenane, Galway H91PY61 09543411 adventure@killary.com http://www.killaryadventure.com/ About Killary Adventure Company are a family-run adventure and hospitality business based in the heart of Connemara. They have been welcoming adventurers, young and old, to this beautiful corner of Ireland since 1981. Activities For Gaisce Groups Walking Hiking Kayaking Canoeing Biking Accommodation Up to 150 young people. Outdoor Minimum: Groups of
Larch Hill International Scout and Guide Centre
Larch Hill Scouting Ireland, Tibradden, Dublin D16PO23 014956302 larchhill@scouts.ie https://www.scouts.ie/scout-centres/larch-hill-international-scout-and-guide-centre About Larch Hill is one of the National Scout Centres of Scouting Ireland. It is situated on the edge of the Dublin / Wicklow Mountains in a picturesque valley between Kilmashogue and Tibradden Mountains, 11 kilometres from the centre of Dublin. Accommodation Indoor Accommodation: Larch Hill House 56 beds with catering provided with a accessibility room, Our Conference room is fully equipped for presentations. Centenary Lodge 26 beds with a
