Michael D. Higgins Shares Motivational ‘Be The Arrow’ Message
To celebrate the impact that Gaisce has made to the lives of young people over 40 years, the President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins is asking you to ‘Be The Arrow’. Read his message below! Active citizenship requires the will and the opportunity to participate at every level and in every way – in the words of Raymond Williams, ‘to be the arrow, not the target’ Ar feadh 40 bliain anuas bhíodh ról riachtanach ag Gradam an Uachtaráin – Gaisce chun daoine óga a spreagadh le tabhairt faoi thionscnamh agus tabhairt faoi thionscnaíocht a théadh i bhfeidhm go dearfach ina
Take on the Gaisce 40th Anniversary Challenge!
Be The Arrow Now Open for Registrations This May, we’re inviting the entire nation to take on a challenge with purpose. For 40 years as Ireland’s National Youth Award, Gaisce has had a transformative impact on the personal development of young people in Ireland, instilling a sense of purpose, recognising achievement, fostering confidence and encouraging young people to reach their full potential. Since 1985, 520,000 young people have participated in the Award, and now you have the chance to get involved too with our special anniversary challenge. Why ‘Be The Arrow’? The 40th anniversary challenge theme takes inspiration from
Extended Deadline – We’re Hiring! Development Officer (Full-Time)
Don't miss this opportunity to join the Gaisce - The President's Award team! We're looking for our Gaisce Development Officer (Full-Time). Gaisce – The President’s Award is a self-development programme for young people which enhances confidence and well-being through participation in personal, physical and community challenges. The Development Officer role at Gaisce focuses on expanding the reach of the Gaisce Award programme by engaging with schools, youth organisations, and community groups. This role involves recruiting and supporting President’s Award Leaders (PALs), fostering partnerships, and promoting participation among young people. Working closely with the Programme Team, the Development Officer delivers training,
Met Éireann Announced as a Gaisce Challenge Partner
We are excited to announce our new Gaisce Challenge Partner - Met Éireann, Ireland’s National Meteorological Service! Gaisce Participants can now take part in Met Éireann’s Irish Weather Rescue project for the Community Involvement Challenge Area of their Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards and make a significant contribution to climate research in their local areas. Young people today are more aware than ever of the pressing challenges posed by the climate crisis as well as the potential for sustainable development through innovative solutions. Opportunities to delve into real-world climate issues and contribute to vital scientific research can be limited. By
Gaisce Spring 2025 E-Zine
Fáilte ar ais to another great year with Gaisce - The President’s Award! This year is especially significant as we celebrate our 40th Anniversary. Throughout this milestone year, we will have some fantastic opportunities for you and your participants to join the celebrations. We are excited to welcome Craghoppers on board as an official partner of our 40th anniversary. To celebrate, they are hosting an exclusive Gaisce in-store event at Regatta Great Outdoors in the Blanchardstown Shopping Centre. The members of Gaisce’s first Youth Ambassador Panel have been hard at work over the past few months. We’ve got so many exciting
Seachtain Na Gaeilge 2025
Seachtain na Gaeilge is here! It is one of the biggest celebrations of our native language and culture. The festival is an opportunity for everyone to enjoy the Irish language, whether you are a fluent speaker, a learner, or just getting by with a few words. This year, one of the Ambassadors is Irish comedian Julie Jay, who was previously a President’s Award Leader and our MC for the 2023 Gaisce PAL Appreciation Awards. Speaking about her role as an ambassador, she said: “Irish has always been central to my life, but now that I am a parent, it is
Craghoppers Announced As Gaisce’s 40th Anniversary Partner
Gaisce – The President’s Award proudly welcomes Craghoppers as an official partner for Gaisce’s 40th Anniversary!Craghoppers is a leading outdoor and sports brand. As part of the new partnership, they will provide high-quality, durable outdoor gear to the Gaisce Youth Ambassador Panel, Staff, and Council members. Craghoppers will also support Gaisce with in-store presence across their store locations in Ireland, helping young people pursue adventure with purpose. Current Gaisce Participants and PALs will also receive a 10% discount, which can be redeemed online and in-store.Since 1985, Gaisce has motivated young people to push their limits and achieve their best through
Gaisce Project Manager Marion Irwin-Gowran on The Lived Experience Podcast
Our Project Manager, Marion Irwin-Gowran, was recently a guest on The Turnaround Project's "The Lived Experience Podcast", where she shared her personal journey and reflected on her nearly 25 years at Gaisce, celebrating the collective efforts and positive change achieved during her time with the organisation. Their discussion included Marion's experience with student-athlete scholarships, Bronx housing projects, activism and tribes, the genesis of Gaisce, pushing the needle forward, family work ethos, Generation Change and employers, system collaboration projects, progression units and skills development, embracing your potential, servitude to others, careers after conviction, and answering what is Gaisce? Marion after recording
Aoibhinn Coffey Shares Her Journey on Talkabout with Deirdre Walsh
Gaisce Awardee and Youth Ambassador, Aoibhinn Coffey, joined Talkabout with Deirdre Walsh on Radio Kerry to share her incredible Gaisce Gold journey, what it was like meeting President Michael D. Higgins and embarking on her new role as a Gaisce Youth Ambassador! Aoibhinn’s story is one of dedication and inspiration. As Deirdre put it, a proud personal achievement - and a proud moment for Kerry! 💛 Transcript Deirdre: Before we go any further, it's time to meet our next guest. She is a very special person because she has been chosen to be on the President's first-ever Gaisce Youth Ambassador
Online Event – Going for Gold – Gaisce Gold Award Information Session
Learn about the Gold Award and its requirements. Get support and your questions answered to help you achieve your Gold Award! Next Session: Not available for registrations at this time. If you have any questions in the meantime, please reach out to your President’s Award Leader (PAL) or Gaisce Development Officer. Event Information: Our Gold Award information session is a source of inspiration and direction for both participants and PALs on all aspects of the Gold Award, including Adventure Journey, Residential Project, Portfolio, and Challenge Areas like Personal Skill, Physical Recreation, and Community Involvement. "Going for Gold" is highly recommended
