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Supporting Participation, Reducing Barriers.  To continue Gaisce’s mission of accessibility and breaking down obstacles, we are delighted to announce that applications for the Gaisce SUAS Bursary Fund for 2026/2027 are now open!  With support from the Department of Education and Youth and philanthropic supporters, Gaisce SUAS strives to reduce the financial barriers some young people face when pursuing their Gaisce Award. The bursary also aims to increase participation and access to the Gaisce Award programme for young people experiencing marginalisation or who are living in difficult circumstances.  Who Can Apply?  This fund is open to eligible

Inspiration, resolve, and perseverance. Three words that perfectly sum up Ciarán Sear’s Gaisce journey.  This week, we had the absolute pleasure of attending the premiere of the short film, Ciarán Sears: A PAL’s Voice, in Tralee. Kerry Education and Training Board’s (Kerry ETB) Local Creative Youth Partnership developed the project in partnership with Inspired Day Service, giving Ciarán and other Gaisce participants an opportunity to tell their stories.  A Gaisce Bronze, Silver, and Gold Gaisce Awardee, Ciarán has decided to continue his Gaisce journey past these awards and become a PAL. Through his work, he supports

An exciting opportunity now exists at Gaisce – The President’s Award, Ireland’s National Youth Award, for the position of Development Officer! Job Overview  Role Type: 1-year fixed term contract (specified purpose contract) Starting Salary: €38,000 per annum Location: Gaisce HQ, Ratra House, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8  Working Pattern: Hybrid  Annual Leave: 25 days annual leave (increases after year one (26) and year three (27) pro rata.  Main Duties and Responsibilities   • To study and understand all aspects of the Gaisce Award programme. • Develop and grow the reach of the Gaisce programme by supporting current PALs in Gaisce Award Partners (schools, youth organisations, community organisations, etc.,) delivering

Connection, Community and Celebrations: Gaisce’s Participant Survey and Annual Report 2025 shed light onto Gaisce’s lasting impact for Young People!  From feeling connected to your communities and fostering a sense of purpose, to building confidence, lifelong skills, and encouraging involvement in physical activity, Gaisce participants have shown just how impactful the Award is for young people.   Gaisce’s first ever participant survey, provides fantastic insights into the Award’s positive effect on young people, including:   ❤️90% of Gaisce Awardees feel more connected to their communities on completion of the Award, with 89% reporting that the Award programme “gave them a sense of purpose”.   💼Participants also felt that achieving their Award made them more confident

Hi PALs! We hope you had a great summer and feel refreshed and ready to support your Gaisce participants. ..... We’re excited to share our 2026 PAL Pack to help you in the year ahead. Inside, you’ll find plenty of new and interesting things planned for you and your participants this academic year. .... Some of our exciting announcements and upcoming events include: 🌱 Roots and Shoots Returns for Year Two! 💭Our NEW Striving for Silver Guide 🚜Gaisce's Return to the National Ploughing Championships this September 📅Our Adventure Journey Provider and Challenge Partner Showcases ✨And much, much

21st August 2026: Following a successful first year, Gaisce – The President’s Award, in partnership with Student Volunteer Ireland, is delighted to announce the return of the Roots and Shoots: A Higher Education Global Citizenship Initiative for a second year, with continued support from Irish Aid. Originally launched in September 2025, the initiative set out to provide third-level students undertaking their Gaisce Award with opportunities to explore the links between local action and global impact through volunteering, collaboration, and Global Citizenship Education (GCE). Roots and Shoots works to transform student volunteering into a powerful platform for global awareness, community