Gaisce Youth Ambassadors Visit the European Parliament
March was an exciting month for the Gaisce Youth Ambassador Panel, with the group getting the opportunity to travel to Brussels from Tuesday, April 21st, to Thursday, April 24th, for an exciting visit to the European Parliament. We were thrilled to be hosted by MEP Maria Walsh, who met with the panel to hear their views on the issues affecting young people in Ireland today and gave the ambassadors a tour of the parliament, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness democracy in action in the heart of our European democracy. The Youth Ambassadors had the opportunity to meet and receive
A Focal A Day in May: Learn New Irish Words and Phrases
Would you like to challenge yourself to have an extra cúpla focal by the end of May? Yes? Then why not take on the Focal A Day challenge for ‘Be The Arrow’ - simply sign up for free and you’re included! We have teamed up with Áine Ní Gallachóir from Dublin who is a passionate advocate for the Irish language and one of the most creative cultural voices of her generation. A Gaisce Gold Award recipient, Áine is a Be The Arrow champion and will teach the nation ‘Focal A Day’ during May. Aine says, “Every day in May, I
Ireland’s Call: President Michael D. Higgins Encourages Nation to Take on Gaisce’s ‘Be The Arrow’ Challenge for 40th Anniversary
Join Gaisce’s 40th Anniversary ‘Be The Arrow’ Challenge this May! Inspired by President Michael D. Higgins, celebrate four decades of youth empowerment by setting your own personal goal. President Michael D. Higgins is inviting Irish people to mark the significant impact Gaisce has had over 40 years. Gaisce - The President’s Award is celebrating 40 years of empowering young people across Ireland with the launch of the Be The Arrow: Gaisce 40th Anniversary Challenge, inviting people of all ages to take on a personal or group challenge during May 2025. Today, a group of well-known faces joined Gaisce at An
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
