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
