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Gaisce – The President’s Award is Ireland’s national youth award and is a self development programme for young people aged 14-25.

It is a direct challenge from the President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, to all young people to dream big and fulfil their potential.

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Chris Moloney appointed Gaisce’s Business Support Administrator

Gaisce – The President’s Award is delighted to announce the appointment of Chris Moloney to the position of Business Support Administrator with the organisation.  He joins the Business Support team, where he will be providing support to key operational areas, day-to-day admin tasks, running the Gaisce office, and more. Chris has recently started as a [...]

Gaisce Spring 2024 E-Zine

Welcome to the Spring 2024 E-Zine from Gaisce – The President’s Award, with all the details about what’s been happening and news on what’s in store over the next few months! It’s been an exciting start to 2024. Read about some special projects Gaisce has been a part of including A Breath of Fresh Éire [...]

Expressions of Interest in Chairperson of the Gaisce Council

The Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth invites applications from suitably qualified candidates with relevant youth development expertise for an immediate vacancy arising on the Council. Candidates must demonstrate in their application evidence of: Experience Successful track record of achievement through their career Significant experience of operating at a senior strategic leadership level [...]

Launch of ‘Breath of Fresh Éire’ – Art Collaboration Between Gaisce, Oberstown and An Garda Síochána Balbriggan

Breath of Fresh Éire, a ground-breaking art collaboration between Gaisce – The President’s Award, Oberstown Children Detention Campus and An Garda Síochána Balbriggan was officially launched on Thursday March 28th.   Breath of Fresh Éire consists of three art installations, created by the young people of Oberstown and overseen by artist Joe Caslin. The three parts [...]

Think Global, Act Local – Global Citizenship Action Through The Gaisce Award

Think Global, Act Local is an important event for our ongoing commitment to promoting global citizenship action through the Gaisce Award. Event Occurrence: Date: April 16th 2024 Time: 16:00 - 17:30 GMT Register Free: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/think-global-act-local-tickets-850727237067 Event Information: Think Global, Act Local, is an exciting opportunity for PALs to learn about promoting global citizenship action through [...]

Two Gaisce Awardees from CBS James’s Street Receive Their Bronze Awards

On March 7th , 2024, Gaisce – The President’s Award was delighted to have the opportunity to present awards to two young people from CBS James's Street who completed their award with the School Completion Programme Liberties Dublin 8 Cluster (SCP). SCP is a targeted support programme for Primary and Secondary young people. This support [...]

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We were delighted to attend a reception to honour the first 11 participants from Ireland on the Japanese Government’s Ship for World Youth Program, who recently returned from their trip to Japan. 🇯🇵 

Among the participants was @lydia.keatingg from Waterford, who is now embarking on her Gaisce Gold Award as part of our Dual Award partnership with @Scouting Ireland. Best of luck with your Award Lydia! 👏

Gaisce CEO Avril Ryan joined Edel McCarthy from @scoutingireland, @lydia.keatingg and H.E. Mr. Norio Maruyama, Ambassador of Japan to Ireland at the event.

#GaisceAward #YourWayYourAward #YouthDevelopment #YouthAward #DualAward

We were delighted to attend a reception to honour the first 11 participants from Ireland on the Japanese Government’s Ship for World Youth Program, who recently returned from their trip to Japan. 🇯🇵

Among the participants was @lydia.keatingg from Waterford, who is now embarking on her Gaisce Gold Award as part of our Dual Award partnership with @Scouting Ireland. Best of luck with your Award Lydia! 👏

Gaisce CEO Avril Ryan joined Edel McCarthy from @scoutingireland, @lydia.keatingg and H.E. Mr. Norio Maruyama, Ambassador of Japan to Ireland at the event.

#GaisceAward #YourWayYourAward #YouthDevelopment #YouthAward #DualAward
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Our Spring 2024 E-Zine has just been added as a blog post. 🎉

Dive in to discover our recent activities, upcoming events, and exciting campaigns. 😊

Maith Thú, Completions Season, Going For Gold.. and more! ✨

https://www.gaisce.ie/spring-2024-e-zine/

#GaisceAward #YourWayYourAward #YouthDevelopment #YouthAward #Ezine #Catchup #Newsletter

Our Spring 2024 E-Zine has just been added as a blog post. 🎉

Dive in to discover our recent activities, upcoming events, and exciting campaigns. 😊

Maith Thú, Completions Season, Going For Gold.. and more! ✨

https://www.gaisce.ie/spring-2024-e-zine/

#GaisceAward #YourWayYourAward #YouthDevelopment #YouthAward #Ezine #Catchup #Newsletter
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📣 EVENT FOR PARTICIPANTS & PALS 📣

Want to find out more about the Gold Award? ✨

This online event will support you by reviewing the Gold Award requirements, providing examples for inspiration and answering any questions you have! 😊

🗓️ April 24th 2024
⏰ 7:00 - 8:00 PM

Register: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/going-for-gold-gaisce-gold-award-information-session-tickets-801206770017?aff=erelpanelorg 

#GaisceAward #GaisceParticipants #GaiscePALs #YouthDevelopment #YouthAward #GoldAward

📣 EVENT FOR PARTICIPANTS & PALS 📣

Want to find out more about the Gold Award? ✨

This online event will support you by reviewing the Gold Award requirements, providing examples for inspiration and answering any questions you have! 😊

🗓️ April 24th 2024
⏰ 7:00 - 8:00 PM

Register: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/going-for-gold-gaisce-gold-award-information-session-tickets-801206770017?aff=erelpanelorg

#GaisceAward #GaisceParticipants #GaiscePALs #YouthDevelopment #YouthAward #GoldAward
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The Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth invites applications from suitably qualified candidates with relevant youth development expertise for an immediate vacancy arising on the Council.

More Details on StateBoards: https://stateboards.ie/en/?option=com_jobsearch&view=jobdetails&cid=187711&campaignId=undefined

@dcediy 

#GaisceAward #GaisceCouncil #YourWayYourAward #YouthDevelopment #YouthAward

The Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth invites applications from suitably qualified candidates with relevant youth development expertise for an immediate vacancy arising on the Council.

More Details on StateBoards: https://stateboards.ie/en/?option=com_jobsearch&view=jobdetails&cid=187711&campaignId=undefined

@dcediy

#GaisceAward #GaisceCouncil #YourWayYourAward #YouthDevelopment #YouthAward
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Check out the launch of the 'Outreach' mural from the Breath of Fresh Éire art collaboration with Gaisce - The President's Award, @oberstowncampus, An @gardainsta Síochána Balbriggan, @joecaslin and @narrative4ireland. 😊

@joeobriengreen officially unveiled the mural which is now displayed on the side of Balbriggan Garda Station 👏

The piece depicts a varied group of hands reaching towards a single extended hand of a Garda and speaks of care, collaboration and the need to work together. The hands featured in the painting represent the young people in Oberstown and members of the Balbriggan community.

#GaisceAward #YourWayYourAward #YouthDevelopment #YouthAward #Oberstown #AnGardaSíochána #Balbriggan #Narrative4 #JoeCaslin #ArtCollaboration

Check out the launch of the `Outreach` mural from the Breath of Fresh Éire art collaboration with Gaisce - The President`s Award, @oberstowncampus, An @gardainsta Síochána Balbriggan, @joecaslin and @narrative4ireland. 😊

@joeobriengreen officially unveiled the mural which is now displayed on the side of Balbriggan Garda Station 👏

The piece depicts a varied group of hands reaching towards a single extended hand of a Garda and speaks of care, collaboration and the need to work together. The hands featured in the painting represent the young people in Oberstown and members of the Balbriggan community.

#GaisceAward #YourWayYourAward #YouthDevelopment #YouthAward #Oberstown #AnGardaSíochána #Balbriggan #Narrative4 #JoeCaslin #ArtCollaboration
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Learn more about the Breath of Fresh Éire and Outreach Murals, where young people from Oberstown Children Detention Campus and Balbriggan Gardaí spent time creating physical art pieces. The Breath of Fresh Éire mural is now installed in Balbriggan Rugby Club and the Outreach Mural is displayed at Balbriggan Garda Station.

Watch the full Breath of Fresh Éire video here: [link in bio] https://youtu.be/DHzOLyK8xXk

Breath of Fresh Éire is a collaboration between Gaisce - The President's Award, @oberstowncampus, An @gardainsta Síochána Balbriggan, @joecaslin and @narrative4ireland.

#GaisceAward #YourWayYourAward #YouthDevelopment #YouthAward #BreathOfFreshÉire #Oberstown #AnGardaSíochána #JoeCaslin #Art #Mural #Collaboration

Learn more about the Breath of Fresh Éire and Outreach Murals, where young people from Oberstown Children Detention Campus and Balbriggan Gardaí spent time creating physical art pieces. The Breath of Fresh Éire mural is now installed in Balbriggan Rugby Club and the Outreach Mural is displayed at Balbriggan Garda Station.

Watch the full Breath of Fresh Éire video here: [link in bio] https://youtu.be/DHzOLyK8xXk

Breath of Fresh Éire is a collaboration between Gaisce - The President`s Award, @oberstowncampus, An @gardainsta Síochána Balbriggan, @joecaslin and @narrative4ireland.

#GaisceAward #YourWayYourAward #YouthDevelopment #YouthAward #BreathOfFreshÉire #Oberstown #AnGardaSíochána #JoeCaslin #Art #Mural #Collaboration
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Learn more about "Life's Patterns", a series of ten individual art pieces, assembled by the young people at Oberstown and Balbriggan Gardaí. The art was composed of symbols that held personal significance for them.

Watch the full Breath of Fresh Éire video here: [link in bio] https://youtu.be/DHzOLyK8xXk

Breath of Fresh Éire is a collaboration between @gaisceaward, @oberstowncampus, An @gardainsta Síochána Balbriggan, @joecaslin and @narrative4ireland.

#GaisceAward #YourWayYourAward #YouthDevelopment #YouthAward #BreathOfFreshÉire #Oberstown #AnGardaSíochána #JoeCaslin #Art #Mural #Collaboration

Learn more about "Life`s Patterns", a series of ten individual art pieces, assembled by the young people at Oberstown and Balbriggan Gardaí. The art was composed of symbols that held personal significance for them.

Watch the full Breath of Fresh Éire video here: [link in bio] https://youtu.be/DHzOLyK8xXk

Breath of Fresh Éire is a collaboration between @gaisceaward, @oberstowncampus, An @gardainsta Síochána Balbriggan, @joecaslin and @narrative4ireland.

#GaisceAward #YourWayYourAward #YouthDevelopment #YouthAward #BreathOfFreshÉire #Oberstown #AnGardaSíochána #JoeCaslin #Art #Mural #Collaboration
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Check out how a Breath of Fresh Éire came to life with collaboration between @gaisceaward, @oberstowncampus, An @gardainsta Síochána Balbriggan, @joecaslin and @narrative4ireland.

Watch the full Breath of Fresh Éire video here: [link in bio] https://youtu.be/DHzOLyK8xXk

#GaisceAward #YourWayYourAward #YouthDevelopment #YouthAward #BreathOfFreshÉire #Oberstown #AnGardaSíochána #JoeCaslin #Art #Mural #Collaboration

Check out how a Breath of Fresh Éire came to life with collaboration between @gaisceaward, @oberstowncampus, An @gardainsta Síochána Balbriggan, @joecaslin and @narrative4ireland.

Watch the full Breath of Fresh Éire video here: [link in bio] https://youtu.be/DHzOLyK8xXk

#GaisceAward #YourWayYourAward #YouthDevelopment #YouthAward #BreathOfFreshÉire #Oberstown #AnGardaSíochána #JoeCaslin #Art #Mural #Collaboration
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