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Gaisce - The President's Award @gaisceaward.bsky.social · 1d

Now on stage: our Fair Chance Hiring panel with Edel McSorley & Richard Donovan (Mr Price), Damien Quinn (Spéire Nua), and Ruthanne Barry. Moderated by Marion Irwin Gowran (Gaisce) #FairChanceHiring #InclusiveWorkplace #GaisceAward #SecondChances

Gaisce - The President's Award @gaisceaward.bsky.social · 2d

We’re underway at #GenerationChange!

Gaisce CEO @avrilryan.bsky.social , Gaisce Chair @ainekerr.bsky.social and Sean Kinsella, Mentor and Speaker, gave attendees a warm welcome!

#FairChanceHiring #InclusiveWorkplace #PathwaysToWork #GaisceAward #IrishPrisonService #IrishProbationService

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Gaisce - The President's Award @gaisceaward.bsky.social · 2d

Doors are open for #GenerationChange: Embracing New Horizons. A warm welcome to all joining us today!

#GenerationChange #FairChanceHiring #SecondChances #InclusiveWorkplace #PathwaysToWork #GaisceAward #IrishPrisonService #IrishProbationService #DepartmentOfJustice

Gaisce - The President's Award @gaisceaward.bsky.social · 3d

Want to find out more about the Gold Award? ✨

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

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/going-for-gold-gaisce-gold-award-information-session-tickets-1569935803249

Gaisce - The President's Award @gaisceaward.bsky.social · 3d

Want to find out more about the Gold Award? ✨

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

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/going-for-gold-gaisce-gold-award-information-session-tickets-1569935803249

Gaisce - The President's Award @gaisceaward.bsky.social · 11d

parkrun – By running, jogging or walking in one of the many events organised by parkrun around the country, or by volunteering at one of these events, young people will be able to fulfil elements of their Gaisce Award.

Gaisce - The President's Award @gaisceaward.bsky.social · 11d

SpunOut – Take on the SpunOut Academy’s 13-week course for your Bronze Award and build knowledge and skills that support mental health and emotional wellbeing.

CareersPortal – Take part in the Career Skills Competition with CareersPortal.

Women’s Mini Marathon – Train for the Women’s Mini Marathon

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Gaisce - The President's Award @gaisceaward.bsky.social · 11d

Here's who's coming along! ✨⬇️

Thomas F. Meagher Foundation – Take part in the Thomas F. Meagher Foundation’s annual Flag Day and help to promote pride in, and respect for, the Irish flag and its meaning for peace and inclusivity.

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Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · 24d

A really important indicator of a thriving society is active citizenship and volunteering. @IrishGirlGuides always welcomes new leaders to inspire, lead and have a lot of fun with amazing young people around the country. @gaisceaward.bsky.social @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social

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University College Dublin @ucddublin.bsky.social · 25d

💙💛 New elective module for students working towards Gaisce Award

UCD and @gaisceaward.bsky.social have partnered to launch a new elective module supporting undergraduate students who are registered for the Award or acting as President’s Award Leaders (PAL).
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UCD introduces elective module for students working towards Gaisce Award

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UCD College of Social Sciences and Law @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social · 29d

@ucdschooloflaw.bsky.social UCD & @gaisceaward.bsky.social launch a new elective module supporting students pursuing Gaisce Awards. President Michael D. Higgins welcomed the partnership, calling it "an opportunity for young people to build skills and active citizenship."

www.ucd.ie/socscilaw/ne...

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Gaisce - The President's Award @gaisceaward.bsky.social · 15d

Applications are now open for the 2025 Gaisce SUAS Bursary Fund! The fund supports Gaisce Participants who need financial assistance. 💛

Hear from past recipients in our video and apply before 5:00 PM, Oct 17th: https://www.gaisce.ie/suas/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xA0jVp9gddM

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LYCS (Lourdes Youth and Community Services) @lycsdublin.bsky.social · Aug 5

Huge congratulations to our incredible #CTC Gaisce Group on completing their @gaisceaward.bsky.social Adventure Journey - navigating 50km of hiking and ending with a splash in the sea!

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Gaisce - The President's Award @gaisceaward.bsky.social · Jul 7

Applications for the Gaisce Defence Forces Challenge 2025 close at 11:59 pm this Wednesday! 📣

Don't miss the opportunity for a unique Adventure Journey experience. 🪖

Apply now: ow.ly/WHWY50WgBcq

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rlka...

Gaisce Defence Forces Challenge 2024 Highlights

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Gaisce - The President's Award @gaisceaward.bsky.social · Jun 30

We're delighted to welcome Clíodhna Malone to Gaisce's operations team! 🙌

She will be overseeing Wexford, Carlow and Kilkenny as a Development Officer while Paul Darby is on a career break. 😊

Read more: t.co/J0WezWvX1C

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Gaisce - The President's Award @gaisceaward.bsky.social · Jun 30

We will be doing more throughout the year to celebrate Gaisce’s 40th anniversary, so keep an eye out! If you have any ideas, get in touch, we’d love to hear from you: [email protected].
Comhghairdeachas libh go léir!
#Gaisce40 #BeTheArrow

Gaisce - The President's Award @gaisceaward.bsky.social · Jun 30

We’ve seen all sorts of challenges, from walking the dog, juggling, learning Irish, playing an instrument, volunteering in your community, joining sports clubs, the list goes on!

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Gaisce - The President's Award @gaisceaward.bsky.social · Jun 30

It's been a truly incredible experience witnessing so many people get involved in Be The Arrow through May and June. You’ve helped us to celebrate our 40th anniversary while pursuing personal development and fundraising, which will enable more young people to start and complete their Gaisce Award.

text: be the arrow, thank you for taking on the challenge

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Áine Kerr @ainekerr.bsky.social · Jun 1

Limping over the line in an unpleasant 54’40 finish at the VHI Mini Marathon.
But what a day watching women running for themselves, running for charities, just putting one foot in front of the other and willing each other on. Priceless. 💜
@gaisceaward.bsky.social #BeTheArrow

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Áine Kerr @ainekerr.bsky.social · May 23

Match day! (For the first time in 10++ years)
All donations to the @gaisceaward.bsky.social Bursary Fund to help increase participation and access to Gaisce awards for young people experiencing marginalisation or who are living in difficult circumstances www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/a... #bethearrow

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Áine Kerr @ainekerr.bsky.social · May 19

Daring to wear a @monaghangaa jersey into a Dublin club training tonight for #bethearrow with @gaisceaward.bsky.social 😅

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Gaisce - The President's Award @gaisceaward.bsky.social · May 14

Record-breaking Dublin Gaelic Football Manager, Jim Gavin is no stranger to a challenge, and so we invited him to take on #BeTheArrow challenge!

Sign up free: www.bethearrow.ie

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Jim Gavin Takes on Gaisce's Be The Arrow Challenge

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Gaisce - The President's Award @gaisceaward.bsky.social · May 14

Out of retirement and onto the pitch for the #BeTheArrow challenge — @ainekerr.bsky.social is returning to GAA football after 10 years! ⚽

Join Áine and sign up: bethearrow.ie

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Áine Kerr Takes on Gaisce's Be The Arrow Challenge

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Gaisce - The President's Award @gaisceaward.bsky.social · May 14

Sign-ups for #BeTheArrow — Gaisce’s 40th anniversary challenge — are open until the end of May!

Choose your challenge and get involved today: www.bethearrow.ie

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LYCS (Lourdes Youth and Community Services) @lycsdublin.bsky.social · May 9

Our CTC Gaisce Group visited @TheHughLane Gallery for a tour and workshop. We had a great time and discussed how art, by Ailbhe Ní Bhriain and others, explores the ecological crisis and post-colonial issues. @irishaid.bsky.social @gaisceaward.bsky.social #LYCS #GCE #GlobalCitizenship #Gaisce #Pobal

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