Gaisce Award

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.

The mission of Gaisce is to provide a positive youth development programme that encourages and rewards young people to discover their passions and challenge themselves, positively impacting themselves and the world around them.

Gaisce Participants achieve a Gaisce Award by completing Challenge Areas: Personal Skill, Physical Recreation, Community Involvement, and an Adventure Journey. President’s Award Leaders deliver, guide and support Gaisce Participants undertaking the Award.

In Athboy Community School we have several President’s Award Leaders (PALs), who vitally supports students throughout the process. Young people who complete the Gaisce programme at any level receive a medal, a pin and a certificate signed by the President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins in a ceremony held in the school every year.