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About the Gaisce Award
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Gaisce, which is also known as the President’s Award, is a personal development programme for people aged between 15 and 25 to fulfil their potential. The award comes in three stages, bronze, silver and gold, each of increasing difficulty and timescales. Students often begin their bronze award in secondary school, and this year many University of Galway students are taking the chance to complete the award.
The awards consist of 13, 26 and 52-week programmes taking up three hours of time each week. Through participation in personal, physical and community challenges, young people feel that it enhances confidence and well-being. Participants must also complete an adventure journey as part of each award. The adventure journey is something that often is part of a fundraiser and is a team effort!
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University of Galway students Cathy, Sinead, Caitlin, Ciaran, and Keith all shared a few words on their Gaisce experiences. Read University of Galway Students' interviews and stories about their journey for the Gaisce Medals!
Gaisce teaches you that if you put your mind to something, you can achieve it with hard work and dedication. It is a great opportunity to take part in the community and give back. Gaisce will challenge you to meet your goals, and you have the opportunity to try new things and make friends along the way. - Student Catherine Mohan
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University of Galway Flirt FM Radio Station audio Interviews with students on their journey for the Gaisce Award!
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Kirsty Shares how her Gold Award is going, and managing her time. Kirsty's community aspect of her award is her volunteering to be a Gaisce PAL.
To sign up for the award, email: studentvolunteering@universityofgalway.ie to meet the Gaisce PALs - Lorraine Tansey, Kirsty Moran and Aidan Harte.
Aidan graduated from the University of Galway with a BA in Geography, Sociology & Political Science in 2016, and an MA in Public Advocacy & Activism in 2017. He currently coordinates the University of Sanctuary Initiative at University of Galway and represents the University of Sanctuary initiative on the Galway City Community Network (GCCN). He sits on the board of directors of AMACH! LGBT+ Galway, and represents the GCCN on the board of the Galway City Partnership (GCP).
Aidan’s research interests include youth and critical civic engagement, migration and International Protection, as well as rights-based initiatives. He has published works on ICT in Service-Learning, and Service-Learning practices from students' perspectives.
CEO of Gaisce Yvonne McKenna, University of Galway's Lorraine Tansey, Chair of Gaisce John Cunningham and Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh.
I'm Kirsty Moran, and I'm a Gaisce PAL currently co-ordinating 'Your Gaisce Summer' at the University of Galway. If you are looking for more info or thinking of starting your award, you can reach me through studentvolunteering@universityofgalway.ie
I am a Commissioned Officer in, Irish Defence Forces. Level 7 leadership, management, and defense studies. Currently studying B. Sc Computer Science. I was SU Clubs Captain 20/21. Secretary/Ladies Captain University of Galway Boxing 19/20. Director of Competitions University of Galway Equestrian 20/21. Editor with Hersport. ie
I am interested in the following:
Physical: horse riding, tetrathlon, adventure racing, boxing and scuba diving.
Skills: musician/conductor/teacher, admin, first response and journalism.
Community: organising colour dashes, fun runs, concerts for charity, and mentoring.
If you have any questions about any of these topics or any sporting area, get in contact!
Joseph is a staff member of the Access Office at NUI Galway and a new Gaisce PAL!
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About the Gaisce Award
Examples of University of Galway's Gaisce journeys
Gaisce PALs to help you
News updates and Instagram
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