The students from Coláiste Chill Mhantáin, Coláiste Chraobh Abhann and Scoil Chonglais, were among a group of over 300 young people who were presented with their Silver Gaisce awards by Dublin GAA player, Jonny Cooper. Gaisce. The President’s Award is a self-development programme that encourages young people to find their passion and make a difference in their community. Every year, hundreds of driven, socially aware and dedicated young people from around the country, between the ages of 15 and 25 step outside their comfort zone to make their community, and their country a better place. The Gaisce Silver Awardees successfully completed four challenge areas for 26 weeks or more - developing a personal skill, volunteering in their community and participating in physical activity.
The Awardees also embarked on a three day outdoor adventure journey as part of their Gaisce Award challenge. During the awards cermony Jonny Cooper, a DCU Graduate and Guest Speaker on the night, spoke of the hard work and dedication it took him to make his dreams a reality. “Seeing such determination and dedication in all these young people is so inspiring. It shows how with enough hard work, focus and determination, you can, and will, achieve your dreams. I’d urge all those who received their Silver Award to continue on and go for gold, and never stop trying.” Also speaking on the night, Yvonne McKenna, Chief Executive of Gaisce - The President’s Award said, “The Gaisce awardees we celebrate tonight have risen to the challenge from the President of Ireland to dream big and fulfil their potential. In their pursuits, they have made Ireland a better place for a great many people.”
Wicklow youths achieve Silver with Gaisce - The President’s Award
Twelve inspirational students from schools in Wicklow were presented with the Gaisce President’s Award silver medals for their outstanding community work and significant personal achievements at a special ceremony in The Helix, Dublin recently.
Pictured receiving their Gaisce Silver Medal President’s Award are students from Coláiste Chraobh Abhann, Kilcoole - Clodagh Bradshaw, Áine Hughes, Ciara Kelly and Sinead Roche, accompanied by their President’s Award Leader, Deirdre Coyle.
Pictured is Matthew McNulty from Coláiste Chill Mhantáin receiving his Gaisce Silver Medal President’s Award from Jonny Cooper.