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Irish Girl Guides (IGG) is proud to partner with Gaisce – The President’s Award, offering our Senior Branch members an exciting opportunity to earn dual recognition for their achievements.
Through the Gaisce Dual Award Programme, girls from 14 up to the age of 25 can complete their Bronze Star, Silver Moon, or Golden Sun and simultaneously achieve the corresponding Bronze, Silver, or Gold Gaisce Award.
What is the Gaisce Dual Award Programme?
The Gaisce Award is Ireland’s national youth achievement award, designed to encourage young people to step outside their comfort zones, build new skills, and make a positive impact in their communities. It is a direct challenge from the President of Ireland to all young people to dream big and fulfil their potential.
Through the Dual Award Programme, IGG’s Senior Branch journey is formally aligned with Gaisce’s structure. This means challenges a girl undertakes in IGG (from volunteering and developing skills to outdoor adventures) also count towards her Gaisce Award.
In short: one journey, double recognition.
Benefits for young women
Participating in the Dual Award Programme offers a range of benefits:
- *Build confidence and resilience by setting and achieving personal goals.
- *Develop life skills including teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving.
- *Enhance future opportunities: Gaisce Awards are widely recognised by employers and universities.
- *Create memories and friendships through adventure, service, and shared challenges.
We are proud to celebrate the young women who have already benefited from this programme. Hear their stories from Katie, Emily, and Dara and discover how it has shaped their IGG experience.
How the Dual Award works in IGG
When a Senior Branch member works towards her Bronze Star, Silver Moon, or Golden Sun, she is also completing the requirements for the corresponding Gaisce Award, as long as she is registered with Gaisce.
Typical activities include:
- *Community Involvement – volunteering or helping the community through various initiatives.
- *Personal Skill Development – learning a new language, art, music, or other personal skills.
- *Physical Recreation – engaging in new sports or maintaining a fitness routine.
- *Adventure Journey – participating in outdoor activities such as hiking and expeditions.
Get involved and learn more
The IGG and Gaisce partnership is helping empower the next generation of confident, skilled, and compassionate women. Many girls find that the programme not only challenges them but also gives them memories they will carry for life.
One journey, double achievement! Senior Branch members, join the Gaisce Dual Award Programme today!
To learn more about the programme, contact us at: gaisce@irishgirlguides.ie