Here are some photos of President’s Award Leaders receiving their fifteen year Civic Merit Awards, celebrating their long standing dedication to the Award and its participants.

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Here are some photos of President’s Award Leaders receiving their ten year Civic Merit Awards, marking a significant milestone of commitment.

#PALCON2025 #PresidentsAwardLeaders #GaisceAward #YouthAward #YouthDevelopment #Ireland

Here are some photos of President’s Award Leaders receiving their five-year Civic Merit Awards, recognising their continued support of young people through Gaisce.

#PALCON2025 #PresidentsAwardLeaders #GaisceAward #YouthAward #YouthDevelopment #Ireland

Former Irish Rugby International and Grand Slam winner Fiona Coghlan joined us to present civic merit awards to our PALs, celebrating their dedication, leadership, and community impact. 🏆👏 #PALCON2025

Our panel on ‘The Value of the Gaisce Award’, moderated by Dearbhail McDonald, featured Youth Ambassadors Ebun Jambgadi and Eoin Moylan, Dr Amy Fahy, Peadar Ó Lamhna and Helen Farrell discussing the impact of the Award and the difference it makes for young people. #PALCON2025

Next, a panel with President's Award Leaders Kay Durkin from St. Mary's Holy Faith and Andrew O'Byrne from Céim Ar Chéim. #PALCON2025

“President Connolly expressed her excitement about engaging with the Gaisce Awards and we very much look forward to working with her.”

-Avril Ryan, CEO, Gaisce #PALCON2025

“Your work is why we are here today. Thank you sincerely for your support of, and commitment to our young people. Because of you, you have transformed young people’s lives.”

Minister Helen McEntee opening #PALCON2025 and recognising the contribution of President Award Leaders.

Our MC Dearbhail McDonald opened the day with a warm welcome and introduced our Gaisce 40th Anniversary Reeling In The Years video. #PALCON2025

Helen McEntee, Minister for Education and Youth of Ireland, met with Gaisce Youth Ambassadors at #PALCON2025 before the event began. They spoke about the role of youth voice, the importance of supporting young people and the impact of the Gaisce journey across the country.

#PALCON2025 is underway. We are delighted to welcome President's Award Leaders for a day of reflection, connection and celebration. PALs will look at Gaisce’s impact over 40 years, share learning and recognise leaders receiving a Civic Merit Award. Thank you for your commitment.

Evangelism more completely is the work of the whole church as we live together and toward the world in ways that become an authentic reflection of the universal rule and reign of God in Christ."

- Jeren Rowell #PALCON2025

From General Superintendent David Busic's message on evangelism #PALCON2025 :

"To offer charity (help from position of power) is humane; to offer yourself (from position of vulnerability) is divine."

Some reminders from my friend & mentor Jeren Rowell at #PALCON2025