Offaly duo among members of Gaisce Youth Ambassador Panel

Gaisce, the President’s Award, this week announced the members of its first Youth Ambassador Panel.

And among the 12 panel members were two Offaly representatives; Caitlin Curley (Banagher) and Eoin Moylan (Kilcormac).

The panel consists of young people from all around Ireland, aged 18 to 27, and will run until December 2025.

Its primary goal is to advocate and be ambassadors for Gaisce among their peers and the broader youth audience, while actively collaborating with the Gaisce team to enhance the award experience for other young people.

Caitlin and Eoin are currently students at the University of Galway and Colaiste Naomh Cormac respectively.

The Gaisce Youth Ambassador Panel represents a diverse group of young people from all over the country.

Panel members are set to benefit from training sessions and learning opportunities to develop their leadership skills and enhance their CVs. They will explore themes such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), inclusion, and diversity.

Additionally, they will receive media training, skills development, and the chance to learn from and engage with experienced guest speakers.

Gaisce is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, making it a particularly exciting year for the ambassadors to be involved with the organisation.

Speaking about the Gaisce Youth Ambassador Panel, Avril Ryan, Chief Executive, Gaisce – The President’s Award, said: "I am delighted to have such an insightful and energetic group of young people representing the voice of Gaisce Awardees on our first Gaisce Youth Ambassador Panel.

"It's so important for us to champion the voices of young people from all around Ireland and from a range of diverse backgrounds.

"As we celebrate Gaisce's 40th anniversary this year, this panel of accomplished and enthusiastic young people will be advocates for the Gaisce Award amongst their peers, in their community and nationally."