For Orla O’Higgins, from Raheny in Dublin, the Gaisce journey has been an untraditional one.
What started as a transition year project in 2010 and continued during her studies in UCD 10 years ago has now finally come “full circle” for the 30-year-old, who was the oldest awardee to be recognised at Monday’s event.
Each year the Gaisce Gold Award ceremony celebrates the societal contribution made by young people, who have completed the personal development programme known as the President’s Award.
President Catherine Connolly presented 50 young people with the Gaisce Gold Award at a ceremony at the Royal
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