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Áine Kerr, Gaisce Chairperson, Fiona Coghlan, Irish Rugby International, Lucy Ryan, Gaisce PAL with Kilkenny Volunteer Centre and Avril Ryan, Gaisce CEO
Local volunteer and former CBS Kilkenny Guidance Councillor, Lucy Ryan has been honoured at a National Gaisce PAL Celebration.
Gaisce, The President’s Award hosted PALCON at Dublin Castle, a special conference dedicated to President’s Award Leaders.
The event celebrated the work of President’s Award Leaders (PALs) from all over Ireland who work on a voluntary basis supporting, encouraging and guiding young people who undertake their Gaisce Award each year.
Among those recognised was the former schoolteacher, a Gaisce PAL with Kilkenny Volunteer Centre, who was recognised for her commitment to supporting young people on their Gaisce journey for a 15 year period.
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PALs who have supported young people taking part in the Gaisce programme were presented with the Laoch Award for five years' service, the Seaimpín Award for ten years' service, and the Réalta Award for 15 years' service with a total of 111 committed PALs honoured at event.
Those honoured represent a variety of organisations that work with Gaisce, including post-primary schools, youth organisations, youth diversion services, disability services, youth justice and prison services.
Last June, CBS Kilkenny bid a very fond farewell to the local recipient after 34 years of service.
Paying tribute, a school spokesperson thanked the teaching stalwart for her 'enormous contribution' to the school. - READ MORE HERE
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Lucy Ryan (centre) pictured outside CBS Kilkenny in June
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