Cork woman Katie joins Gaisce youth panel

A young woman from Cork city is to sit on the newly-announced second Gaisce Youth Ambassador Panel as part of the President’s Award.

The panel consists of 14 young people from all around Ireland, aged 16 to 22, and will run until December 2026. Among the panel members is Katie Ní Chróinín from Cork city.

The panel’s 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.

The Gaisce Youth Ambassador Panel represents a diverse group of young people who are passionate about Gaisce and bringing meaningful positivity and growth to young people in Ireland.

Panel members will participate in workshops, attend events, develop new skills, and engage in consultation and decision-making spaces, exploring themes such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), inclusion, and diversity. Additionally, they will benefit from the chance to learn from and engage with experienced guest speakers.

This year, Gaisce is thrilled to welcome back three members of the inaugural Gaisce Youth Ambassador Panel — Ebunoluwa Jamgbadi from Roscommon, Eoin Moylan from Offaly, and Eimear O’Daly from Dublin.

Speaking on the Gaisce Youth Ambassador Panel, Avril Ryan, CEO, of Gaisce — The President’s Award, said: “I am delighted to welcome a new group of amazing young people to our second Youth Ambassador Panel and to welcome back some familiar faces.

“We are committed to championing the voices of young people from all around Ireland and from a wide range of backgrounds,” Ms Ryan said.

“This panel brings fresh perspectives, creativity, and energy, and we look forward to seeing the ambassadors embrace all the opportunities that come with being part of the Gaisce Youth Ambassador Panel throughout 2026.”