The President is to award 22 young people from Cork with Gaisce Gold Award Medals recognising their contribution to communities all across Ireland
Gaisce is a non-formal education Award that supports young people aged 14 to 25 on career and learning pathways.
The ceremony at Áras an Uachtaráin will see a total of 98 young people recognised for their outstanding commitment to personal development and contribution to society.
This year’s Gold Awardees have committed two or more years to completing various challenges, resulting in a total of 37,000 hours spent achieving personal goals and volunteering within their communities.