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Wednesday, 9 October 2019 16:34

Thousands of young people in the midlands have taken part since 1985.

The first ever Lá Gaisce will celebrate the achievements of young people across the midlands.

Gaisce - the President's Award - will launch a special portal on its website to allow people to share their stories.

The award is a self-development programme for young people aged between 15 to 25 and aims to enhance confidence through community participation.

CEO Yvonne McKenna says thousands of people have completed the programme since its inception:

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