Tar Éis Óir
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- Irish Gaisce Award Holders Association
- Me, Myself, and I
- Tar Éis Óir - Where Gaisce awardees go after all the hard work....
We are the Irish Award Holders Association and if you are doing or have your Gaisce, DofE or IAA Gold or other Award we want to hear from you! PALs are also very welcome at TÉÓ as are those of you thinking about starting the award.
Our aims:
- To support Gaisce
- To provide a forum for the views of Award holders
- To encourage Gold Award holders to become President’s Award Leaders
- To establish links with award holders internationally
- To provide members with social, training and other activities for their continued
personal development.
You can see what we got up to last year in the blog section below.
We are also on facebook.
We really want to hear from you! Any questions, either ask in the comments box or email us at tareisoir@gmail.com. If you contact the Award office in Dublin Castle, they can also put you in touch with us.
- Next Event: First Aid Course - Cork
- Tar Éis Óir will be facilitating a First Aid Course in Cork for Participants, PALs and interested parties over the weekend 16 - 18 October 2009. Places are still available. Email us at tareisoir@gmail.com for details.
- Upcoming Event: Surfing and Water Safety
- A practical weekend of surfing and general water safety information to be held on the West Coast on the weekend of 13th - 15th November 2009
- Recent Event: Wicklow Mountains
- A practical weekend based in Glendalough International Youth Hostel, covering the basics of mountain safety and the skills needed for expeditions. Two good days of hiking over the weekend 2nd - 4th October 2009. We were delighted to meet a large group doing their bronze expedition in Glendalough!
- Recent Event: RDS Higher Options
- Tar Éis Óir once again assistied Gaisce - the President's Award by manning the Gaisce stand at the Higher Options event in the RDS between the 16th - 18th September 2009.
- Recent Event : Gold Award Expedition - Slovenia
- Mountain Survival and Expedition Skills held in conjunction with MEPI, the Slovenian branch of the International Award with instructors from the Slovenian Army's mountain unit in the Slovenian Alps from July 31st - August 9th 2009. Full report to follow.
- Recent Event: Gold Award Expedition Romania
- Expedition for Gold Participants taking place in Czech Republic and Romania in partnership with EDIE - the Czech branch of the International Award from June 23rd - July 1st 2009. Full report to follow.
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Tar Eis Oir Slovenia - Ireland Challenge
A group of young people will be putting their Award skills to the test as they navigate their way across the Slovenian Alps as part of their Gold Award Expedition.
The six-day expedition, taking place between 31 July and 9 August, is the first phase of the Slovenia - Ireland Challenge, a pan-European youth exchange between young people taking the International Award. The project is the first such international initiative between the two countries.
"Both M.E.P.I. (Slovenia) and Tar Éis Óir (Award Holder’s Association, Ireland) have invested tremendous combined efforts to realise this first joint international exchange project, firmly rooted in the core principles of being safe, challenging, educational and fun, and true to the values of the International Award for Young People. Through this project we strive for the participants from both countries to learn more, dream more, do more and become more", says Andrew Forde, Expedition Leader.
Survival skills
The participants, all from different educational, social and geographical backgrounds, and each with varying physical ability, will have to call upon their knowledge and skills to see them through.
The group will have to plan routes, navigate their way through the mountains and ensure the safety of the team. Supervisors will be keeping an eye on the team, but it's very much down to them to complete the journey themselves.
"I can`t wait to start, because the preparations, fundraising, trying to keep fit, worrying about 1001 things, borrowing various parts of equipment from generous friends, etc, are kind of killing me right now!" enthuses Katja Jezeršek from Slovenia.
"I am nervous too. I have a feeling that the project (especially the survival part) will be hard… but that is what we are looking for, right? Something difficult, something challenging, something different."
Exploring identity
As well as practical skills, the participants will explore the idea of a shared European identity, expanding their knowledge on pan-European (and global) issues, such as human rights, environmental protection and active citizenship.
"We want to promote a culture of understanding and tolerance between people of different cultures, customs, opinions, backgrounds and ethnicities, to enjoy the richness of diversity," explains Andrew.
Community work
Individuals will also be required to engage with the local community and in environmental protection activities in which they have been exploring. It is hoped that this trip will help develop their understanding and appreciation for the environment.
"I’m doing this expedition because it's going to be an adventure and a challenge," says Rachel Hearne from Ireland. "It's not often that one gets the opportunity to spend a week trekking in the Alps - that's a wonderful experience in itself, but doing it 'the hard way' will be quite unique.
"I hope to learn a lot from the survival aspect of the expedition whilst enjoying the great outdoors and learning about Slovenian culture from our fellow adventurers. One can't get to the top by sitting on one's bottom!"
A follow-up project is planned to take place in Ireland in 2010. Pictures from the expedition will be available in August.0 Comments 120 days
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Gold Expedition Summer 2009
Dear award holders and award friends,
as summer 2009 draws ever closer, many of you will be casting your eyes perhaps overseas following completion of your gold award or perhaps you know (or are) someone who still has to complete their expedition section? Either way, we in Tar Eis Oir are planning an expedition this summer that might just suit you!
Who?
This summers expedition will take place in conjunction with our counterparts in the Czech Youth Award - EDIE, and will take place across two countries, the Czech Republic and Romania and is aimed at award participants who are completing their Gold Award. Gold Award Holders are more than welcome to apply but should be award that in the event of shortage of places, priority will be given to award participants. We anticipate that a team of between 6-8 participants and 2 award leaders will be taking part from Ireland.
What and Why?
During the course of the trip, participants will in conjunction with their Czech counterparts, will explore part the Banat region of Romania. This is interesting area that consists of many nationalities and ethnic groups that were cut cut off from their respective countries when the great powers drew up the new borders of Europe after World War I. Participants will not only spend time with their counterparts from the Czech republic on the expedition, but will also get the chance to interact with locals at activities that have been arranged and get the chance to find out about what local life in this remote part of central Europe is like. The expedition itself will be pitched Gold Award level, thus over the course of four days participants will cover some 97km on foot over varying terrain and spend time camping and cooking their own food. As such this will present challenges of many nature's as participants will be carrying their own equipment and be living in close proximity with each other in tents for the duration of the trip, so it is essential that we meet together before our departure so the group can get to know each other and receive any training necessary (depending on the experience of the group)for the event.
When?
The dates we have proposed are from the 23rd of June to the 1st of July, but there will be the option to arrive earlier or latter depending on if you would like to explore a bit more of Prague and the Czech republic. As things stand is, we plan is to fly into Prague on the 23rd of June, to meet with our Czech counterparts beforehand and then proceed to Romania with them on the 24th. We will be "on the road" between the 24th and 29th of June, at which stage we will return to Prague and return to Ireland on or around the 1st of July.
Cost
As of today, with Ryanair and Aerlingus on those dates are currently around €50-60 each way inclusive of taxes and charges ( but excluding travel insurance and baggage costs. There will a cost of approximately €100 to participate in the Czech expedition (which includes transport to and from Romania and two meals a day whilst we are there) and the cost of staying in Prague before and after the expedition and any activities the group wishes to take part in. Therefore we would suggest that participants should budget some €350 or so for this trip inclusive of flights (please remember the earlier flights are booked the cheaper they are), expedition fee, and estimated cost of accommodation (based on booking accommodation in Prague at the earliest possible opportunity) as well as other costs like food, socialising etc.
What do I need?
A basic level of fitness is of course required, but there is plenty of time between now and the event to get training. Perhaps most importantly you need to bring a sense of humour, a willingness to learn and work as a team and above all the enthusiasm to meet and overcome whatever challenges confront you, before, during and after the expedition.
The next steps?
Anyone interested in participating in this years Gold Expedition should request an ap0 Comments 251 days
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International Award Association seeking interns to support major new initiative
Following the announcement of the Peter Cruddas Social Innovation Initiative at the triennial International Gold Event in October, the IAA is now recruiting interns to support this exciting new initiative.
The project, which seeks to tell the story about how Award holders are making a difference through the Award, will be supported by four regional internships, and a co-ordinator internship which will be based in London.
Each of the Association’s four regional offices will be recruiting one intern who can work for a period of around three months, and will begin by July 2009. The co-ordinating intern position will begin in June 2009 and be for a period of 3–9 months. For details of all positions, and how to apply, please read the terms of reference document. All applications must be received by 6th April 2009.
Applicants for regional internships should apply to their regional office as follows:
Africa: africa@intaward.org
Americas: americas@intaward.org
Asia Pacific: asiapacific@intaward.org
Europe, Mediterranean & Arab States: emas@intaward.org
Applications for the co-ordinator intern position should apply to the head of communications at becky.hirt@intaward.org.
To find out more information about the project itself and the internship positions, please download the terms of reference document and the promotional flyer at http://www.intaward.org/news-events/...0 Comments 265 days
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great weekend in glendalough, cheers guys for havin me and letting me slow u down.
Oh and not letting me give up
hey guys.just 2 let ye know...3 frends & myself are just back home after 2 weeks of great fun!1 week hiking on the wicklow way 4 our venture & a week as volunteers in lourdes 4 our residential!great experience...gold here we come!
thanks
Hey guys, Im really stuck for a hike due to the fact that I am the only one in the area doing gold and I would not do it all alone. Any ideas?
hey guys. thanks for a great day at the gold award ceremony. we'd loads of fun and my medal is proudly displayed at home.
Is there anybody doing a hike during the summer, preferably ppl doing the hike for gold. I am currently completing the Gold under the old rrequirements so I have to do 80 km over 4 days. Please tell me some1 is interested in hooking up to do it cause it will b the only thing I will have to do to get my gold next year.
Mel
Hey, I am doing my gold gaisce at the moment and am a bit stuck on what to do for the residental programme. Could anyone give me some ideas?!?
tanks!
hey i got your letter about the expidition and just wanted to know how i can apply
hey i just got the letter about the overseas expidition in slovinia, how can i get involved?
hi i am doing my gold award and am interested in doing the mountain and survival skills course in slovenia. am i too late to apply for it?
Hey! I got my gold on the 31st (I'm one of the two that did a speech) and am really interested in joining TEO and esp going on the Czech rep/romania trip. What do I have to do?!!
Hey, Im looking for some1 to do my adventure with during the summer. I am on my Gold award, hoping to get it next year. I cant go out foreign with the group so Im hoping there is a group doing their adventure in Ireland that I could hook up with
heya.
well i have just got my bronze gaisce award and im in the middle of the silver and hope to do the venture trip this summer but i can't seem to find information on where i can do the trip for it !!!!!!!!!!!!!! if anyone has information can you please mail it on!!!! thanks a million
Aoife , Louth
" gaisce is a great idea love it soooooo much "
haha some luvage for gaisce
Im taking up the Gaisce after my leaving, but i wanted to know can I go straight for the Gold. I've been told both yes and no. In the case of no, i was told i need a bronze and silver. the gold seems like a few weekends out to me tbh. voluntary work. bit of a cycle, camping trip. theres nothing impossible. in saying that, i have great respect for those who do get a Gaisce award. It takes self-motivation and determination, and of course a bit of sacrifice (using up some of your free time).
hey dudes
I'm in the middle of my bronze gaisce award and were going on our adventure this weekend. It's gunna be kool! 
canoeing and the likes! 
anyway em, well yes. Just thought I'd comment! I think gaisce is pretty great idea! 
slaaaan!
Hi, I was wondering if you knew of any clubs in the Dublin area that are involved in the Gaisce award? I'm studying in Trinity and they don't seem to have one and I'd rather not do it on my own....
Hey guys,
Im a lone gold awardee in my area at the moment. Are there any group adventures that I cud hook up with over the summer?
Mel, Offaly
yep i got it sorted .. im doing guitar . one of the teachers in my school are giving lessons so its great..
xxxxx
Hi all,
At the moment I am in the middle of completing my gold Gaisce award. I am almost finished my personal skill with less than ten weeks left. My community avtivity is somewhat harder to complete as it is taking a bit longer but I am going steady at it. I havent started my sport at the moment due to lack of time. At the moment I am in college and involved in 2 things for the gaisce. I am hoping to start my sport when I am finished my skill. I am hoping to do my adventure during the summer and then to get my award in 2010. So here is hoping. It is nice to find a group on bebo for the gaisce. There are others out there who understand what we are doing. Melissa, Offaly