Gaisce for Transition Year Students

Shannon River Adventure Is the Ideal For Your Gaisce Adventure

Transition Year students completing their Gaisce Adventure Journey at Shannon River Adventure — Transition Year students Gaisce

What Is Gaisce and Why Is It Perfect for Transition Year?

Transition Year is about learning beyond the classroom, building confidence, and discovering new skills. Gaisce – The President’s Award is one of the most popular and rewarding programmes available to TY students across Ireland.

Gaisce is a nationally recognised personal development award for young people aged 14–25. For Transition Year students, the Bronze Gaisce Award fits seamlessly into the school year, allowing students to set personal goals while developing independence, teamwork, and resilience.

Benefits of Gaisce for TY Students and Teachers

Gaisce delivers clear benefits for both students and schools, making it an excellent addition to any TY programme.

Benefits of Gaisce for TY Students

Builds confidence and self-belief
Encourages responsibility and goal-setting
Develops teamwork and leadership skills
Enhances CVs, college applications, and future opportunities

Benefits of Gaisce for TY Teachers and Schools

A structured programme aligned with TY objectives
Recognised and respected nationwide
Encourages student engagement and independence
Supports wellbeing, physical activity, and personal growth

Gaisce helps TY students build confidence, teamwork and resilience — Gaisce helps TY students build confidence teamwork and resilience

The Gaisce Adventure Journey Explained

One of the four core elements of the Gaisce Award is the Adventure Journey — often the most memorable part for TY students.

The Adventure Journey challenges students to:

Plan and prepare as a team
Take part in a physical outdoor journey
Work together over multiple days
Reflect on their learning and experiences

Choosing the right location and provider is essential — and that’s where Shannon River Adventure stands out.

Why Shannon River Adventure:

Located on the banks of the River Shannon, Shannon River Adventure is one of Ireland’s leading outdoor education centres and a trusted provider for school groups completing their Gaisce Adventure Journey.

Their programmes are specifically designed to meet Gaisce requirements while ensuring students enjoy a safe, fun, and challenging experience.

Activities Available for Gaisce Groups

Kayaking and canoeing on the River Shannon
Orienteering and guided walking routes
Outdoor survival and teamwork challenges
Camping, reflection, and group development sessions

Camping_skills — TY students learning new skills

A Trusted Partner for TY Schools

For TY teachers, Shannon River Adventure offers:

Experienced, qualified instructors
Structured Adventure Journey programmes
Safe, well-managed outdoor facilities
Clear alignment with Gaisce Award criteria

For students, it delivers an experience they’ll talk about long after Transition Year ends.

Plan Your Gaisce Adventure Journey Today

If your school is planning Gaisce for Transition Year students, Shannon River Adventure is the perfect place to complete the Adventure Journey — combining challenge, teamwork, personal growth, and fun.

🌊🏕️ Discover more at www.shannonriveradventure.com

Written by Jane Kelly on 26 January 2026.