Conor Fallon, a volunteer with No Name Club Mountbellew, has been awarded the Gold Gaisce Award, recognising his commitment to personal development and service to the community.
President Michael D. Higgins presented Conor with the award at a ceremony in Áras an Uachtaráin in November.
The No Name Club provides young people in Mountbellew with a safe place to socialise without the pressure of alcohol and drugs. A former member of the club as a teenager, Conor now gives his time as a volunteer.
He regularly travels home from Limerick, where he is studying, to support the Mountbellew club. His involvement reflects the strong connection he maintains with his community and his dedication to supporting young people.
Ethan Jordan, National Training & Development Officer for No Name Club, commented:
“Conor embodies the values of No Name Club through his unwavering commitment, generosity, and leadership.”
“His Gold Gaisce Award is a testament to his hard work and the positive impact he has on those around him.”
“Seeing Conor progress through No Name Club, from a member to a dedicated volunteer, highlights not only his incredible character but also the lasting impact and benefit of No Name Club.”
“We are so proud to have him as part of the No Name Club family and wholeheartedly congratulate him on this immense achievement.”
Gaisce is the President’s awards scheme, which aims to foster young people’s potential by encouraging them to set goals in a number of areas and then achieve them.
The Gold Gaisce Award is the highest honour of its kind in Ireland, requiring participants to demonstrate commitment across areas including community service, personal skills, and physical recreation.
No Name Club is a national, voluntary youth organisation that aims to empower provides young people aged 15-18 by providing a fun, safe environment where they can socialise without the pressures of alcohol or drugs.
Operating youth clubs all over Ireland, No Name Club plays a vital role in offering young people safe spaces where they can build confidence and social skills, while avoiding some of the risks of peer pressure.
If you’d like to find out more about establishing a No Name Club in your locality, or you’d like to find out more about your nearest club, contact https://nonameclub.ie/
