Ciara claims top guiding award

A TOTAL of 137 Girl Guides, aged 14-15, travelled from all corners of the country to Croke Park recently to receive Irish Girl Guides’ highest award.   

Twenty-six of the girls who received the Trail Blazer National Guide Award, were from Dublin, including Guide units in Howth, Dundrum, Ballyroan and Lucan. 

Each girl received a Trail Blazer gold pin from Irish Girl Guides’ (IGG) President Maureen Murphy and a National Guide Award certificate from IGG Assistant Chief Commissioner Áine Divilly.

At the event, which the girls celebrated with their families, the President told them: “You have been committed and worked hard to gain the award and gained valuable life-skills in the process. 

“Everyone has put her own stamp on the challenges, which is inspiring. Everyone here has the skills to make a positive contribution to her community and society going forward.”

Carina Egan, Chair of IGG Guide Branch, said that without the hard work and commitment of the 137 girls there would be no celebrations.

“This award is made in recognition of the successful completion of a series of challenges, including teamwork activities, outdoor survival skills, community service, global awareness and working with younger members of Irish Girl Guides to help them develop confidence, independence and essential life-skills,” said Ms Egan.

“We all know that you have worked to your fullest potential to receive this award and hope you continue to use many of the life-skills you have achieved wherever life takes you in the future.”

Irish Girl Guides welcomes new members from age 5+ and volunteer leaders from age 18+. Previous experience of guiding is not necessary. To find out more information, visit www.irishgirlguides.ie.