28/10/1985<br />
10/28/1985<br />
28 October 1985<br />
Launch of Gaisce The Presidents Award at Aras an Uachtarain. President Dr. Patrick Hillery launched the new national youth award scheme to be the nations highest award to Irish young people aged 15-25. Picture shows Mary Doherty (left) presenting her pledge to President Hillery. Mr John Murphy, Executive Director of the award in centre and Dr. Tony O'Reilly (2nd left) also feature in the image.