Courtney McGrailPictured at the announcement that Gaisce – the President’s Award – and Irish Girl Guides (IGG) have launched a partnership to encourage young women to reach for the sun, moon and stars were Griff een Valley Rangers Erin McElwee (17), Sarah Connolly (16) and Amy Dunne (16) at Dunsink Observatory in Dublin. Recognising the similarities between their award schemes IGG members who successfully achieve a Bronze Star, Silver Moon or Golden Sun Award will now receive a Gaisce Award at the
corresponding level. Photo: Conor McCabe