Intergenerational Schools Awards Ceremony 2025
We were delighted to celebrate intergenerational learning, connection and creativity at this year’s Intergenerational Schools Awards ceremony, where seven awards were presented to schools across Ireland.
The awards recognise exceptional projects that bring generations together through shared experiences, fostering understanding, respect, and friendship between young people and older adults.
Group Project Awards Winners:
Platinum: Maynooth Post Primary
Gold: Coláiste Eoin
Silver: Carrick-on-Shannon Community School
Bronze: Sancta Maria College
Mini Company Awards Winners:
Loreto Community School and Edmund Rice College
A Special Recognition Award was presented to Crossmolina National School, recognised for their innovative project involving the development of a board game to raise school funds. As part of their prize, the school received a generous donation of board games from Hasbro for every classroom — a gift that will continue to foster intergenerational fun and learning within the community.
This year’s ceremony was made all the more special with the presence of GAA All-Stars and DCU Alumni, Lyndsey Davey and Denise Masterson, who presented the awards and delivered a joint speech titled “Stronger Together – Learning Across Generations.”
Lyndsey and Denise, both legends of Dublin Ladies Gaelic Football, shared personal stories about the impact of intergenerational mentorship in sport and life. Lyndsey reflected on the lessons she learned from older teammates as a young player, while Denise spoke about how success is built across generations — “by people before us, beside us, and those who come after.” Their message reinforced the powerful role of sport, storytelling, and shared experience in building lasting intergenerational bonds.
The Intergenerational Schools Awards are a testament to the importance of collaboration between schools, families, and communities in building a more age-inclusive society. These projects highlight the value of connection across generations — not just in the classroom, but in everyday life.
A special thanks to all the students, teachers, older participants, and community members who made these projects possible, and to the DCU judging panel for their thoughtful work reviewing all the applications.
We invite you to browse the photo gallery from the event below and join us in celebrating these inspiring schools that show what’s possible when generations come together.
