Guide Dog Owner and Branch Co-Chair Tom O’Neill tells us about Balbriggan/North Co. Dublin Branch. At sixteen I realised my eyesight was not as good as my family and friends.  At 27, I fully learnt I was losing my eyesight because of a genetic condition called Retinitis Pigmentosa. In 1980, Breege and I married and […]

Nicky Kealy, Guide Dog Owner and Branch Chair tells us about our Carlow Branch My name is Nicky Kealy and I am the current Chairperson of the Carlow Branch of Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind. Our Branch was founded in 1985 by the late Irene Dillon who was well known locally for her compassion […]

We are constantly amazed by the selflessness of our Volunteers up and down the country who give of their time to make a difference to the lives of others. During the Covid-19 pandemic that spirit of compassion has been very evident as support has been shown to those who are vulnerable. Barbara Foley has told […]

We are in uncharted waters as we all adjust our daily lives and routines during the COVID-19 crisis. As ever, the welfare of our entire Community is our priority. With this in mind, we have created this hub where we will post updates detailing how we are adapting to the current situation and the various supports […]

Congratulations to Jane Ward who is the winner of our Ford Focus Car Raffle. Jane, we look forward to handing over the keys to a 2020 Ford Focus in the New Year! The winning ticket was drawn by Patrick Murphy from Ford Ireland. Our General Manager, Tim O’Mahony made the call to Jane who was […]