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Car Raffle 2018

We are delighted to announce the launch of our 2018 Ford Focus car raffle. Ford Ireland have been an incredibly generous partner to Irish Guide Dogs down throughout the years and this year is no different. In fact, Ford Ireland have increased the prize value this year to over €25,000. Over the next six […]

June 20

Humans of Irish Guide Dogs – Pamela

We want you to get to know the PAWsome humans that make the work we do possible! So, meet Clonmel/Waterford Volunteer branch member Pamela Johnson! Who are you and Where do you volunteer? I am Pamela Johnson, living in Co Tipperary and 76 years young. I’m a member of the Clonmel / Waterford Volunteer Fundraising […]

June 11

Humans of Irish Guide Dogs – Laura O’ Connell

We want you to get to know our PAWsome staff and to ask them questions about their work. So meet Laura! What’s your role at the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind? My name is Laura O’ Connell and I am a Breeding Programme Assistant. How long have you been working here? I have been […]

June 06

Lean’s Lessons for B&B and Airbnb Owners!

Finally it is beginning to feel a lot like summer! With this in mind, this weeks’ Lean’s Lessons focuses on people with a Guide Dog or Assistance Dog booking a stay in a Bed & Breakfast or Airbnb. If you work in the tourism industry, this week’s Lean’s Lessons may be of particular interest to […]

June 01

Humans of Irish Guide Dogs – Sarah Hathaway

We want you to get to know the #PAWsome humans that make the work we do possible! Meet Breeding Dog Volunteer Sarah Hathaway! What is your name and where are you from? My name is Sarah. I’m a Breeding Dog Volunteer from Bandon in Cork. What’s the name of your Breeding Dog? I have retired […]

May 28

Humans of Irish Guide Dogs – Jayne

We want you to get to know our PAWsome staff and to ask them questions about their work. So, meet Jayne Husband from our Training team! What’s your role at the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind? I am a Guide Dog Mobility Instructor (GDMI), which means I am responsible for the advanced part of […]

May 21

Humans of Irish Guide Dogs – Catherine Leacy Coniry

We want you to get to know the PAWsome humans that make the work we do possible! Meet Guide Dog Owner and Wexford Volunteer branch member Catherine Leacy Coniry! Who are you and Where do you volunteer? My Name is Catherine Leacy Coniry and I am a volunteer for the Wexford Volunteer fundraising branch of […]

May 16

Ed and Izzy feature on Countrywide

Last Saturday Guide Dog Owner Ed Harper was featured on RTE Radio 1’s Countrywide, hosted by Damien O’Reilly. Ed was speaking to producer Grainne McPolin about his life on Cape Clear as a goat farmer and how his Guide Dog Izzy makes it possible. Check out the short video RTE have produced about their visit to […]

May 14

Humans of Irish Guide Dogs – Evelyn

We want you to get to know our PAWsome staff and to ask them questions about their work. So meet Evelyn! What’s your role at the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind? I work on the Fundraising team as Corporate Partnerships Executive. How long have you been working here? I have been working with Irish […]

May 10

Lean’s Lessons on Bringing A Guide/Assistance Dog in a Taxi

Have you ever wondered how and where a Guide Dog or Assistance Dog travels in a taxi or hackney? This week our Advocacy and Policy Coordinator Lean Kennedy, looks at all you need to know about how Guide Dogs & Assistance Dogs travel in taxis, hackneys or other Small Public Service Vehicles.