Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind

Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind Providing services to people who are blind or vision impaired and families of children with autism
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31/12/2025

What a year 2025 has been! 🐾

We can’t thank anyone and everyone who has supported us and our work in any way, shape, or form! 💚

We are very excited to start revealing some of our major plans for 2026 where of course we will be celebrating our 50-year anniversary.

Be sure to keep an eye out for the end of this video! 👀

 Now vs Then!Take a look at Dog in Training Grayson who is pictured first as he enters advanced training recently, versu...
29/12/2025



Now vs Then!

Take a look at Dog in Training Grayson who is pictured first as he enters advanced training recently, versus when he was pictured last year as a puppy!

A huge thank you to Puppy Raiser Mehdi Entezary for providing Grayson with the help, training. and experiences that he needed before being able to enter advanced training.

Seeing Grayson move on to “big school” to become such an important part of someone's life was such a rewarding moment for Mehdi, knowing they have been part of that journey!

You too can help by becoming a Puppy Raiser and keeping a puppy in your home, helping them with vital basic training.

If you are interested in joining our amazing community of Puppy Raisers, be sure to click the link here to find out more: https://www.guidedogs.ie/ways-to-help/volunteer/puppy-raising

Today is the last Sunday of 2025!What better way to celebrate than by entering our car raffle to be in with a chance of ...
28/12/2025

Today is the last Sunday of 2025!

What better way to celebrate than by entering our car raffle to be in with a chance of winning a brand-new 261 Ford Puma!

The draw takes place in just over 4 weeks on January 29th. Be sure to get your tickets for only €5 by clicking the link here: https://shop.guidedogs.ie/products/car-raffle-ticket-2026



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Are you looking to test yourself in 2026? Why not run a marathon, FOR US?As part of our 50th Anniversary celebrations, w...
27/12/2025

Are you looking to test yourself in 2026? Why not run a marathon, FOR US?

As part of our 50th Anniversary celebrations, we have 50 places across the three races taking place in Cork on May 31st, 2026.

We also have a number of places in the Dublin Marathon on October 25th, 2026!

For more information on both marathons, please visit our Events page by clicking the link here: https://www.guidedogs.ie/events

Sometimes a dog needs to step away from our formal training programmes, and when they do, their story often takes a wond...
26/12/2025

Sometimes a dog needs to step away from our formal training programmes, and when they do, their story often takes a wonderful new turn. Many go on to become incredible “career change” dogs—beloved pets, trusted companions, or even one of our Ambassador Dogs.

Wren is one of those special successes! He’s taken on the role of “big brother” to Quaid, a puppy in training, offering gentle guidance, sharing helpful training tips, and providing plenty of cosy cuddles along the way.

Dogs really do learn from each other. Quaid might already be shooting passed his Big Bro in height at just six months old, but he’ll always look up to Wren as his mentor and best buddy!

MERRY CHRISTMAS! 🎄🎅Our Y-Litter puppies are curious as to what Santa Paws left for them 🎁Hope he was good to you all too...
25/12/2025

MERRY CHRISTMAS! 🎄🎅

Our Y-Litter puppies are curious as to what Santa Paws left for them 🎁

Hope he was good to you all too 😊

Merry Christmas from everyone at Irish Guide Dogs 💚🐾

Dog in Training Hazel is making sure the man himself is prepped and ready to go on his travels this evening.Make sure yo...
24/12/2025

Dog in Training Hazel is making sure the man himself is prepped and ready to go on his travels this evening.

Make sure you all get to bed nice and early!

From all of us at Irish Guide Dogs, Merry Christmas Eve!

You can help change the future.This Christmas, we’re thinking of the remarkable individuals who chose to leave a legacy ...
23/12/2025

You can help change the future.

This Christmas, we’re thinking of the remarkable individuals who chose to leave a legacy in support of our work this year. Their generosity is already transforming lives, bringing hope and independence to many families. We are deeply grateful 💚

You can create that kind of impact, too. Through our partnership with Free Will Ireland, you can even write your will for free and learn how to leave a legacy that will make a lasting difference.

🚨 PLEASE WELCOME OUR NEW PUPPIES 🚨Our Wonderful W-litter puppies were born on November 11th to mum Belle and sire Serou,...
22/12/2025

🚨 PLEASE WELCOME OUR NEW PUPPIES 🚨

Our Wonderful W-litter puppies were born on November 11th to mum Belle and sire Serou, and we are excited to introduce you to the whole gang 💚

We have 7 W-Litter pups: 4 boys and 3 girls named Willa, Wendel, and Wednesday, Whistler, Walker, Watson, and Welles!

We would like to pay a huge thank you to our Brood Stockholder Emma Stewart-Liberty for her ongoing care and support raising these beautiful pups!

Have you entered our new online raffle to win a stay at the Rochestown Park Hotel Wedding Suite over Valentine’s Day wee...
21/12/2025

Have you entered our new online raffle to win a stay at the Rochestown Park Hotel Wedding Suite over Valentine’s Day weekend?

Tickets are €10 each or you can buy 6 tickets for €50!

Click the link here to get your tickets now: https://shop.guidedogs.ie/products/valentines-weekend-raffle

A huge thank you to Rochestown Park Hotel for their support and for providing the amazing prize.

Tickets are only available online until 31 January. Ticket numbers will be sent via email, Draw takes place on February 2nd.

Dog in Training Jaidee was recently lending a paw of support for the amazing carol singers of Ballincollig Community Sch...
20/12/2025

Dog in Training Jaidee was recently lending a paw of support for the amazing carol singers of Ballincollig Community School!

Well done, Jaidee, and well done to all of the students. You were absolutely brilliant!

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Model Farm Road
Cork
T12WT4A

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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