Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind

07/12/2024

This time next week Santa will be visiting our Training Centre in Cork!

You still have time to book your slot as there are still some remaining!

Feel free to come along to see some magic shows, get some goodies, and also meet Santa!

Book your slot today from the link here: https://shop.guidedogs.ie/collections/all-products/products/santas-grotto-2025

06/12/2024

A new car AND a good deed? Sounds like a win-win to us!

If you buy tickets to enter our Car Raffle you will be in with a chance of winning a brand new Citroen C4 PLUS Hybrid and you will also be supporting our work as we continue our pursuit to change lives!

Tickets are just €5 and are available here: https://shop.guidedogs.ie/collections/all-products/products/car-raffle-ticket-2025
Rules apply.

06/12/2024

The Workplace Relations Commission has ruled that Eddie Rockets Ireland Limited had breached the Equal Status Act 2000 by discriminating against a Guide Dog owner.

Irish equality legislation gives Guide Dog and Assistance Dog owners the right to access businesses and services without discrimination.

Display our Show Your Paws for Access Rights window sticker to demonstrate your support. Order your FREE sticker at [email protected]

Eddie Rockets has been ordered to pay €5,000 compensation to a blind Irish Paralympian after she was told that her guide dog could only sit at tables at the front of a restaurant

05/12/2024

Have you set yourself a challenge for 2025 yet?
How about joining us on our Camino Walk in Spain?
Over 5 walking days of an 8 day stay, travel from Belorado to Fromista covering about 116km!
Join us, challenge yourself, and support our work changing lives!
For more information and to register, please visit: https://www.guidedogs.ie/events/camino-2025

05/12/2024

Huge thanks to Tour De Beara 🐾

Please support if you can 💚

04/12/2024

Barking news! Autumn can be ruff but these images that were sent to us recently got us through it!

Here we have Assistance Dog Cora sent in by Ciara Walsh,
Dog in Training Quipps as a puppy this time last year sent by Shay Halpenny,
Assistance Dog Rhegan enjoying their first Autumn in Ireland sent in by Debbie Muir and Dog in Training Slinky sent in by Niamh Ryan!

Be sure to leave a nice comment for just some of the amazing photos we received, and of course the amazing dogs!

04/12/2024

Are you ready to dig into a new role? We have a paw-sition open where you could join our team!
We are looking for a Breeding Programme Assistant to join our team, if you are interested please visit: https://www.guidedogs.ie/about/about-us/careers


Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind is an equal opportunity employer.

03/12/2024

Our FREE Puppy Raising Webinars are continuing tomorrow evening (Wednesday 4th December 2024) at 1pm!

These are our final two webinars of 2024!

*Please note start time*
If you’re interested in becoming a Puppy Raiser then register to find out more. Please email [email protected]

02/12/2024

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

🎅🏻 Drop by our Training Centre on Model Farm Road, Cork to pick up your Christmas tree (10am-6pm daily until Dec 21) and while here get some PAWsome merchandise including our new Snuggle Buddy, cards, calendars, and tickets for our 2025 Car Raffle!

🎅🏻 Visit Santa’s Grotto on 14th & 15th December – bookings can be made at Reception or online here: https://www.guidedogs.ie/events/santa-s-grotto-2024

Why not pop in and say hello and get your Christmas off to a great start by changing lives!



(Trees are on sale on-site via a third party who is kindly paying IGDB for rental space.)

02/12/2024

As an employer, would you like to find out more about recruiting and employing people with sight loss?

Join us on Thursday, 5 December in Sligo to learn about the funding and supports available to employers, talk to the organisations providing support, and see the latest technology that helps to level the playing field for employees who are blind or vision impaired. Keynote speaker will be barrister, Paralympian and Guide Dog owner Martin Gordon.

The event takes place in the Clayton Hotel from 12:30pm, finishing at 2pm.

If you'd like to attend or for more information, please click the link here: https://www.guidedogs.ie/events/diversify-your-workplace-lunchtime-briefing-sligo

Or contact [email protected]


Funding for the Employment Project is provided by Pobal under the WorkAbility government initiative

29/11/2024

Put your best paw forward and join us on the Camino in 2025!

If you are looking for a new challenge to take on next year, why not head to Spain with us and join us on the Camino Walk?
Walking 116km over 5 walking days of an 8-day trip sure sounds like a fun challenge. Are you up for it?
For more information and to register, please visit: https://www.guidedogs.ie/events/camino-2025

28/11/2024

Winning a brand-new car is cool, but changing lives is priceless.

Buy a ticket for just €5 to be in with a chance of winning a brand-new Citroen C4 PLUS Hybrid, while also supporting our work.

Buy your ticket here: https://shop.guidedogs.ie/collections/all-products/products/car-raffle-ticket-2025
Rules apply.

27/11/2024

There is still time to sign up and get your spot on our 2025 TY Programme which will be running for two weeks in January (20th – 24th and 27th – 31st)

To sign up your school, simply download the application form from our website (https://www.guidedogs.ie/ways-to-help/volunteer/schools-colleges-programme)and email to [email protected].
Applications must only be submitted by TY Co-Ordinator's/Teachers.

27/11/2024

Our FREE Puppy Raising Webinars are continuing this evening (Wednesday 27th November 2024) at 7pm!
*Please Note time*
If you’re interested in becoming a Puppy Raiser then register to find out more. Please email [email protected]

25/11/2024

Do you want to learn about supports for employers and have the chance to see cutting-edge technology while getting to meet the organisations who provide this support?

Why not join us along with keynote speaker Dr. Sinead Kane, for our Employer Lunchtime Briefing where there will be a panel discussion all about the above! We have our first session this week in Cork on November 28th, starting at 12:30pm and finish around 2pm.

If you’d like to attend, please click the link to our events page on our website and fill out the form: https://www.guidedogs.ie/events/diversify-your-workplace-lunchtime-briefing-Cork
For more information please contact [email protected]


Funding for the Employment Project is provided by Pobal under the WorkAbility government initiative.

24/11/2024

The Christmas mood is really beginning to set in here at our Training Centre, we love this time of year!

Have a look at how excited Ambassador Roy Keane, and Ambassador Dog Ozzy are if you have any doubts!



Image description: Ambassador Dog Ozzy sitting down with Ambassador Roy Keane crouching down next to him, while both are next to a Christmas tree at our Training Centre looking towards the camera.

23/11/2024

Dogs in Training Reggie and PJ are so happy to see you here on this post and hope everyone is enjoying their Saturday!

They’re really enjoying themselves in their training so far. Make sure to leave a comment to let them know how your weekend is going!

22/11/2024

PAWsome news! We are now taking bookings for this year’s Santas Grotto at our Training Centre here in Cork!

From 11am to 6pm on both Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th December, you can meet Santa, see some magic shows and even get your very own goodie bag!

So, get ready! The most wonderful time of the year calls for the most adorable memories!
The treats are all packed, and Santa is ready, so what are you waiting for? Book your slot today by visiting the link here: https://shop.guidedogs.ie/collections/all-products/products/santas-grotto-2025