Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind is a national charity dedicated to helping persons who are blind or vision impaired and families of children with autism to achieve improved mobility and independence. 
Our Vision
A future where persons who are blind, vision impaired and disabled achieve independence and dignity through our world-class dog and ancillary services.
Our Mission
To provide the highest quality of services in partnership with our clients while planning for the future and valuing clients, volunteers and each other.
Our life-changing services include the following training programmes:
- Guide Dogs for people who are blind or vision impaired
- Assistance Dogs for families of children with autism
- Orientation and Mobility
- Independent Living Skills
- Child Mobility Programme
Our clients explain the benefits of our services best in our corporate video. To view our 5 minute presentation, simply click here.
Our Funding
We receive over 85% of our income through voluntary donations and fundraising through a network of volunteers across the country. The remaining 15% is provided through statutory bodies and government agencies. It will cost just over €4 million to run our organisation this year.
Our Headquarters
Our National Headquarters and Training Centre is located on the Model Farm Road two miles outside Cork City. All our training programmes are run at this location. Some of our courses last up to three
weeks with clients staying at the Centre for the duration of their training. Full aftercare is provided for all clients in their home and community.
View the photo gallery of our National Headquarters and Training Centre in Cork.
Our Contact Information
National Headquarters & Training Centre, Model Farm Road, Cork
Tel: +353 21 487 8200
Fax: +353 21 487 4152
E-mail: info@guidedogs.ie
Lo-call: 1850 506 300
Our Affiliations
Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind is proud to be a member of VISPA (Vision Impaired Service Providers Alliance), which includes Fighting Blindness, Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind, NCBI (National Council for the Blind of Ireland) and ChildVision the National Education Centre for Blind Children (formerly St. Joseph’s Centre for the Visually Impaired).
Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind is also a member of the International Guide Dog Federation and Assistance Dogs Europe.
