News
Say Hello to our latest class
Friday 03 February, 2012
Today our latest guide dog class left home with their new dogs. Read More
Join us on our exciting Mizen2Malin Cycle
Tuesday 31 January, 2012
We're now taking bookings for our 2012 Mizen2Malin Cycle Challenge. Join 80 cyclists on this exciting event in support of Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind. Read More
Fundraising Trek to El Camino Santiago de Compostella
Thursday 05 January, 2012
Join us on our trek to the Camino Santiago de Compostella! Read More
Volunteer Puppy Walkers Needed!
Tuesday 03 January, 2012
We are urgently looking for volunteer puppy walkers in County Dublin and Kildare. We also need puppy walkers in Munster. Read More
Christmas Cracker Cycle, Saturday, December 10th
Wednesday 07 December, 2011
An estimated 50-80 cyclists will brave the elements to take part in a Christmas Cracker Cycle in Cork this coming Saturday. The cyclists will leave our Headquarters at 9:30 am and head for Bandon, Kilbritton, Kinsale, Carrigaline and then back to Cork, completely a 100km route. Read More
Irish Guide Dogs wins Better Together Video Competition
Tuesday 06 December, 2011
We're delighted to confirm that we have won €3,000 in the Better Together Video Competition organised by The Wheel - the national representative body for community and voluntary groups. Read More
Santa arrives at Irish Guide Dogs HQ in style...
Monday 05 December, 2011
Santa was delighted to be welcomed by so many happy faces yesterday afternoon when he and Mrs Clause arrived at our National Headquarters and Training Centre in Cork for their annual visit. Read More
Christmas Countdown - Santa's here on Sunday!
Friday 02 December, 2011
We're on a Christmas Countdown at our National Headquarters and Training Centre on the Model Farm Road in Cork. Read More
Great Christmas Gifts only a click away at our online store
Friday 02 December, 2011
Turn your Christmas shopping into gifts that just keep on giving! By shopping online at IGDB's website, you'll be helping us raise funds towards the provision of our services. Read More
Curious Christmas Wine Fair this weekend
Wednesday 30 November, 2011
Doing it for the Dogs! Curious Wines host their third Christmas Wine Fair this weekend. Owner Michael is pictured with Kuto, from our Early Training Unit. Read More
Visit our Headquarters this Christmas
Thursday 24 November, 2011
This year our Headquarters and Training Centre on the Model Farm Road in Cork is being turned into a Winter Wonderland, one that’s open to the public! We’ll be open for three weekends in a row before Christmas. Read More
Hats off to Puppy Roxy!
Friday 18 November, 2011
Tanya Schleich, daughter of popular journalist Maureen Fox talks about her Christmas fundraising idea. Read More
Presidential seal of approval for IGDB!
Thursday 10 November, 2011
Election candidate Michael D. Higgins places bet with Paddy Power, our charity partner of the year, for the Presidential Election Charity Bet. Read More
Carrigaline & District Lions Club raise €3,510...
Thursday 10 November, 2011
We were delighted to receive a cheque for €3,510 from Carrigaline & District Lions Club, part of the proceeds of their very successful fundraising walk held in May. Read More
Danielle Hasson is presented with her new Ford Focus
Thursday 10 November, 2011
We were delighted to welcome the winner of our Ford Focus Raffle to our National Headquarters and Training Centre! Read More
Kevin Kennedy hosts fundraiser in New York
Friday 04 November, 2011
And the winner of the Ford Focus is...
Tuesday 01 November, 2011
Our Ford Focus Raffle draw took place on Sunday evening, concluding a hugely successful project that raised €55,000 for Irish Guide Dogs. Read More
Helpful hints for your dog this Halloween
Friday 28 October, 2011
October 31st is a time for dress up and 'trick or treating'. It's generally a fun time for most people, but the same cannot be said for dogs. While their excellent ability to hear is one of their most remarkable abilities, it is also the reason why the sound of fireworks can be extremely frightening for dogs. Read More
The Cork Jazz Festival is in full swing
Friday 28 October, 2011
As hundreds of musicians and jazz fans descend on Cork City, our staff and volunteers are out selling Ford Focus Raffle tickets in Cork City. Read More
Please support us in "The Best Will in the World Week"
Monday 17 October, 2011
My Legacy, a joint initiative of 60 charities including Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind, are appealing for more gifts to be left in wills during "Best Will in the World Week" which runs from Monday to Friday, October 17th - 21st. Read More






















