News
Roy Keane supports SHADES for the 10th year
Friday 04 May, 2012
SHADES, our annual fundraising campaign which runs from May 7th to 13th, was launched in Dublin yesterday. Read More
Olympic sailor calls for volunteers for SHADES
Monday 30 April, 2012
Annalise Murphy took time out of her busy schedule preparing for the 2012 Olympic Games to help us raise awareness for our SHADES fundraising campaign.
Read MoreFord Focus Draw launched at Cork City dealership
Thursday 19 April, 2012
Earlier today, we launched our annual fundraising car draw at the Cork City Ford Centre on Forge Hill. The winning prize for the 2012 draw is a brand new Ford Focus valued at €20,000 which was very kindly donated by Ford Ireland. Read More
Our latest Independent Living Skills class qualifies
Tuesday 03 April, 2012
Congratulations to our Indepentent Living Skills class who recently completed their one week training course here at our National Headquarters & Training Centre in Cork. Read More
World Autism Day
Monday 02 April, 2012
Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind is the first organisation in Europe to provide Assistance Dogs for families of children with autism. Read More
It’s our “Year of the Branch”
Wednesday 21 March, 2012
Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind wants to do more in support of our valuable fundraising branches and are looking for more volunteers to help us raise funds.
Read MoreOur latest Orientation & Mobility class qualifies
Monday 12 March, 2012
Congratulations to our Orientation and Mobility / Long Cane Training class who have just completed their one week training course here at our National Headquarters & Training Centre in Cork. Read More
Calling for supporters for the 2012 Skryne Tractor & Lorry Run
Monday 27 February, 2012
This year's Skryne Tractor & Lorry Run is set to be our biggest to date! Our Skryne Fundraising Branch is calling on tractor and lorry drivers to get into gear and help them set an Irish record on Sunday, May 27th. Read More
Our latest Orientation & Mobility class qualifies
Friday 24 February, 2012
Congratulations to our Orientation and Mobility / Long Cane Training class who have just completed their one week training course here at our National Headquarters & Training Centre in Cork. Read More
Ford Ireland helps to keep Irish Guide Dogs mobile
Friday 24 February, 2012
Ford Ireland has once again stepped out in support of Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind (IGDB).
Ireland’s leading motor company has donated three vehicles to support our fundraising and client aftercare services. Read More
Ireland’s leading motor company has donated three vehicles to support our fundraising and client aftercare services. Read More
Say hello to our latest Guide Dog class
Friday 03 February, 2012
Today our latest guide dog class left for 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






















