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A History of Changing Lives
Volunteer Tim Murphy looks back at the roots of IGD and the milestones which shaped our story.
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Volunteer Tim Murphy looks back at the roots of IGD and the milestones which shaped our story.
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Former Fine Gael politician previously served as Chair of IGD
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We first got involved with Irish Guide Dogs in 1981. We had 3 small children and a Labrador at the time.
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Branch Chair Tom O'Neill talks about his own experience of getting a guide dog and the doors and friendships which opened as a result
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Branch Chair Louise Daly explains how a meeting in a hotel led to a lasting community legacy
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Branch Chair, Theresa O'Reilly, tells the story of how the Midlands developed it's rich history
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Poncho was here to help Matthew, and he did, but he also helped us all.
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Today, this incredible recognition arrived at my door. Irish Guide Dogs sent this trophy in recognition of our journey as puppy raisers for Scout.
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Being vision impaired all my life, I first got acquainted with Irish Guide Dogs when I trained with my first Guide Dog Holly in 2003.
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Home Sociailising Volunteer Emma has welcomed her 50th IGD puppy into her home!
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Emma has given her heart and home to over 100 puppies
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Ben has brought many, many blessings to my life.
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For me and my husband Liam, it all began with our love of dogs.
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Ann Casey is the second person in Ireland to have a guide dog.
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Gully's quite presence in Stepaside Educate Together cannot be underestimated.
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I'm doing this so someone else can benefit from my act of kindness.
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Jim's lived experience drove him to ensure the lives of vision-impaired people were transformed.
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Jim's speech when he was conferred with a Degree of Doctors of Laws by University College Cork
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A beautiful poem about the role of a Puppy Raiser.
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A story of determination, resilience, and a lasting legacy.
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Puppy Raiser Mike recalls a year of fun and frustration, delight and demands with a life-changing puppy named Azzy.
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Puppy Raisers Nally/Moran family and their wonderful time with a very special dog.
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Guide Dog owner Patricia looks back to her time with Guide Dog Gaston and welcomes her new dog, Buddy.
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I tell this story now as his son, not only to honour the charity’s milestone, but to honour a man whose life — and whose courage — helped begin it.
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Being vision impaired all my life, I first got acquainted with Irish Guide Dogs when I trained with my first Guide Dog Holly in 2003.
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Jim Dennehy interview with the Irish Times, September 2018.
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RTÉ Six One News segments looks at the impact of the Covid pandemic on working dogs.
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When Terry first padded his paws into our school, few of us could have anticipated the profound difference he would make.
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Coláiste Dhulaigh film featuring Guide Dog owner Tom O'Neill.
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From being the first Guide Dog user in Galway and then founding the local fundraising branch Tom Langan is a pioneer
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When Terry first padded his paws into our school, few of us could have anticipated the profound difference he would make.
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When Terry first padded his paws into our school, few of us could have anticipated the profound difference he would make.
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A letter from the Chair of the International Guide Dog Federation.
Volunteer Ann Ryan looks at the trailblazing women who helped shape the guide dog movement and whose legacy continues to be felt today.