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50 years changing the lives of people who are blind or vision-impaired and families of children with autism
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30/10/2026

Halloween fun from Dogs in Training Kez, Rufus and Marty!

These three pawsome pals have been out and about with our trainers this week, learning, exploring and enjoying some spooky seasonal fun!

Behind every wagging tail is a lot of training, helping prepare them for a life-changing partnership.

29/10/2026

Meet more of our new arrivals joining formal training at our Training Centre over the last couple of months...

🐾 Pixel - Thank you to Puppy Raiser Corinne Verstraete & Candice Dokter, gradual intake Nathalie Wood, Temporary Boarder Trish Murphy

🐾 Polly - Thank you to Puppy Raiser Aidan Damer, and Temporary Boarder Padraig Sheehan

🐾 Puca - Thank you to Puppy Raiser Geraldine McClean & Ann Mc Laughlin, Temporary Boarders Adam & Regina Flanagan

🐾 Quaid - Thank you to Puppy Raiser Patrick Crowley, Temporary Boarder Liz Creevy

🐾Quartz - Thank you to Puppy Raiser Anthony Church, Temporary Boarder Tony O'Reilly

🐾Que - Thank you to Puppy Raiser Michael Meany

🐾Quinley - Thank you to Puppy Raiser Josephine Moloney & Emma Phelan, Temporary Boarder Danielle Deasy

🐾Rufus - Thank you to Puppy Raiser Leona Smith, Temporary Boarder Eileen O'Mahony

Interested in being a puppy raiser or temporary boarder?

Find out more: https://www.guidedogs.ie/how-you-can-help/volunteer-with-our-dogs

28/10/2026

The most gorgeous looking boy, Quaid checking out the Shaky Bridge in Cork.

A dog in training has to experience all sorts of environments so they can build the confidence and skills needed to support their future owner wherever life takes them.

27/10/2026

More than a dog. A life-changing partnership.

For a person with vision impairment, a Guide Dog can mean greater independence, confidence and freedom to navigate the world.

For a family of a child with autism, an Assistance Dog can bring reassurance, safety and new opportunities.

And in schools and communities, Community Dogs help create connections, encourage engagement and make a positive difference every day.

Every partnership tells a story. Every story reminds us why our work matters.

You can help us change more lives. Your donation supports us in breeding, raising and training our dogs, helping them become life-changing partners for people and families across Ireland.

💚 Donate today and help us change more lives: https://donate.guidedogs.ie/page/gd-header-donate?_gl=1*1

26/10/2026

Happy Bank Holiday Monday!

Grab a cuppa, relax, and take a look at some of the arrivals at our Training Centre over the last couple of months.

Huge thanks to their Puppy Raisers and Temporary Boarders for their dedication and commitment to making a difference.

🐾 Joelle - Thank you to Puppy Raiser Jean Vennard, Temporary Boarder is Annalise & Oscar D'Ascanio

🐾 Miso - Thank you to Puppy Raiser Kieran Ryan, Temporary Boarders Frank & Ger O'Meara

🐾 Ojo - Thank you to Puppy Raiser Lucy Redmond & Margaret Lucey, Temporary Boarder Niall Brett

🐾 Orla - Thank you to Puppy Raiser Judi Pheysey & Elizabeth Desmond, Temporary Boarder Abby Ring

🐾 Oti - Thank you to Puppy Raiser Eugene McCarthy

🐾 Otto - Thank you to Puppy Raiser Sarah Barter & Catherine Murphy

🐾 Parker - Thank you to Puppy Raiser Deirdre Fahy & Paul Finnegan, and Temporary Boarder Tadhg O'Connor

🐾 Paw-Dí - Thank you to Puppy Raiser David Kenny, Temporary Boarder Annalisa & Oscar D'Ascanio

If you're interested in getting involved with our life-changing puppies check out our website: www.GuideDogs.ie

25/10/2026

Puppy Raiser Mike Sutton remembers a year with Puppy Azzy.

"A year of fun, frustration, delights and demands."

Read Mike's story: https://www.guidedogs.ie/50th-anniversary/stories/mike-sutton

24/10/2026

Best of luck to everyone taking part in tomorrow’s Dublin City Marathon in support of our work.

You’ve put in the miles, the training and the dedication, and now it’s time to enjoy every step of the way!

A huge thank you to everyone running, fundraising and supporting our life-changing work. Every kilometre you cover, and every euro you raise, helps us change lives and create greater independence for people with vision impairment and families of autistic children.

We’ll be cheering you on every step of the way!

You’ve got this!

24/10/2026

Mizen2Malin Magnificence!

We were absolutely blown away to recently accept an incredible €194,272 cheque from the organisers and participants of this year’s Mizen2Malin Cycle!

The event is the brainchild of the amazing Eamonn Linnane, who wanted to make a difference in honour of his father, Paddy, who was a Guide Dog owner.

We cannot thank Eamonn, his family, the incredible cyclists, support crew and sponsors enough for the time, energy and commitment they put into making each year’s cycle such a success. Your dedication continues to make an incredible difference to the lives of people who are blind or vision impaired.

M2M 2027 will take place from 15 - 22 May! Further details coming soon.

23/10/2026

⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTICE – GUIDE DOG OWNERS

We have been made aware of individuals directly messaging Guide Dog owners to request the use of spare equipment.

Please remain vigilant and do not share or hand over any equipment in response to unsolicited requests.

If you have received a message of this nature, please contact us and let us know.

Thank you for your cooperation.

23/10/2026

Your support has helped us to change the lives of many families.

We are forever indebted to the Brood Stockholders, Home Socialisers, Puppy Raisers and Temporary Boarders and our trainers who made these partnerships possible.

Here are some of our recent graduations:

🐾 Donna Lang (Dublin) & Guide Dog Gloria, puppy raised by Maggie Kelly, temporary boarded by Paul Carroll.

🐾 Deirdre Noctor (Cork) & Guide Dog Kelsey, puppy raised by Yvonne McKeown

🐾 Nigel Nolan (Offaly) & Guide Dog Harley. Harley was puppy raised by Ruth McSweeney.

🐾 Gillian Stafford (Meath) with Guide Dog Iris. Iris was puppy raised by Michelle Frahill & Brian Kavanagh, temporary boarded by Mags & Brian Frahill.

🐾 Patrice Ruddy (Mayo) and Assistance Dog Ice. Puppy raised by Margaret and Gerard Harmon, temporary boarded by Jean Murphy.

🐾 Joanne McGrath (Limerick) with Assistance Dog Johnny. Johnny was puppy raised by Jo-Anne and Hugh O'Brien.

🐾 Jackie Boyle (Dublin) with Assistance Dog Marcus who was puppy raised by Karen McGregor.

🐾 Carmel Morris (Wicklow) with Assistance Dog Mattie, who was puppy raised by Pedro & Nicola Quintero/Ryan.

🐾 Jacqueline Fox (Dublin) with Assistance Dog Inish. Inish was puppy raised by Astrid Pezzei, and temporary boarded by Liz Creevy.

🐾 Ann Brett (Mayo) with Community Dog Mitch who was puppy raised by Sinéad McConomy Cooper.

THANK YOU!

Please help us change more lives by donating: https://donate.guidedogs.ie/page/gd-header-donate?_gl=1*1c33y34*_gcl_au*MTQzNTAxMjk1LjE3OTIwODAzNjk.*_ga*MTM0MDAzMzQyMC4xNzkyMDgwMzY5*_ga_GR0BRDFRSW*czE3OTI1OTc1MTMkbzgkZzAkdDE3OTI1OTc1MTMkajYwJGwwJGgw

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+353818506300

Website

http://www.guidedogs.ie/

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