Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind

23/06/2025

We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our dear friend and supporter Margaret Fogarty, who was former chairperson of our New York Branch

Margaret dedicated her life to volunteering with many charities and organisations, and we were honoured to have had her support over so many years.

Margaret was laid to rest in New York holding an Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind stuffed toy dog.

Our sincerest condolences to her friends and family on both sides of the Atlantic.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam

https://www.farengabrosfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Margaret-Fogarty?obId=42938866&fbclid=IwY2xjawLGN-JleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETBKMXR5SjJ4SmQ2QzZ4TDlDAR6kUo9I5k1LlA5rkq_Ngkw7BBA5JXPk0MF4l4kOatyYIJgdkh8EuJmd61eUkA_aem_1s6frsXm3qZ7O0ypDC2oDw

View Margaret Fogarty's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

23/06/2025

Puppy in Training Paw-Dí staying cool in the warm weather and is recommending you do the same!

Paw-Dí, sponsored by Gaelic Players Association, is one of our amazing Puppies in Training. You can follow his journey with his Puppy Raiser on our website: https://www.guidedogs.ie/our-puppies/paw-di

If you would like to help raise puppies like Paw-Dí on their journey to becoming life-changing Guide or Assistance Dogs, then please visit our website to find out more information about how you can get involved: https://www.guidedogs.ie/ways-to-help/volunteer/puppy-raising

22/06/2025

Best of luck to everyone today who is taking part in what is Ireland’s first ever Disability-Friendly Run in Waterford City as part of the weekend activities for the Waterford Viking Marathon.

A groundbreaking event. Huge congratulations to everyone!

Go smash it!

Irish Guide Dogs Waterford Viking Branch

20/06/2025

Some of our amazing trainers and Dogs in Training paid a visit to Everyman recently to expose the dogs to the environment of a theatre as part of their training.

Our team of trainers and their dogs included Yoshi with Remy, Sam with Rudy, Ali and Clíodhna with Ulysses, joined a lovely tour group from the USA and were warmly welcomed by staff member Maev O’Shea.

Thank you again for the opportunity to allow our dogs experience this environment - hopefully one day soon they will visit with their Guide Dog or Assistance Dog owner!

19/06/2025

A huge thank you to the volunteers of Vertexinc for all of their help and support at our Training Centre in Cork recently!

Along with their hard work helping out with maintenance, the Vertexinc volunteers also helped start a project in our garden which needs renovating, while also making a donation towards the costs of the work being done!

We can’t thank you enough and appreciate your support immensely!

18/06/2025

We were delighted to welcome a class of students from Japan to our Training Centre recently!

The students are from the KSU school in Kyoto in Japan, and are currently at Griffith Institute of Language, Cork. As part of their course, they are visiting different businesses and charities here in Cork to see how they operate!

They are pictured with Tour Guide, Joe, and trainers Yoshi & Sachiko with Dogs in Training Remy and Winifred

Thank you for the visit, we hope you enjoyed your day!

17/06/2025

Guide Dog Mason is at Cork Airport getting ready to jet off on holiday. Are you?

Well, get ready by entering our latest competition which gives you the chance to WIN a €5,000 Holiday Voucher for only €5!

Click here to buy your ticket: https://shop.guidedogs.ie/products/_holidayraffle2025
Rules apply.

17/06/2025

Thank you so much for the support! 💚🐾

16/06/2025

Have you ever wondered about the journey our puppies take on their road to becoming a life changing Guide, Assistance or Community Dog?

Well, one thing is for sure, we can’t do anything without our Puppy Raising Volunteers!

If you would like become a Puppy Raiser and be part of a pup’s incredible life-changing training journey then click the link below for more information!

https://www.guidedogs.ie/ways-to-help/volunteer/puppy-raising

15/06/2025

Happy Sunday from Oslo and Odell! 🐾

We dare you to scroll past without liking this adorable picture
Go on, try it.

14/06/2025

SAVE THE DATE ‼

Our annual Open Day is on Saturday 30th August, 2025! 💚

Don’t miss out on all of the fun games, cool tours, and of course the amazing dogs on the day 🐾

More information coming soon, but for now, mark your calendars! You don’t want to miss this 🥳

13/06/2025

Puppy in Training Paw-Dí has been loving life with his Puppy Raisers, the Kenny family in County Meath.

Paw-Dí is sponsored by the Gaelic Players Association and is named after a GAA legend!

You can track Paw-Dí's training journey here: https://www.guidedogs.ie/our-puppies/paw-di

If you want to help puppies like Paw-Dí with the initial stages of their training and become a Puppy Raiser find out more here: https://www.guidedogs.ie/ways-to-help/volunteer/puppy-raising