Irish Guide Dogs Dún Laoghaire/Rathdown Branch

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We are the Dun Laoghaire/Rathdown Branch of Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind which provide services to those who are vision impaired & families of children with autism.

09/10/2026

A big thank you to St. Pauls Glenageary for the lovely Pet Blessing Service held Oct 4th which raised €900 for the charity 👏 thanks to the generous donations from Parishioners. This year marks the 12th year St. Pauls has hosted this Pet Service in aid of IGDB so we would like to acknowledge their long-time support. Thanks also to GDO Audrey Tormey (accompanied by her guide dog 'Laune' 🦮) for giving such an inspiring talk about her journey with sight loss and to our Volunteers Marie Leydon & Brona Raftery, church staff and wardens.

29/09/2026

As charity partner for Brick Con Ireland (Ireland's largest Lego fan convention) IGDB had a stand at their event in Tallaght on Sept 26th & 27th. Our ambassador Dog Krunchie dropped by to lend her support and showcase the wonderful work of the charity

26/09/2026

Take a FREE test drive 🚗. with Ford as part of Ford Ireland’s ‘Drive For Your Community’ initiative in support of IGDB and help us change lives! For every test drive booked Ford Ireland will donate €30 so book your test drive today at https://www.ford.ie/shop/next-steps/ford-promotions/drive-4-ur-community Take a spin in one of the latest Ford models (adventurous All Electric Explorer, sporty All Electric Capri and stylish All Electric Ford Puma Gen E) and help raise funds for a fantastic cause. So, take a drive & make a Difference 🐾 🦮

18/09/2026

Pet Blessing Service held August 30th in Monkstown Church was a great success with a big turnout & lots of doggies! €905 was raised for the two charities thanks to the generous donations of all who attended. A big thank you to Revd Kevin Conroy for hosting such a lovely service, to all the prayer readers, church staff & volunteers on the day.

15/09/2026

Delighted to be invited to 13th Annual Stereotactic Radiosurgery & Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy Symposium (SRS/SBRT) at Talbot Hotel to receive a cheque donation to IGDB for €1,000. A big thanks to all the delegates who donated registration fees, to Siobhan Finneran (Croí Eire), Prof Alina Mihai (Chair of Scientific Committee), committee members, speakers, and event sponsors (Varian, UPMC Cork). Also in attendance was Volunteers Grace Aylward+Assistance Dog ‘Sirius’, Adele Trapnell + Ambassador Dog ‘Krunchie and John Burke (IGDB Corporate). Sirius + Krunchie were the star attractions on the day!

09/09/2026

A big shout out to Bloomfields SC & Mgr. Emma Olson for hosting our annual fundraiser on Sept 4th & 5th which was a great success, raising €2,130 for the charity 👏 We really enjoyed the 2 days, engaging with the public who were so generous with their donations. As always, the dogs 🦮were the main attraction so a big thanks to all our wonderful Volunteers & dogs who supported us (Gillian Aplin, Mary Daly, Noreen McGowan, Adele Trapnell, Colette McCullough, May Garvey-Keenan, Fergus, GDO Deirdre Deverell, Mick Killilea, Eric Bollard, Philippa, Niamh Doorly) and our dogs (Taylor, Dobby, Stannis, Bruno, Krunchie, Ace, Quest, Wells, Ushi & Eeyore).

07/09/2026

Got Frames - video re: donations to IGDB

02/09/2026

‘Got Frames’ is a local, independent Optician based in Dún Laoghaire. Founded by Agata, a qualified Dispensing Optician with a passion for helping people find glasses that look great and fit perfectly. Got Frames was built with community at its heart, so are delighted to announce they will now be donating all ‘frame repair fees’ to Irish Guide Dogs to help support our great work. They also offer ‘Quiet Hour’, a free one-to-one appointment designed for customers who find busy retail settings a bit overwhelming, time to choose glasses in a calm, sensory-friendly environment. So, drop by their store at 17 Lower Georges St, Dun Laoghaire, Mon to Sat, 10am -5pm to support this local business and their fundraising initiative for IGDB Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind

01/09/2026

Our Branch will be fundraising this Fri, Sept 4th & Sat, Sept 5th in Bloomfields Shopping Centre, Dunlaoghaire (off Lower Georges St) from 10am -4pm so drop by our stand to say 'Hi' if you are in the centre doing a bit of shopping!

23/08/2026

Annual "Pet Blessing Service" will take place next Sunday, August 30th at 3pm in Monkstown Church (Church of Ireland). Revd Kevin Conroy will host this special service for the celebration and blessing of our pets & working animals. All proceeds in aid of Irish Guide dogs for the Blind & Blue Cross. So, come along, bring your pets and support these two great charities.

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Dún Laoghaire/Rathdown
Dublin

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http://www.guidedogs.ie/

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