Community & Sponsorship
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Guide dog sponsorship
Our sponsorship
In May 2009, we began a three-year sponsorship with the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind Association.
The charity is vital in ensuring the visually impaired are empowered to participate in and contribute to Irish society.
Its success is down to the time, determination and selfless commitment of its many volunteers, and we are proud to contribute in any way we can.
About Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind
Established in 1976 by the late Mary Dunlop and IGDB President Jim Dennehy, the charity is the only provider of guide dogs for blind and visually impaired people and assistance dogs for children with autism in Ireland.
Their inclusive approach enables their clients to integrate fully and independently into society, while client confidence and self-esteem are built and supported through residential training and after-care services.
Guide dog training
Guide Dog training takes approximately eight months to complete, during which each dog learns to be responsible for the safe guiding of the handler and dealing with all the hazards blind people are likely to encounter.