Balbriggan Branch Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind

We are a charity organisation which fundraises to provide services to those who are visually impaired and families of children with autism.

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On Guide Dog Day 2026 Peter and Paul's Brigins and Guides held a sponsored walk in aid of Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind.

They raised a fantastic €325. Last night Tom and Qeb met the group to accept the cheque.

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Hello all!

Yesterday evening Tom and Qeb along with volunteers Maura, Peggy and Anne were in the Mansion House to celebrate Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind 50th birthday.

Here are some pictures from the event.

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It’s was busy for Guide Dog Day yesterday.

We had a gathering of dogs yesterday in Millfield celebrating Guide Dog Day.

Image description: volunteer Anne Mulligan, Tom O'Neill with his Guide Dog Qeb. Sitting on the floor Assistance Dog Gigi, Ambassador Dogs Cassie and Adel.

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Yesterday evening, as part of the Guide Dog Day celebrations Tom and Qeb joined Buoin Peadar agus Pol Brigins and Guides for a sponsored walk😄🐾🐾

Image description Tom and Qeb with the two groups.

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Happy Saturday to all,

Hope the sun is shining where you are.

Our merchandise sale today is in SuperValu, Balbriggan until 6pm.

Image description Volunteers Ann and Maebh with Assistance Dog Gigi and Ambassador Dog Adel.

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Hello all,

We're celebrating Guide Dog Day 2026 today.

Merchandise sale in Millfield today until 6pm.

Raffle tickets €5 giving a chance to win a €5,000 holiday voucher.

Image description Volunteers Pat, Niall and Shannon with Assistance Dog Marco at the table.

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Hello all,

We're at The Believe in Balbriggan Expo in Flemington Community Centre from 12pm to 5pm.

Lots of exhibitors here so why not call in.

Photo description. Left to right Anne Mulligan, Tom O'Neill with his Guide Dog Qeb.

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Wonderful day and we were then invited to City Hall for a warm cuppa and some finger food afterwards.

Some video footage of the parade and a few photos of the parade. (3/3)

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day to everyone ☘️

We marked 50 years of Guide Dogs today at the Cork St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

Breege’s Bus was the meeting point for the volunterers and the banner was carried by her son Eoin and her grandson Nathaniel. (1/3)

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Also in the parade were her granddaughters Katie and Paige with friend Ann O’ Dwyer from Waterford.

Tom was on the viewing platform with CEO Tim O’ Mahony. Tom’s guide dog Qeb stole the show on the stand giving the paw to all who wanted it. (2/3)

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Balbriggan branch are delighted to present our Perpetual Trophy to Java the Hut in recognition of their ongoing support👏🏻
Photo description left to right Tom O'Neill with his Guide Dog Qeb with Mark Hynes owner of Java the Hut.

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Hi all,

As part of Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind 50th celebrations, Tom O’Neill joined The Blind Guys podcast to talk about the impact of our work on his life.

Link to the podcast below:

https://t.co/A9XYpind5O

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Assistance Dog owner Brian Sourke with Assistance Dog Jackie, and Guide Dog owner and IGD board member Nicky Kealy with Guide Dog Chayse.(2/2)

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The lighting of Leinster House in green to mark our 50th anniversary, which kicks off our milestone year.

Pictured are Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Services, Reform and Digitalisation Jack Chambers T.D. (1/2)

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Hello all,

Some bright sunny news for the dreary wet weather. Tom & Anne have been very busy, working on their film debuts as part of their volunteering for the Balbriggan branch of Irish Guide Dogs.

@irishguidedogs

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Christmas exhibition in Millfield is extended until Tuesday 23rd till 6pm! Plenty of great works & a bunch of new art included to suit everyone's budget! Please share on your socials.
The exhibition supports IGDB annually with a donation for which we are very grateful. Thank you

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Happy Winter Solstice to all.

Recently Tom, his Guide Dog Qeb & Anne with puppy in training Lulu visited the After School Club in The Cottage Community Centre in Lusk.

Images show the children meeting Lulu & Qeb. As you can see, the children were delighted to meet the dogs.

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Some pictures from the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind Christmas hamper prize draw today which was organised by Cuddles Pet Store Balbriggan.

Thank you to Cuddles Pet store for organising and sponsoring the Christmas hamper draw from the Balbriggan branch of Irish Guide Dogs💚

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Hello all,

Hope you are all being safe wherever you are during Storm Bram.

Just a reminder that the raffle for the hamper takes place on Wednesday 17th December in Cuddles Pet Store in Millfield.

Go to Cuddles Pet Store

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Hello all,

Labour TD Rob O'Donoghue participated in Guide Dog fundraiser in the Strand Bar, Rush on Friday 5th December.

Photo description left to right Tom O'Neill with his Guide Dog Qeb, volunteer Noeleen Turner and Rob O'Donoghue standing at the merchandise table.