The Balbriggan\North County Dublin Branch of Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind guidedogs.ie was founded 35 years ago in 1989 approximately 2 years after Tom O’Neill from Balbriggan got his first guide dog Frank. People saw the huge difference the guide dog made in Tom’s personal life and his mobility and began the fundraising and awareness branch of the organization.

Right now, the branch is seeking additional volunteers especially in Rush and Lusk to expand their work there. Guide Dog Day is Friday 24th of May and that day the branch needs every volunteer they can find so please contact the branch by Facebook, telephone, or email with an offer of help or to chat about what way you might be able to get involved in. If you are considering the ladies mini-marathon, Sunday 2nd of June, think of us and give us a shout. A guide dog gives a blind person independence and freedom, and an assistant dog gives a child with Autism confidence and independence in their daily lives.
To contact the Balbriggan\North Co Dublin branch of guide dogs please phone/text 085 7663107, or Email: GuideDogsBalbriggan@gmail.com

Follow us on social media: On Facebook: facebook.com/Balbriggan.Branch.of.Guide.Dogs
On Instagram @Balbrigganbranchguide
On X @BranchGuide or indeed

To watch Tom and his guide dog Gatsby working: youtube.com/watch?v=t9uhWNBiC08