Column: I went blind at 14 – but my guide dog Miles has changed my life
Kevin Kelly was plunged into a world of darkness when he went completely blind at just 14, but thanks to his companion Miles he has been able to obtain a Master’s degree and pursue the career he wanted.
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Monica Wims lost her sight two years ago but her guide dog Guinness has given her back her independence.
View ArticleBrilliant advert for guide dogs imagines other animals in their place
They’re not very good at the job.
View ArticleDogs are now taking 'delfies' to raise money for an Irish charity*
*OK, their owners are. Whatever.
View ArticleCould you manage to eat your dinner while wearing a blindfold?
An event doing just that will be held in Dublin, Limerick and Cork on World Sight Day, October 9.
View ArticleThis headset helps the blind navigate the city they're in
The device creates a 3D soundscape to aid its wearer, providing them with context to their surroundings.
View Article'Dragging myself out of bed on cold mornings, I wonder if I'm mad – but it's...
Ever fancied cycling cross-country from Kildare to Galway? It’s not always easy but you’ll raise much-needed funds (and have serious craic).
View Article'Since Zeta joined our family, we have led a normal life'
More than 100 children are currently waiting for an assistance dog.
View ArticleBray man Joe Bollard says his guide dog taught him to 'look forward and not...
‘I trust my dog more than I would trust a human being to guide me.’
View ArticleA guide dog threw itself in front of a bus to save its blind owner
But don’t worry! The dog is on the mend.
View ArticleAssistance dogs for children with autism available again after three-year wait
The last time the Irish Guide Dogs charity accepted applications was 2013.
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