IRISH GUIDE DOGS

Representatives from the Irish Guide Dogs Association, along with three dogs, will visit Scoil Nioclais on 1st March 2011. We very much look forward to this visit.

Fundraising for Irish Guide Dog Association

The Scoil Nioclais Parents Association are orgainising a coin trail to help raise funds for the Irish Guide Dog Association from 21st to 25th March 2011.

The Irish Guide Dog Association has been in operation for the last 35 years. It was founded by Jim Dennehy, who is visually impaired, in conjunction with Mary Dunlop. This is a well established national charity, based in Cork. They provide guide dogs for the visually impaired and assistance dogs for autistic children.

The Irish Guide Dogs have very kindly agreed to visit Scoil Nioclais in March. Three handlers will bring 2 dogs for the visually impaired and 1 assistance dog for autistic children to the school. A dog will visit each classroom and a brief presentation will be given. This is a wonderful opportunity for the children to see first hand the wonderful skills of these dogs. We look forward to this visit and to your continued support.