When Aaron Burke’s dog Gus was being treated for cancer at the local veterinary clinic, the nine-year-old missed him so much he would sit in the dog’s empty basket after school.

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A Cork woman is hoping to have her “eyes” back soon after her guide dog’s weight forced a charity to remove her for intensive training.

Derval O’Rourke, former Olympic athlete, was joined today by her own trusty labradoodle Berlino to unveil the Irish Guide Dogs #GoWalkies Christmas campaign.

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It’s the tuggable, huggable softness that gets him every time — when it comes to guide dogs, even Roy Keane admits he’s a sucker for the pups that ultimately act as eyes for the blind.

An employment appeals application by seven staff at Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind may not go ahead after an Employment Appeals Tribunal heard yesterday that the application may not have been served on management in time.

IT was Nov 17, 1982, when my Mum, Maureen Fox, stood at the end of Academy Street to begin her blindfolded walk with guide dog, Goldie. This week, I stood in the same spot, and wondered whether Mum had been as nervous as I was.

A dog has landed a presenting job at a radio station.

Guide-dog owners have been urged to remain indoors today as preparations for Hallowe’en and bonfire night get underway.

ROY KEANE might have to forego the dream of managing Ireland — if the FAI doesn’t pull its socks up a lot further.

A VISUALLY-IMPAIRED athlete who was refused permission to bring her guide dog to an event, yesterday won a court case against a sports body for people with disabilities.

Chart acts Sir Elton John, Anastacia and Holly Valance are among stars who have donated sunglasses for a charity auction.