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Promotes and supports foster care for children who cannot live with their
own families. Provides information, support and training for all involved in
foster care. Regional branches. Numerous publications, videos and quarterly
newsletter available.
Irish Georgian Society
74 Merrion Square, Dublin 4
Tel: (01) 676 7053, 9.30am – 5.00pm Fax: (01) 662 0290
Email: info@igs.ie Website: ww.igs.ie
Aims to encourage the appreciation and conservation of Ireland’s architecture
and decorative arts. These aims are achieved through its activities in
education, grants, planning participation and fundraising, and its membership.
Publications: Irish Architectural and Decorative Studies, the Journal of the
Irish Georgian Society, is published annually.
Irish Girl Guides, The
Trefoil House, 27 Pembroke Park, Dublin 4
Tel: (01) 668 3898, 9.00am – 5.00pm Mon to Fri Fax: (01) 660 2779
Email: info@irishgirlguides.ie Web: www.irishgirlguides.ie
The mission of the Irish Girl Guides is to enable girls and young women to
develop to their fullest potential as responsible citizens. Through activities,
girls are encouraged to develop leadership skills, develop a knowledge and
understanding of spiritual values in their daily lives, learn practical indoor
and outdoor skills, participate in the international aspects of guiding, behave
responsibly in upholding the laws of the country, be aware and care for the
needs of others, appreciate and use environmental resources responsibly.
Publications: monthly magazine, Trefoil News.
Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind
National Headquarters and Training Centre, Model Farm Road, Cork
Tel: (021) 487 8200 or Lo-call: 1850 506 300, 9.00am – 5.00pm Mon to
Fri Fax: (021) 487 4152
Email: info@guidedogs.ie Web: www.guidedogs.ie
Promotes independence and mobility for people who are blind or visually
impaired through the provision of training in guide dog and long cane
mobility. Services are provided free of charge and programmes include
independent living skills and child mobility training. Trained dogs are also
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