The money was raised at a star-studded night held in Dublin's Aviva Stadium by Leaseplan, provider of fleet management services and Volkswagen Ireland.
The event was designed to showcase the extensive range of Volkswagen Passenger and Commercial Vehicles and also featured an on-stage interview with former Manchester United and Ireland Captain Roy Keane. An auction for the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind, which included a VIP trip to the Heineken Cup Final, raised €2,300 for the charity which is particularly close to Roy Keane's heart.
Each dog costs €38,000 during the course of its working life.
