Drive 4 Ur Community at Sheils Motorpark for The Irish Guide Dogs:
Join Valerie Hughes on The Wagon Wheel this Saturday from 11am to 1pm, broadcasting live from Sheils Motorpark, Headford Rd, Galway. It’s the perfect chance to explore Galway’s biggest selection of used cars, with over 200 approved vehicles on site and ready for test drive.
On the day, Sheils will also be donating €50 to Irish Guide Dogs for every test drive taken in their brand-new Ford range – so you can try out the latest models and support a great cause at the same time.
This Autumn, Sheils has teamed up with Irish Guide Dogs for the blind to run six charity test-drive events around Ireland.
Take a spin in a new Ford vehicle, including the adventurous All-Electric Explorer, sporty New All-Electric Capri and stylish New All-Electric Ford Puma Gen-E, and for every test-drive taken, we’ll donate €30 to the charity, up to €6,000 in total per event. This weekend it's your chance to test drive and support at Sheils Motorpark Galway.
You can book in for your test-drive ahead of the event. Simply select your preferred event location below, choose the car you would like to test-drive, ensure you select the date of the event you will be attending, fill in your details, and the keys will be ready for you on the day.
Don’t worry, you can also simply turn up on the day and get behind the wheel to donate. A little drive could go a long way!
You’ll also get to see Ford’s stunning new line-up of electric vehicles, including the much-loved Puma now available as an EV, the impressive Ford Explorer, and the reimagined Ford Capri – with prices starting from just €59 per week.
Celebrating their centenary year – founded in 1925 in Clare – Sheils Motor Group has grown to become one of Ireland’s largest family-owned motor groups. As the main Ford dealers in Galway since 2018 and Galway’s #1 for commercial vehicles for the last six years running, Sheils are proud to offer the full new Ford Transit range on site and ready for test drive.
Don’t miss the atmosphere, the music, and unbeatable offers this Saturday at Sheils Motorpark in Terryland, Galway.
Ford’s Drive 4 UR Community events give you the opportunity to get behind the wheel of a brand-new Ford and raise money for good causes at the same time!
Rozanna Purcell joins as Ford Brand Ambassador for ‘Drive 4 Ur Community’
Ireland, 3rd Sept - 4th Oct 2025 – Ford Ireland ‘Drive 4 Ur Community’ takes place in partnership with Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind.
Over five weekends in September and October 2025, Ford will donate €30 to Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind for every test drive taken at participating Ford dealership events nationwide. The full event schedule includes:
Cork City Ford, Marina Market, Cork, 6th September
Sheils Motor Group, Sheils Motorpark, Galway, 13th September
Bright Ford, Blanchardstown Centre, Dublin, 19th September
Spirit Ford, Templeogue United F.C., Dublin, 20th September
Finlay Motors, Whitewater Shopping Centre, Kildare, 27th September
Lyons of Limerick Ford, Ballysimon Road, Limerick, 4th October
Tim O’Mahony, Chief Executive, Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind, said: “We’re delighted to partner with Ford on this initiative, which directly supports our mission to help people who are vision impaired and families of children with autism. Community support is what makes our work possible, and this campaign will help us continue providing life-changing services free of charge. Thanks to Ford, even more people will experience the independence, safety, and companionship our dogs bring every day.”
John Manning, Market Lead, Ford Ireland added: “Ford is proud to stand alongside Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind with our ‘Drive 4 Ur Community’ events. Every test drive taken means vital funds raised, so our customers can play an active part in supporting this incredible charity. It’s also a chance to discover our full range of vehicles, including the New Puma Gen-E, All-Electric Explorer and New Capri, while making a real difference in communities across Ireland.”
Ford Brand Ambassador Rozanna Purcell commented: “I’ve always admired the incredible work Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind do to help people gain more independence and confidence in their daily lives. As an animal lover, it’s amazing to help shine a light on these incredible dogs and the committed volunteers who make such a difference to people all around the country. I’m really proud to get behind this initiative and highlight the impact Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind have had in communities across Ireland for decades.”
Customers are encouraged to book their test drives early. To discover more information visit www.ford.ie/shop/next-steps/ford-promotions/drive-4-ur-community.
To donate to the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind, visit https://www.guidedogs.ie/ways-to-help/donate
