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Puppy Casey is certainly not a young offender. The good boy, who has been named after actor Shane Casey, is on his way to being a guide or assistance dog.

Pup Casey is part of the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind team which has just announced the appointment of actor and playwright Shane Casey as an ambassador.

'The Young Offenders' actor, who was recently awarded Cork Person of the Year, has been supporting the charity for several years including attending fundraising events, presenting at the charity’s online Transition Year Programme and now lending his name to Puppy Casey who is well on his way to becoming a guide dog or an assistance dog.

Shane said: “It's an honour to be involved in any capacity with such a fantastic organisation.”

Tim O’Mahony, Chief Executive Officer of Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind said: “I’m delighted to formally appoint Shane as an ambassador. He has shown great interest and empathy for our work and uses his platform and profile regularly to raise awareness for our various campaigns.”

He added: “He has a huge love of dogs, and I know he is very tempted to become a puppy raising volunteer!”

Shane joins a formidable ambassador team including Manchester United legend Roy Keane and Munster and Ireland rugby player Jack Crowley.