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Pixie - Clare Nose This is Pixie, representing the Clare Nose. Pixie just had her hair cut. I get it cut often because it grows fast, as she wouldn't let me put the sash on I had to wait for this. Pixie is the sweetest 11-year-old dog that I got from Ennis pound. She's just a house dog and I've never entered her for anything before. She was my rock when I had to send my other dog Sparky, who was 17 years old, over the rainbow bridge. Win or lose, Pixie will be the same little lovable doggy. She wants to wish all the contestants the best of luck. I really enjoyed being part of this so thank you, from Pixie's Mama ❤️
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Willow - Cork Nose Hi everyone. Willow here again, 4 year old lab and what can I say - Thank you. Thank you for voting and allowing me to be your Cork Nose of Tralee. My family and I are over the moon, especially my no.1 fan Ian, he’s been telling everyone he meets that I won as he is so proud. I love everything about Cork, you’ll find me out exploring new and old places every chance I get. I hope to showcase some of my favourite things about Cork over on my Instagram @daisybooandfriends during my campaign to become the official Nose of Tralee. I hope by doing this I inspire Corkonians to go out there and see what Cork has to offer and for those not from Cork I hope this encourages you to come visit Cork with your dog. A few fun facts about me: I LOVE swimming - you can’t get me out of the water, CARROTS are my favourite - I look possessed when you say the word and I love making friends - I have so many doggy friends and love every single one of them. Thank you to Petsitters Ireland for bringing us on this journey and best of luck to all the Noses this year, we love seeing your posts and pictures.
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Logan - Derry Nose Logan is just the best wee pup, and we felt it only right that he have a dedicated poem as to why he should be the Nose of Tralee 2023. In old County Derry on Christmas Eve night, arrived a cockapoo puppy, a golden delight. A new home in Ballykelly, a couple did live, Kerri and Dave, had more love to give. When we heard of these pups we just had to see, and on the first meeting on our hand you did pee. But it was love at first sight, sure nothing else matters, even if the new sofa would end up in tatters! So we thought and we pondered, you needed a name, and after days of debate Logan you became. Puppy pads and toys, we were sure we were ready, but cushions you destroyed, and even beheaded a teddy. But we are so happy to have you, in our home to live, so we could witness the pleasure a butt scratch would give. You steal all the socks and dig the garden for treasure, the holes now are so deep they're too hard to measure. The floors are all muck it's an unsightly mess, but we love you regardless, your cheeky smile is the best. Our home is chaos, but there's no other way, you are part of our family, our home and heart you shall stay You love cuddles and chase, and sniff out any treat, giving puppy dog eyes while you nibble our feet. Favourite things to eat are carrots, apples and cheese. Did you say walkies? Lets go to the beach -pleaaaase? A pet competition? We just had to enter, The Nose of Tralee? He'd be there front and centre! He's through to the final it's all very scary, But not for our Logan as he's reppin' for Derry. So go flash your smile and bring home that crown, know that Derry's behind you, we won't let you down A champion of paws, do you need a slogan? Why bother, it's simple, go and VOTE LOGAN!
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Bono - Donegal Nose Bono is a wonderful wee Staffy boy who has had a rough start to life. Having been taken from an abusive situation at 5 months old where he was beaten and starved, he found himself in a better home. Unfortunately, he then lost a leg having been hit by a car and a few months later, his owner sadly passed away. Regardless of the awful things he's been through in his two(ish) years, he is the friendliest, most loving companion and I'd be lost without him. Seeing him come out of his shell and allow himself to be a dog is so heartwarming and knowing he's happy means everything. From the fear he experienced the first time I took him to the beach to now, when he whines to get out and bomb into the waves is the best thing ever.. and I think having 4 legs would probably show him down! He loves kids, he loves people and he is loving his new life here in Donegal. Being crowned the Nose of Tralee 2023 would be the icing on the cake!