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Nora has been selected to represent her county to win the prizes, with over 1,550 entries overall
Co Longford’s Nora (pictured) is one of the 32 finalists for the annual Nose of Tralee. She was selected to represent Co Longford, as there is one dog for each county.
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With her entry photo, she comes with this description:
“Nora sparks joy. As a family, we have always had dogs. My parents got the first family dog in 1969 and there has always been one or two or three in the house since then. Until 2019. Our previous dog, Milly, died and, due to COVID and a family tragedy it just never seemed to be the right time. Until we met Nora. We saw her picture, did the research and she leapt into Dad’s arms and that was it.
“We hadn’t realised what we were missing as a family until Nora came home. She fell in love with her animal family of two cats and we fell in love with her.
“Her sense of fun, her love of toys, her love hate relationship with the cats and her utter devotion to all of us. She loves us unconditionally and that is reciprocated by us. She has made our lives better.”
Now in its 12th year - dogs, cats and a goat have captured the hearts of the public with their stories, charm, and cuteness. Each finalist will now don their official County Nose Sash and re-enter the competition with a new photo and updated entry.
From over 1,550 entries, one pet from each of the 32 counties has been selected to represent their county in this heart-warming national contest.
The 2025 Nose of Tralee winner will be crowned on August 19, following a nationwide vote to determine who will take home the title.
The winner will receive a hotel stay, a photo shoot, pet sitting vouchers & a range of gifts from small Irish Pet Brands.
With all the finalists in order for every county, the following steps follow to reach a winner:
Currently finalists are preparing their new sash photos.
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Public voting reopens on July 24.
Voting closes on August 18 to count up the results.
One lucky pet will be named the 2025 Nose of Tralee on August 19.
Prizes include: €250 Pet Sitting Voucher from Pet Sitters Ireland; pet friendly hotel stay at Castletroy Park Hotel and much more.
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