Vote for Mina the cat from County Down to win the Nose of Tralee contest open for dogs and cats
Are you sitting comfortably ?
Get Ready for a pawsitively exciting showdown!
The 2023 Nose of Tralee Final has arrived.
The most pawsome competition of the year is in full swing – and now it’s time for the 2023 Nose of Tralee finals!
Our panel of judges have been hard at work, carefully handpicking the crème de la crème of noses – all 32 of them – to proudly represent their home counties and show off their sniff-tastic skills.
There are 27 tail-wagging dogs and 5 fabulous felines ready to strut their stuff and battle it out for the grand title of the 2023 Nose of Tralee.
But here’s the twist: the power is in YOUR hands as a final round of voting kicks off.
Mina lives in Edenderry village South Belfast with her owner Clare O’Neill. The eight year old tabby has a huge personality.
“Clare said: “Mina is a native of Banbridge, born and bred in Down. She’s very affectionate, and even sleeps with me at night.
“Mina is quite a small cat, looking a bit like a kitten, but she is probably the runt of the litter. But she’s feisty, and get involved in the odd scrap with other local cats.
“She definitely has a nose for food. If I open a tin of tuna she has to eat some of it. That’s her favourite! She has a nose for quality food!
“If I just take out the can opener she is in alert mode thinking she is getting fed. She’s quite a character… from catching spiders to climbing trees she always on the go.
“And when she comes in wet from the rain she let’s me towel her down. She loves getting pampered. We just love her to bits!”
So far, a cat has not won the Nose of Tralee contest. But will Mina power through and nose out the votes to get the winners’s ribbon around her neck ? Clare certainly hopes so.
Out of a whopping 1500 entries, these fantastic final 32 Noses have clawed their way to the top. They’re now wagging their tails and purring with excitement as they ask for your votes.
Kate McQuillan of Pet Sitters Ireland said: “We can’t believe we’re celebrating a decade of furry fun with 32 fabulous Noses!
“Each year we are blown away by the love that the people of Ireland shower upon their furry friends.
“This competition is more than just cute noses; it’s a celebration of the unique and incredible personalities that make our pets our best pals.
And with so many cats in the final… could this be the year of the purrfect feline victory?
“With our 10th anniversary in full swing, who knows what surprises are in store?”
Voting starts from the 3rd of August all the way up to midnight on the 21st of August.
Let your voice be heard and support your County Nose.
The winner will be announced live on a Facebook Live on the 22nd August.
And the winner will receive prizes from Pet Sitters Ireland, Tesco Ireland and David MCauley Photography.
Meet the 32 Final Noses and vote for your County Down feline star Mina here:
