Athlone's Apollo makes paw-some Nose of Tralee entry

Athlone native pup Apollo has made a paw-some entry for this year's Nose of Tralee competiton.

The one and a half year old pooch is a beautiful Collie Shepherd mix.

His owner Amanda belives he would make an excellent Nose of Tralee thanks to his handsome face, soulful eyes, and gentle spirit.

"He brings light into every room he enters. He turns heads wherever he goes and everyone loves him and his unique eyes," Amanda said.

"But more than anything, Apollo has helped me through some of my toughest times especially with my anxiety and mental health. His calm presence, intuition, and endless love have been a source of strength and comfort when I needed it most.

"He’s smart, loyal, and always knows how to make me smile, whether it's with doing zoomies around the house thinking he’s a sports car or just quietly sitting beside me. Apollo is more than a pet, he's my best friend, my heart, and my family. Apollo is so clever and knows many tricks including sit pretty. I can’t imagine a more deserving dog to carry the title of Nose of Tralee."

The Nose of Tralee is Ireland’s largest pet competition that is open to all types of pets. 2025 is the 12th year of the competition and each year more and more people from all over Ireland take part in a bid to win the title of Nose of Tralee.

The competition is open to pet owners in all 32 counties of Ireland and all pets are welcome – dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, horses etc.

Voting for the Nose of Tralee ends at midnight on Sunday, June 29, and you can vote once every 24 hours.

To vote for Apollo, go to: https://www.petsittersireland.com/nose-2025/?sre=loMRlGiOWBMPVhq