Athlone's Max makes picture paw-fect Nose of Tralee entry
Athlone native pooch Max has made a picture paw-fect entry for this year's Nose of Tralee competiton.
The eight-year-old Pug is the "boss of the street" and the heart of his home.
His owner Nadia says his charm and confidence make him the perfect candidate for the Nose of Tralee.
"Our little legend just turned 8! Don’t let his size fool you, this cute little pug runs the house and the streets with the confidence of a lion and the charm of a gentleman.
"He’s a true foodie at heart. Say the words chicken, beef, or lamb and he’ll go from deep snoring to wide awake in seconds! Grooming, however? Absolutely not. You’ll need to negotiate. He prefers a bit of rugged charm anyway, he says it suits his image as a ladies’ man.
"Between naps (which take up about 90% of his day), he keeps us laughing with his antics and expressions. He has an opinion on everything, and he makes sure it’s heard—with snorts, side-eyes, and struts that would put models to shame.
"He’s more than just a dog—he’s family, comedian, cuddle buddy, and king of our home. We think he’s the perfect Nose of Tralee. After all, he always follows his nose, especially when there’s a roast in the oven!"
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.