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08 Sept 2025

IN PICTURES: Meet all the absolutely adorable contestants chasing the 2023 Nose of Tralee crown

Adorable! Voting starts August 3 all the way up to midnight on August 21

CLICK ON THE ARROWS ABOVE TO BROWSE THROUGH THE GALLERY

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!

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