Murphy is quite the ladies man, securing himself a girlfriend (The Longford Nose) early in the competition. He loves sticks, napping and travelling in beer boxes and is adapting well to the fame of being a Nose.
Lets meet Murphy…..
Murphy – 2019 Donegal Nose Of Tralee
County: Donegal
Age: 1
Breed: Jack Russell
Special Skill: Chewing anything in my way
Favourite Food: Ham
Favourite Toy: Sticks I steal from Grandads log pile
Favourite Place to Sleep: In my pink flamingo bed
Favourite Activity: Napping, tying people up with my towel and chewing up granny’s water bottles
Favourite Place To Go For A Walk: Five Fingers Strand, Lagg, Co.Donegal
Most Mischievous Thing You Have Ever Done. Doing my number twos on my neighbour’s front step (can’t help when nature calls)
How Did You Come Into Your Owners Life? My mama finally twisted my grandads arm and once she spotted me she drove all the way to Cavan to collect me and took me home in an aldi beer box back when I was teeny tiny!
What Makes You The Most Pawtastic Pet EVER! I brighten up my family’s life with my mischievous and fun personality and I’m always ready for kissies and cuddles which they cant get enough of
Why Did You Decide To Enter The Nose Of Tralee? I was having a nosy on Facebook one day when I saw a post about the competition and knew I’d look adorable in the sash and do my county proud!!.
How Did You Prepare For The Contest And Get Votes? I got pampered so I was looking my best then I decided to have a nice nap while my mama called everyone she knew and contacted the local papers, radio station and businesses who were all very kind and shared my voting page
What Did You Enjoy Most About The Nose Of Tralee? Travelling to Dublin to go on TV where I met my girlfriend Misty the Longford nose
What Advice Would You Give To The Next Nose Of Your County? Have as much fun as possible it’s an unbelievable experience!!!
How Are You Handling Your New-Found Fame? Some days are ruff when the paparazzi are following me around all day looking for pics but that’s the joys of being a local celebrity! The fans keep me going I do it all for them x
If You Could Be Any Super Hero Who Would He Be? I would be Michael Murphy because he’s some baller
