Meet your Dublin celebrity – the 2022 Dublin Nose of Tralee, Banjo.
Name: Banjo
County: Dublin
Age: 3
Breed: Chihuahua
Special Skill: Hoovering the floor
Favourite Food: Any human food, cheese, cat food (not allowed any of it, but I try anyway!)
Favourite Toy: Mickey Mouse Hand with a squeaker that I shredded
Favourite Place to Sleep: My several beds
Favourite Activity: Sleep and hoover the floor
Favourite Place To Go For A Walk/Hangout: My garden, Phoenix Park, the beach
Most Mischievous Thing You Have Ever Done? Stole my daddys hotdog right off his plate
How Did You Come Into Your Owners Life? Right place at the right time really!
What Makes You The Most Pawtastic Pet Ever! Im a bit of everything – cuddly, independent, good, mischievous, quiet, opinionated, and mostly cute!
Why Did You Decide To Enter The Nose Of Tralee? I wanted to show off my ear fluff and I wanted to rectify some stereotypes about my breed
How Did You Prepare For The Contest And Get Votes? We took cute pictures of me and my hoomum sent out daily reminders to all our friends and family
What Did You Enjoy Most About The Nose Of Tralee? Being on radio and especially TV, visiting my dad at work was very special!
What Advice Would You Give To The Next Nose Of Your County? Don’t let others pressure you into going overboard with campaigning
How Are You Handling Your New-Found Fame? Sleeping it off
If You Could Be Any Super Hero Who Would You Be? Batman, because my ears look similar and I can sniff out clues (to where the food is hiding) easily!
Where Can Your Fans Follow You Online? Facebook: Banjo the Chi and Instagram: banjo_the_chi
