Meet your Derry celebrity – the 2023 Nose of Derry, Logan
Name: Logan
County: Derry
Age: 8 months
Breed: Cockapoo
Special Skill: Beheading teddies
Favourite Food: Primula ham and cheese (squeezy tube)
Favourite Toy: Patrick (the starfish) from Spongebob SquarePants
Favourite Place to Sleep: Snuggled up on the sofa between mummy and daddy
Favourite Activity: Stealing daddys contact lens box..sitting nicely until he figures out i have it in my mouth and then making him chase me
Favourite Place To Go For A Walk/Hangout: Roe Valley Country Park
Most Mischievous Thing You Have Ever Done? Tearing a plug apart (luckily it was off)
How Did You Come Into Your Owners Life? A friend of a friends had a litter of pups – mummy says it was love at first sight!
What Makes You The Most Pawtastic Pet Ever? Its impossible not to laugh when Logan is being naughty…those puppy eyes are heart melting!
Why Did You Decide To Enter The Nose Of Tralee? Purely for the craic!
How Did You Prepare For The Contest And Get Votes? Visited Derry landmarks for photos…and licked the faces of strangers in exchange for votes
What Did You Enjoy Most About The Nose Of Tralee? Seeing family, friends and work colleagues invest into the process of voting- even those who dont have pets!
What Advice Would You Give To The Next Nose Of Your County? Definitely up the anti for voting- local businesses, newspapers, radio, attend local outdoor markets/events, get local celebs/ influencers on board
How Are You Handling Your New-Found Fame? Logan is oblivious and thinks the extra attention now is just standard for him haha
If You Could Be Any Super Hero Who Would You Be? Dare Devil (only because the name seems fitting)
Where Can Your Fans Follow You Online? Instagram – logan_the_cockapoo