Meet your Cork celebrity – the 2025 Cork Nose of Tralee, Spencer.
Name Spencer
County Cork
Age 10 years
Breed Westhighland Terrier
Special Skill Sleeping and Barking
Favourite food Meat! I’m a meat loving boy! Do not give me veg!
Favourite Toy Not really a toy dog
Favourite Place to Sleep My bed in my parents room
Favourite Activity Walking and Hiking, if mum turns around too quick to shorten my walks I put on the breaks-walks finish when they are finished, no shortcuts allowed. And when it comes to hiking my favourite place is the Slieve Bloom with all my friends. We walk for hours and I love
Favourite Place to go for a Walk/Hangout I love to hang out in the Marina Market in Cork, all the smells of different foods, which sometimes get to sample. I meet so many other doggos there too and get lots of cuddles from strangers
Most mischievous thing you have ever done? I like to escape out the front door on a regular basis🙈 I have no recall when this happens and my neighbours get to listen to me bark consistently 😅 Thankfully it doesn’t happen as often as it used to
How did you come into your owner’s life? A family friend had my dog mum. I’m the 5th westie to come into my owners life
What makes you the most pawtastic pet ever? I have so much love to give everyone, my tail wags can be intense but I just can’t contain my excitement when I meet people out on walks.
Why did you decide to enter the Nose of Tralee? My owner felt this year, with me turning 10 that it was a good way to celebrate. I was going through a lot of health issues over the last few years and was quite stressed but I’ve turned a corner and am the happiest doggo around
How did you prepare for the contest and get votes? A lot of planning went into deciding where to go to campaign and let people know about voting. Used my social media account daily to showcase my county and my voting link
What did you enjoy most about the Nose of Tralee? Meeting so many new friends that were Noses also
What advice would you give to the next Nose of your County? Talk to as many people as you can face to face.
How are you handling your newfound fame? Loving it of course, was born for it
If you could be any superhero who would you be? 80s cartoon classic SuperTed- I was a bit broken but with a special owner she fixed me and gave me special powers❤️
Where can your fans follows you online? Over on Instagram and TikTok @daisybooandfriends
Kate McQuillan is the co-founder of Pet Sitters Ireland, an award-winning pet sitting and dog walking company established in 2010 with her husband, Michael. Together, they support thousands of pet owners across Ireland with trusted, in-home pet care. With over 14 years of experience, Kate shares practical advice to help pet owners feel confident and prepared when it comes to their pet’s care.
