Meet your Leitrim celebrity – the 2025 Leitrim Nose of Tralee, Sonny .
Name – Sonny or Sonny The Dachshund
County – Leitrim ☺️
Age – 4 Years Old
Breed – Long Haired Miniature Black and Tan Dachshund
Special Skill – Fist Pumps for a treat
Favourite Food – Ham and Chicken
Favourite Toy – Red Ring
Favourite Place to Sleep – Beside Grandad 👴
Favourite Activity – Walking
Favourite Place to go for a Walk/Hangout – Down beside the local canal
Most mischievous thing you have ever done –
They don’t call me Sonny the Savage for nothing.
- Took Grandads insole and savaged it.
- Took Grandads football book and savaged it.
- Took my besties polypockets and book and savaged it.
- Took Grandads sock and had a standoff.
- Took Nanny’s toasted sandwich, burned the mouth off myself but it was worth it.
- Pairs of SOCKS 😎😂 And lots more
How did you come into your owner’s life? – When my Mam lost her fiancé in 2020. I was born in 2021, my mam seen me online and came to visit me. I knew then she was meant for me as there is a picture of me putting my paw on her hand.
What makes you the most pawtastic pet ever? – I love everyone and I really want to make everyone around me happy.
Why did you decide to enter the Nose of Tralee? To meet new people. I wanted to enter for fun and see how far I went in my journey and I was never expecting to get down to the last 32!
How did you prepare for the contest and get votes? Canvass, Instagram, Tik took, threads
What did you enjoy most about the Nose of Tralee? Getting my gorgeous handmade Leitrim bandana from DougsWorlds. Loved it!
What advice would you give to the next Nose of your County? Enjoy it! It’s a great experience to meet new people
How are you handling your newfound fame? Grand 😂 Loving life
If you could be any superhero who would you be? Superman
Where can your fans follows you online?
Instagram sonny_the_dachshund_
TikTok – Sonnythedachshund
Threads – sonny_the_dachshund_
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.
