Meet your Limerick celebrity – the 2025 Limerick Nose of Tralee, Cici.
County: Limerick
Age: 5 months old
Breed: Miniature Poodle
Special Skill: Making everyone smile with my cuddly hugs and cheeky head tilts!
Favourite Food: Chicken treats (and maybe a sneaky piece of cheese 🧀)
Favourite Toy: Sticks – the bigger, the better! 🌿
Favourite Place to Sleep: Curled up on Mammy’s lap like the princess I am 👑
Favourite Activity: Zoomies around the garden, and giving kisses to everyone 🩷
Favourite Place to go for a Walk/Hangout: My doggy creche🐾 – the best place ever to play with all my friends!
Most mischievous thing you have ever done: I once stole socks from the laundry basket and hid them in my bed… and pretended I didn’t know anything about it 😇
How did you come into your owner’s life? I was born in the family, there was 3 of us me Cici, Coco and Fifi. 2 of my sister went to live their lives with their new families, but I got to stay with my 4 legged mom Twinkle and 2 aunties Hope & Bella (they are frenchies and fun to have around). And we’ve been inseparable like forever. ❤️
What makes you the most pawtastic pet ever? I give unconditional love, endless cuddles, and I have the fluffiest nose in all of Ireland!
Why did you decide to enter the Nose of Tralee? To represent Limerick with pride and to show the world just how special I am (plus everyone said I’d look good with a crown 👑). We didn’t win but my mom said she get me one soon, after all, once a princess is always a princess.
How did you prepare for the contest and get votes? By practicing my cutest poses, giving out extra kisses, and wagging my tail at everyone I meet! Mammy helped by sharing my photos with all our friends.
What did you enjoy most about the Nose of Tralee? Meeting so many other amazing pets and people from around Ireland and getting to spread joy along the way.
What advice would you give to the next Nose of your County? Have fun, be yourself, and remember – it’s all about sharing your pawsitive energy! 🐾
How are you handling your newfound fame? With extra belly rubs and treats, of course! I don’t let it go to my fluffy head.
If you could be any superhero who would you be? Cici the Wonder Woof 🦸♀️ – saving the world one cuddle at a time!
Where can your fans follow you online? Instagram: @loughgurdoggydaycare @4puppytiers
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.
