Meet your Meath celebrity – the 2025 Meath Nose of Tralee, Dash.
Name: Dash
County: Meath
Age: 1.5 years
Breed: Dachshund
Special Skill: Ability to make you fall in love with him and give him all the treats
Favourite food: Chicken
Favourite Toy: Anything that squeaks
Favourite Place to Sleep: Mam and Dads Bed or in the window
Favourite Activity: Loves to play fetch or chase in the garden
Favourite Place to go for a Walk/Hangout: Loves to go for walks and hangout in the bog
Most mischievous thing you have ever done: Snuck out to see the girlfriend up the road knowing I am not allowed, and when caught sheepishly coming home with my tail between my legs.
How did you come into your owner’s life? I came into my pet owners life when I was 11 weeks old, I came at the perfect time because my family had three sad loses since I arrived and I was there to cheer them up and give them so much love.
What makes you the most pawtastic pet ever? I know when my family need me to play with them, or snuggle them, or distract them. I am learning all my tricks even though I can be abit stubborn at times.
Why did you decide to enter the Nose of Tralee? To show off my awesomeness and to make my family proud.
How did you prepare for the contest and get votes? I strutted my stuff through the village and towns wearing my sash, I visited different places and events, I set up a new Instagram page with posts daily (this was a huge learning curve for my mam) and we put up posters and hounded family and friends to vote.
What did you enjoy most about the Nose of Tralee? Visting lots of new places during the campaign with my family and getting loads of attention.
What advice would you give to the next Nose of your County? Enjoy the madness, get to know the other contestant, Have fun. Take lots of Videos and Pics.
How are you handling your newfound fame? Taking it in my stride
If you could be any superhero who would you be? The Dashing Sniffer, as I can sniff out treats from a room away. No point trying to hide them from me.
Where can your fans follows you online? DASH_THE_SASSY_DACHSHUND
https://www.instagram.com/dash_the_sassy_dachshund?igsh=MW1lYTRkOXdlajBndg==
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.
