Meet your Sligo celebrity – the 2025 Sligo Nose of Tralee, Milo.
Name: Milo
County: Sligo
Age: 3 since the 3rd June
Breed: Cockapoo
Special Skill: Knowing how to calm me down In busy situations.
Favourite Food: Sausages!!
Favourite Toy: Hattie the hedgehog from pupchic
Favourite Place to Sleep: On the cousins on the couch
Favourite Activity: Running on the beach
Favourite Place to go for a Walk/Hangout: Doorly park
Most mischievous thing you have ever done? Going into the bin and getting chicken bones 😭
How did you come into your owner’s life? Mummy swears she birthed me but, in all realness, mum and dad were wanting a dog but dad is allergic to dog hair which makes me so special as I don’t shed enough to give him an allergic reaction. I don’t think they thought our life would then so crazy after getting me.
What makes you the most pawtastic pet ever? My sense of calm (of course I have my crazy side but when I’m needed to be by your side and wipe off any tears I’m your dog 🥰
Why did you decide to enter the Nose of Tralee? We have done the nose of Tralee 3 years now, honestly wanted to get out word about animals in general with the living crisis like pets are not something to take lightly, we had seriously difficultly eith accommodation where we were nearly homeless due to not being able to find anywhere dog friendly. Thankfully mum stepped in took milo for 5 months so we could sort ourselves out and find the furever home we now live in
How did you prepare for the contest and get votes? Honestly this year I didn’t prepare at all it came at such a crazy time with me losing my store so therefore I lost my job I was stressed trying to get a new job sorted and find some sort of income. But my family pushed his name out there in England America and my friends in Australia which was a big help
What did you enjoy most about the Nose of Tralee? Meeting new people it brings the dog community together and you build connections with people in different counties therefore if you ever go on a holiday you have someone to meet up with
What advice would you give to the next Nose of your County? Once step at a time not everyone knows and understand being a crazy pet owner is so definitely one step at a time to build up that following.
How are you handling your newfound fame? Like a champ! Neighbour watch and all the neighbours come to say hi at the wall!
If you could be any superhero who would you be? Hmmm that’s interesting I’m already mummy’s superhero I think that’s enough for me 🥰
Where can your fans follows you online? Instagram and TikTok @milowoothecockapoo
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.
