Meet your Tipperary celebrity – the 2025 Tipperary Nose of Tralee, Mr Cooper.
Name: Cooper (Mr. Coops ) Ryan
County: Tipperary
Age: 2
Breed: Mini Bernedoodle
Special Skill: Gives you the eye and tilts the head. Best snuggles.
Favourite food: Chicken
Favourite Toy: Ball
Favourite Place to Sleep: In the hall on his bed.
Favourite Activity: Hiding socks.
Favourite Place to go for a Walk/Hangout: By the water watching the ducks & swans.
Most mischievous thing you have ever done: Counter surfing.
How did you come into your owner’s life? Mr.Coops previous owners had to make a decision to get a new home for him because a family member was allergic too him. Didnt want him to get into the wrong hands. My name came up through a friend of a friend. They knew I lost my other dog Scamp 3 half years ago. He got me through so much in life dealing with grief. They how kind I was to animals. So it was mentioned too us. We said no at first because it was too hard after loosing scamp. My husband and I chatted about it and we said sure we ll go and see him anyhow. Mr. Coops stole our heart and that was it. He was coming home with us. Throughly believe he was sent to us..
What makes you the most pawtastic pet ever? Cuddly & loving, loves his snuggles.
Why did you decide to enter the Nose of Tralee? Mr.Coops is an amazing dog, we love him. His our snuggle monster. He seems to attract people everywhere we go. And we get asked alot of questions about him. He has a lovely temperment. Very good with prople. Everyone wants to give him a snuggle. He is so handsome. To see the joy and love he brings people. Thought he would be a good canditate.
How did you prepare for the contest and get votes? Make a list, set out a plan. Gets lots of content photos etc. Do up posters. Less stress so you can enjoy the campaign trail. Promote your dog online and encourage and remind people to vote every 24hrs on your stories and posts. Most importantly in person when out and about campaigning.
What did you enjoy most about the Nose of Tralee? When out & about with Mr. Coops loved meeting people.. Highlight was the nursing home when took Mr.Coops to see the residents. The joy & lift the residents got. It was so up lifting it is something that will stay with me forever. Meeting the roses & the Tipperary All Ireland hurling team 
What advice would you give to the next Nose of your County? Put in the effort.. Get out and about every day with your pet as much as you can.. Promote them online and most importantly in person. People love to meet you and your pet.
How are you handling your newfound fame? Buzzing.. For Mr. Coops & its been life changing
If you could be any superhero who would you be? Jane – Superwoman.. Mr.Coops – Superman
Where can your fans follows you online? Instagram janeandscamp2013 & Cooper_mrcoops_ryan
What does it mean to you to be the Winner of the Nose of Tralee? To be the winner of nose of tralee 2025 is just phenomenal.. Iv got the opportunity to showcase the joy & love Mr.Coops has brought not just to our lives to so many throughout this competition.. And shows how important & valuable pets are in all our lives.
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.
