IN PICTURES: Meet all the cute contestants chasing the 2023 Nose of Tralee crown

Ireland's most pawsome competition, the Nose of Tralee, is back for its 10th year and now 32 finalists from across the country are wagging their tails and purring with excitement as they ask for your votes.

From over 1500 entries, these final 32 Noses have made their way to the top: 27 tail-wagging dogs and 5 fabulous felines are ready to strut their stuff and battle it out for the grand title of the 2023 Nose of Tralee.

CLICK ON THE ARROWS ABOVE TO MEET ALL THE CUTE CONTESTANTS

The Nose of Tralee's panel of judges have been hard at work, carefully handpicking the crème de la crème of noses – all 32 of them – to proudly represent their home counties and show off their sniff-tastic skills.

Voting starts on Thursday, August 3 and runs all the way up to midnight on August 21.

"We can’t believe we're celebrating a decade of furry fun with 32 fabulous Noses! Each year we are blown away by the love that the people of Ireland shower upon their furry friends," said Kate McQuillan of Pet Sitters Ireland.

"This competition is more than just cute noses; it's a celebration of the unique and incredible personalities that make our pets our best pals. And with so many cats in the final... could this be the year of the purrfect cat victory? With our 10th anniversary in full swing, who knows what surprises are in store?”

The winner will be announced live on a Facebook Live on August 22 and will receive prizes from Pet Sitters Ireland, Tesco Ireland and David McAuley Photography. Let your voice be heard and support your County Nose! Vote here.