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Finalists step out at the Ireland's Next Top Madra final at the Pet Expo

The winner of the competition, which is brought to you by RSVP Magazine and prize partners Blue Pet Co, was announced at the Pet Expo at the National Show Centre in Swords Co. Dublin

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    All of our amazing finalists

    Finalists stepped out this weekend at the Ireland's Next Top Madra final.

    The final took place on Saturday at the Pet Expo and all of the contestants came to strut their stuff.

    It was Victoria the Chow Chow from Louth that came out on top, but all of our fabulous finalists looked amazing.

    READ MORE: Victoria the chow chow is crowned winner of Ireland's Next Top Madra 2023

    The one-year-old fur sensation fearlessly triumphed over a strong pack of contenders, showcasing unmatched grace and style to secure the coveted title.

    In recognition of her outstanding achievement, Victoria, accompanied by her proud owners Malcolm Pulis and Kevin Coyne, will bask in the spoils of victory.

    Thanks to Kerry-based pet nutrition company Blue Pet Co, Victoria is set to enjoy a year's supply of top-quality supplements, ensuring she remains in the pink of health.

    Her victory was celebrated in style with a delectable, personalised dog-friendly peanut butter cake courtesy of Bon A Pet Treats, the renowned pet-friendly bakery.

    Red FM’s Neil Prendeville was the MC for the big day and all of the finalists received a goodie bag worth €63, containing tubs of Blue Pet Co’s healthy dog supplements and a GoFuel bar.

    This is the ninth year of Ireland’s Next Top Madra and the event is getting bigger and better each time.

    Our dog obsessed panel spent a week whittling down the entries to the top 20 and our readers then voted on who they thought should take home the crown.

    View our gallery to see all of the paw-some finalists on the big day.

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    2. Our winner, Victoria with her owners Malcom Pulis and Kevin Coyne

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    4. Catriona Delahunty and Rhea

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