You cheeky pup-pet!

Leeside handyman Ray Cuddihy has his hands full as he takes on the role of Séamus the dog in ‘Séamus Goes Wild’ starting on RTÉjr on 12 May.

“Getting to play a fun-loving, adventurous, scallywag puppy dog is as fun as it sounds,” Ray said.

“I’ve been performing Séamus for over ten years now in many different settings and situations, but his enthusiasm and doggedness is what keep him (and me) young!

“He’s great craic and he is full of the natural curiosity and wonder of a kid – or a good little dog!”

A cheeky and curious pup, Seamus lives with Farmer Lily and all the animals on Glenmore Farm and loves nothing more than sneaking away from his farm work to find exciting adventures in the wild.

He travels through woods, meadows, coasts, and rivers, meeting all sorts of interesting creatures. On each adventure, Séamus discovers fascinating facts about the natural world around him like how butterflies taste food with their feet, how kingfishers eat eighteen fish a day, and how grey seals can’t actually swim when they’re born!

Directed by Julian Hills, the series was produced by GMarsh TV for RTÉjr and was filmed on location in county Mayo.