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Ireland's longest running fair kicks off tomorrow in Killorglin

Aug 9, 2024 10:20 By radiokerrynews
Ireland's longest running fair kicks off tomorrow in Killorglin
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Ireland's longest running fair is kicking off in Kerry tomorrow as Puck Fair returns to Killorglin.

The annual goat-catching festivities begin tomorrow marking a 400 year tradition where a goat will look over the town before being crowned King Puck.

Horse and cattle trading, musical performances and a parade are all set to take place however concerns have been raised in recent years of the animal welfare of the captured goat.

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Independent Kerry TD Michael Healy-Rae says King Puck is always well looked after:

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