Puck Fair

"King Puck" redirects here. For the album, see King Puck (album).

The Puck Fair (Irish: Aonach an Phoic, meaning "Fair of the He-Goat", poc being the Irish for a male goat) is one of Ireland's oldest fairs. It takes place annually from 10–12 August in Killorglin, County Kerry.

Puck Fair
Aonach an Phoic
Puck Fair circa 1900
StatusActive
GenreFair
DateAugust 10–12
FrequencyAnnually
VenueStreets, pubs
LocationsKillorglin, County Kerry
Coordinates52°06′23″N 9°47′13″W / 52.1064°N 9.7869°W / 52.1064; -9.7869
CountryIreland
Years active1613—present, perhaps older
ActivityWild goat capture and crowning, coronation parade, horse and cattle fairs, street markets, festivity, fireworks.
Websitepuckfair.ie
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