Puck Fair 2026: Everything you need to know about Ireland's oldest festival
A wild mountain goat is crowned ‘King Puck’ in Killorglin, County Kerry. Picture: Don MacMonagle
It’s that time of year again. Ireland’s oldest festival is underway in Killorglin, Co Kerry for a fun-filled three days — all centred around a goat.
The Puck Fair is held every year in the town from August 10-12, starting off with the crowning of King Puck and ending with a firework display and releasing the selected goat back into the wild.
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