Puck Fair 2022: Everything you need to know about Ireland's oldest festival 

The festival is held every year in Killorglin, Co Kerry. Here are four things to know if it's your first time encountering Puck Fair
Goat catcher Pat Cahill and his son goat warrior Matthew (10) pictured with a wild mountain goat captured near Ireland's highest mountain Carrauntoohill who will be coronated as 'King Puck' at the annual Puck Fair in Killorglin County Kerry. Photo: Don MacMonagle

Goat catcher Pat Cahill and his son goat warrior Matthew (10) pictured with a wild mountain goat captured near Ireland's highest mountain Carrauntoohill who will be coronated as 'King Puck' at the annual Puck Fair in Killorglin County Kerry. Photo: Don MacMonagle

It’s that time of year again. Ireland’s oldest festival is set to get 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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