Only the fearless, the strong, and the nimble-footed are wanted for a key operation on the Kerry mountains in late July each year.

A WILD goat soon to be crowned king of one of Ireland’s oldest pageants has been named Enda in honour of the Taoiseach.

THE thought of holding age-old Puck Fair without the regal presence of a wild goat is unimaginable, but it could yet happen.

A WILD mountain goat, which will be crowned King Puck at one of the country’s oldest fairs next week, is undergoing a ‘full medical’ to ensure he will cope with the demands of his new elevated position.

Preparations were under way tonight for one of Ireland’s oldest fairs – which will once again see “Elvis” crowned king.

IT’S a ritual almost as old as Puck Fair itself - the capture of a male mountain goat that will become King Puck and preside over three days and nights of shenanigans in Killorglin.

AGE-OLD Puck Fair has been described as an event where everyone acts the goat except the goat himself.