Charlie to wear Puck crown

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.

Experienced goat catcher Frank Joy, who is caring for the goat named Charlie at his farm near Glenbeigh, Co Kerry, also assured the public that Charlie will not be subject to any form of cruelty.

The grey and brown 10-year-old goat, with a three-foot horn span, was captured on a hill behind the Ross Inn, Glenbeigh, at the weekend, and will ‘preside’ over Puck Fair from the top of a 50ft platform in Killorglin.