Paul to reign supreme as King Puck

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

Paul to reign supreme as King Puck

The mission: To capture a wild mountain goat which becomes King Puck and presides over the shenanigans at the Puck Fair in Killorglin from an elevated perch in the town square.

Chief goat catcher Frank Joy has been entrusted with the task for the past 22 years and, again, he has duly delivered.

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