Royal sendoff as Puck draws to a close

It ended as it began — with a goat, a crown, and a legendary fanfare.

The annual three-day Puck Fair drew to a close last night with a spectacular fireworks display over the River Laune in Killorglin.

While the number of overseas visitors and returning emigrants said to be up this year overall, locals estimate crowds at around 15,000 a day — slightly down on previous years.