What does the Puck Fair celebrate?
Every August, a town in County Kerry spends three days in celebration – of a goat. Gathering visitors from across the country, the town of Killorglin, in County Kerry, is swamped far beyond its everyday population of just over 2,000.
Where is the puck festival?
Killorglin
Killorglin in Kerry County celebrates, once a year, for three days a unique street festival named Puck Fair. The festival is known as one of the longest and ancient events in Ireland which are held yearly in the same dates; from 10th to 12th of August.
Is Puck Fair 2021 Cancelled?
“We have been monitoring the situation since the onset of the virus and as the health, wellbeing and safety of our visitors, volunteers and residents is paramount, and to comply with government legislation and guidelines, we have made the difficult decision to cancel all Puck Fair events this year.
Is Puck Fair on this year?
Puck Fair 2021 is cancelled. Ireland’s oldest traditional fair, “the king of all festivals,” takes place on August 10th, 11th, and 12th annually and celebrated Puck Fair 400+ in 2013. Last year, organisers also cancelled the festival in light of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
How long does Puck Fair last?
three days
The festival or fair at Puck lasts three days, the 10th, 11th and 12th of August each year. The first day of Puck is known as “the gathering”.
What date is Puck Fair in Ireland?
Puck Fair (Irish: Aonach an Phoic, meaning “Fair of the He-Goat”, ‘poc’ being the Irish for a male goat) is one of Ireland’s oldest fairs. It takes place annually 10–12 August in Killorglin, County Kerry.
What is King Puck?
All hail King Puck, Lord Goat of Killorglin! During this ancient celebration, a wild male goat (known as a “puck”) is crowned king of the town for three days before being returned to his normal life in the Irish hills, his royalty all but ignored by his fellow goats.
How far is Killorglin from the beach?
Dooks Beach is a lovely sandy, sheltered beach just 3 miles from Glenbeigh village and 12 miles from Killorglin just off the Ring of Kerry Road. There is very well regarded 18 hole golf course (Dook’s Links Course) adjacent to the beach and enjoying spectacular views over the Dingle Peninsula, Cromane and Inch beach.
What age is Rose of Tralee for?
The festival’s policy dictates that entrants must be aged between 18 and 28 at the time the event takes place. However, organisers have confirmed that applicants for this year’s festival who turn 29 after September 1 can still apply next year.