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KING PUCK

This Sculpture was unveiled on the 5th day of August 2001 in commemoration of the enduring Killorglin tradition of "Puck Fair" and its central figure King Puck "Kings may come and Kings may go But King Puck goes on forever." Sculpted by Alan Ryan Hall Erected by the Killorglin Millennium Committee

King Puck For hundreds of years, a male mountain goat has been enthroned as King of Puck Fair in Killorglin town. The Puck Goat reigns over the fair held on August 10th, 11th, and 12th of eacg year. King Puck is a symbol of a vast tradition whose origins are lost in the mists of time

Puck Fair The first day of Puck Fair is known as "Gathering Day." The Puck Goat is enthroned on a stand in the town square and the great horse fair is held. The middle day is known as "Fair Day." This is the day of the cattle fair and general festivities. The last day is known as "Scattering Day," when the brief reign of Ireland's only King is ended and the Puck Goat is returned once more to his mountain home. Rí na gCnoc go deo