Photographer Padraig Kennelly describes one of the strangest annual events in Europe. The oldest traditional fair in Ireland, Puck Fair centres on the Puck goat, which is crowned King and placed on a platform above the town of Killorglin, County Kerry, for three days of music, drink and entertainment.
Photographic
Modernity catches up with Puck Fair, 1960’s
Modernity catches up with Puck Fair, 1960's. Ref: P161
Ted Mangan & Francis O’Connor, Greyhound and Bicycle Ras trophies, 1956
Ted Mangan & Francis O'Connor, Greyhound and Bicycle Ras trophies, 1956. Ref: F072
Kells Station Signal Box. The community in Kells have done a wonderful job over...
Kells Station Signal Box. The community in Kells have done a wonderful job over the years in refurbishing the Station which is used for...
Video
Puck Fair 1965
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A look back at times gone by to Puck Fair 1965 A comprehensive look at the many facets that went to make up...
WW1 Commemoration Ceremony Killorglin 4th August 2014
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Aine nicGabhann -The Hills of Donegal
In memory of Aine nicGabhann, Caragh Lake, Killorglin.
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