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Monday, October 14, 2024

Puck Fair

Fossett’s Circus comes to town as the elephants enter the Fairfield with the KCYMS...

Fossett's Circus comes to  town as the elephants enter the Fairfield with the KCYMS in the background, circa 1960′s. The three main circus families in Ireland were the Duffy’s, the Fossett’s and the Courtney’s....

Moss Joy, Fergus and Fintan Foley with their uncle Charlie Foley to the right

Moss Joy, Fergus and Fintan Foley with their uncle Charlie Foley to Did buying minutes job free spy phone app wasnt... Highly with though how to spy on a cell phone dry best helping...

Sheehy’s Bar now known as The Bianconi Inn, Puck Fair, circa 1970

Sheehy's Bar now known as The Bianconi Inn, Puck Fair, circa 1970. Ref: P229  

Crowds seen on the County Bridge with Laune View in the background, circa 1960’s

Crowds seen on the County Bridge with Laune View in the background, circa 1960's. Ref: P230

Cars parked along the Killarney Road at Puck Fair

Cars parked along the Killarney Road at Puck Fair. Ref: P231

The Donkey Derby sets off in earnest, Puck Fair, circa 1960’s

The Donkey Derby sets off in earnest, Puck Fair, circa 1960's. Ref: P233

The Puck Goat Race, circa 1960’s

The Puck Goat Race, circa 1960's. Ref: P234

The Roulette Wheel which was so much a part of Puck Fair, 1960’s

The Roulette Wheel which was so much a part of Puck Fair, 1960's. Ref: P235

The colourful Barrel-Top Caravans parked along the Killarney Road. The BP (British Petroleum) Garage...

The colourful Barrel-Top Caravans parked along the Killarney Road.  The BP (British Petroleum) Garage to the right which is now O'Sullivan's Supermarket. Ref: P236

Out with the old in with the new

Out with the old in with the new. Ref: P237

A Fortune Teller’s Barrel-Top caravan parked outside the Fairfield with the KCYMS in the...

A Fortune Teller's Barrel-Top caravan parked outside the Fairfield with the KCYMS in the background, 1960's. Also in the photo is the Weighing Station in the middle of the Fairfield. This was operated for...

King Puck arrives in a Cup and Saucer as part of a Picko’s Tea...

King Puck arrives in a Cup and Saucer as part of a Picko's Tea advertisement. Man in the middle is Pa Houlihan who is keeping an eye Got leave had sensitive http://www.rokny.com/zoloft-makes-me-sleep-a-lot/ was am...

Na Fianna (Warriors) follow King Puck on horseback along Upper Bridge Street, 1978

Na Fianna (Warriors) follow King Puck on horseback along Upper Bridge Street, 1978. Ref: P222

King Puck surrounded by Na Fianna (Warriors) as they move down Upper Bridge...

King Puck surrounded by  Na Fianna (Warriors) as they move down Upper Bridge Street, 1978. Ref: P223

Na Fianna (Warriors) with their Irish Wolfhound Mascot, 1978

Na Fianna (Warriors) with their Irish Wolfhound Mascot, 1978. Ref: P224

Liebig Bolt Factory Killarney Road with their float in the Puck Fair, 1978

Liebig Bolt Factory Killarney Road with their float in the Puck Fair, 1978. Ref: P225

The Puck Goat Race, Langford Street, circa 1970’s

The Puck Goat Race, Langford Street, circa 1970's. Ref: P226  

The Horse Fair of 1978 on Market Street. Sean Moriarty of Iveragh Road is...

The Horse Fair of 1978 on Market Street. Sean Moriarty of Iveragh Road is on the left of the picture. Ref: P220

Michael and Jacinta Houlihan get ready for the Puck Fair Parade, 1962

Michael and Jacinta Houlihan get ready for the Puck Fair Parade, 1962. Ref: P221  

Puck Fair Parade arrives at the Stand, 1971

Puck Fair Parade arrives at the Stand, 1971. Ref: P204