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King Puck

For this year’s annual Puck Fair, in Killorglin, a controversial change has been made: the goat who sits atop the 50ft stand throughout the event, King Puck, will now only show up for his coronation and for the closing ceremony, amidst concerns over the goat’s wellbeing.

By PA/TPN, in Europe, World · 22 Jul 2023, 08:31 · 0 Comments

Credits: Facebook; Author: @puckfair;

Defenders of the decision argue that the king was at risk of overheating, while critics claim this is an overreaction by animal rights activists.

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