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In the saddle for Puck Fair
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HORSE traders were out in force from early yesterday to take part in Ireland’s longest-running horse fair in Evan’s Field in Killorglin.
Puck Fair’s Gathering Day saw crowds surge across the streets of Killorglin as visitors converged on mid Kerry from across the globe to celebrate the crowning of King Puck.
This year’s festival is especially meaningful for Irish emigrants using the three-day extravaganza as an opportunity to return to the green grass of home.
Street entertainers and musicians are roaming the streets for the three days of the festival, which concludes tomorrow.
A brand-new addition to this year’s Puck Fair is the installation of a pop-up archives office in the town square, which contains hundreds of photos taken over the years at the many festival celebrations. This office will be open from 12pm each day and will provide a wonderful source of information for tourists and local history buffs.
Throughout the day, such entertainment will be provided by acts such as Wobbly Circus, Sproai Chiarrai and Squawkabout, while the Kingdom Party Pals will provide a fabulous surprise for the excited children in attendance, who will be invited to pose for snaps with their favourite Disney characters.
The coronation parade and ceremony saw a wild mountain goat crowned as monarch of the revelry yesterday evening. This years’ Queen of Puck, Caitlin Horgan, is a pupil of Scoil Mhuire in Killorglin, while her lady-in-waiting is Lily-Sue Eyers of Douglas National School on the outskirts of the town.
For updates and the full programme of events, visit www.puckfair.ie
A wild mountain goat on his 'throne' high above the people after beingcrowned 'King Puck' by the Queen of Puck Fair Caitlin Horgan at Puck Fair in Killorglin, County Kerry on Thursday. PICTURES: DON MACMONAGLE
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Three generations of O’Connor family complete Killarney parkrun
Three generations of the O’Connor family completed the 5km course together at Killarney House and Gardens last Saturday.
Grandfather Mike, his son Jeremiah, and grandson Brian all participated in the weekly event. Organisers noted that the family’s participation shows what parkrun is about, as the event is open to people of all ages and abilities.
The free weekly 5k community event takes place every Saturday morning at 9:30am sharp in the Killarney House gardens (V93HE3C). Members of the public are welcome to walk, jog, run, volunteer, or spectate.
Spa GAA has finalised a deal with Cork-based renewable firm ePower to install two electric vehicle (EV) charging points at its club grounds in Killarney.
The move makes the club one of the very first GAA organisations in County Kerry to provide dedicated, on-site charging infrastructure for drivers.
The dual-socket units will be situated directly within the club’s main car park, offering charging accessibility to members, visiting supporters, and patrons.
The new ePower facilities are designed to support local EV drivers and visitors traveling to the club’s various sporting events throughout the season.
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