Puck Fair: A History

Nonfiction, History, Ireland, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Cultural Studies, Customs & Traditions
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Author: Seán Moraghan ISBN: 9780752499512
Publisher: The History Press Publication: July 1, 2013
Imprint: The History Press Ireland Language: English
Author: Seán Moraghan
ISBN: 9780752499512
Publisher: The History Press
Publication: July 1, 2013
Imprint: The History Press Ireland
Language: English

The history of Ireland's oldest fair, which celebrated its 400th anniversary in 2013Puck Fair, Ireland's oldest festival, was established by a royal patent in October 1613, granted to the Welsh planter, Jenkyn Conway, of Killorglin. It first became famous, however, as a result of the parading and display of a male goat, which is awarded a crown and named as the King of the Town. 2013 will see the celebration of Puck Fair’s 400 year anniversary, which will be promoted and celebrated as part of The Gathering.

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The history of Ireland's oldest fair, which celebrated its 400th anniversary in 2013Puck Fair, Ireland's oldest festival, was established by a royal patent in October 1613, granted to the Welsh planter, Jenkyn Conway, of Killorglin. It first became famous, however, as a result of the parading and display of a male goat, which is awarded a crown and named as the King of the Town. 2013 will see the celebration of Puck Fair’s 400 year anniversary, which will be promoted and celebrated as part of The Gathering.

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