Tourists in Killorglin.....

On Thursday we drove the Ring of Kerry counter-clockwise starting from Tralee. One of the first significant towns along that route is Killorglin, home to a famous (at least in Ireland and to descendants of Irish) 3-day fest called the "Puck Fair." Here are the tourists (Jo, Dave, Lynn) by the commemorative statue of a billygoat with a smirk. From the plaques by the statue:

"For hundreds of years a male mountain goat has been enthroned as king of Puck Fair in Killorglin town. The Puck Goat reigns over the fair held on August 10th, 11th, and 12th of each year. King Puck is a symbol of a vast tradition whose origins are lost in the mists of time. The first day of Puck Fair is known as 'Gathering Day.' The Puck Goat is enthroned on a stand in the town square and the great horse fair is held. The middle day is known as 'Fair Day.' This is the day of the cattle fair and general festivities. The last day is known as 'Scattering Day,' when the brief reign of Irelands only King is ended and the Puck Goat is returned once more to his mountain home."