#puck fair

[aquitainequeen]

In honour of Puck Fair 2024, here's some goats I came across in the city of Naarden!

[stairnaheireann]

The Puck Fair festival in Kerry began yesterday

The Puck Fair festival in Kerry began yesterday

The oldest festival in Europe, with elements dating back to pagan times. Jerry Mulvihill released a book on this ancient fair in 2014. 800 years of celebration that has survived Ireland’s tumultuous history. This incredible celebration is steeped in history but is also surrounded by fascinating myths and legends. 100s of photos, illustrations and facts in the book. Signed copies here:…

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[welcometothisby]

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NEW HEADCANON

Puck’s birthday is August 10th and she’s named after a goat fair

BECAUSE SHE IS THE #GOAT

BOOM

[markfgriffin]

Puck Fair, “Doll’s Waltz,” from their 1987 Windham Hill album Fair Play, which is full of hauntingly lovely flute/guitar/bodhran compositions like this, as well as some foot-stompers. Too many Windham Hill releases were unjustly written off as ‘new age’ as if to imply some wimpy formlessness, a cop-out which would cause you to miss some seriously great music.

[aquitainequeen]

I always love explaining Puck Fair to someone who does not yet have THE KNOWLEDGE. The confusion on their faces is a joy to see.

[aquitainequeen]

If things had been normal, tomorrow would have been the start of Puck Fair in Killorglin. But, no King Puck...

[ode-on-a-grecian-butt]

A ‘poc’ is an Irish he-goat, & at Puck fair n Co.Kerry Ireland in early Aug, a goat is crowned king by a young queen, & then worshipped over 3 days of festivities. Perhaps linked to Lughnasadh, it is hoped the goat, as a symbol of fertility, will bring a good harvest.