One of the summer's biggest and oldest tourist attractions took place in Killorglin, Co. Kerry in the second full week of August.

Puck Fair again attracted huge crowds to party and pay homage to a wild goat, christened Oisín, who was crowned King Puck and spent three days on a platform some 50 feet above the assembled throng. Horse trading is the serious side to Puck Fair but, like the horse fair at Buttevant Co. Cork a few weeks ago, there were plenty of horses but few buyers. Those who had money could pick up bargains at one third of the prices prevailing four years ago.