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# king puck

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2022
# king puck
Department of Agriculture to review Puck Fair goat situation after receiving 175 queries
The department received the contacts to the Animal Welfare Helpline last week.
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Aug 16th 2022, 5:48 PM
# hot goats in your area
Puck Fair goat removed from platform for a second time due to high temperatures
Local Independent TD Danny Healy-Rae has defended organisers saying ‘the goat’s welfare is always at the centre’ of the event.
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Aug 12th 2022, 1:36 PM
# GOAT DOWN
Puck Fair goat has been let down from its cage due to heatwave
Before the festival began organisers announced that the goat would have a fan in its cage during its three days in its cage.
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Aug 11th 2022, 2:26 PM
# Kerry
Puck Fair goat may be given fan to cope with heatwave amid cruelty concerns
Traditionally the wild goat spends three days and three nights on a tall stand overlooking the town of Killorglin.
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Aug 9th 2022, 5:27 PM
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# goat show
Animal rights campaigners want to "take the Puck out of the fair"
ARAN wants the goat removed from the festival.
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Aug 4th 2015, 10:45 AM
# Puck Fair
Raising of King Puck goat goes ahead amid animal welfare concerns
The festival organisers say the animal is well cared for and his welfare is a priority.
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Aug 11th 2014, 11:48 AM