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The most famous Fair in Ireland is the Puck Fair held in Killorglin. Killarney. Ireland

HURN, David

© David Hurn / Magnum Photos / Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
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Full title: The most famous Fair in Ireland is the Puck Fair held in Killorglin. It dates back to a grant by James 1st in 1613. The fair is essentially for the sale of livestock and is watched over by the Puck Goat, the largest goat in Kerry who becomes King of the fair for the three day period.

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Collection

Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales

Item Number

NMW A 57039

Creation/Production

HURN, David
Date: 2016

Acquisition

Gift, 25/4/2017
Donated by David Hurn, 2017

Measurements

(): h(cm) image size:21.8
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(): w(cm) image size:32.9
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(): h(cm) paper size:33
(): w(cm) paper size:48.2

Techniques

Digital Pigment Print

Material

Archival paper

Location

In store
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Visually the most Irish part of Ireland. Puck Fair held in Killorglin. Killarney. Ireland
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© David Hurn / Magnum Photos / Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
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