Puck Fair goat remained in its cage in today's warm weather
Organisers said the goat did not need to be removed from its cage before his scheduled exit at 5pm today.
The Puck Fair, held in Killorglin, is one of Ireland's oldest festivals. Each year, a goat is crowned King and put on a 50 foot tall platform for 48 hours before being taken down and set free or 'de-throned'.
Today at 5pm, King Puck was removed from his cage and dethroned as planned, after serving the traditional 48 hours.
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A representative for the festival said: 'There is a beautiful breeze amidst the sunshine on the streets of the town.'
'King Puck will be dethroned by 5pm today and will go home for a well earned rest after a cracking festival!' the spokesperson added.
Today, Killorglin was forecast to reach highs of 21 to 27 degrees. Met Éireann had also forecast light to moderate wind.
In 2022, the goat had to be taken down a number of times from the platform due to concerns over its welfare.
That festival took place during a heatwave, with a high of 30 degrees recorded. The Department of Agriculture received close to 200 contacts to its Animal Welfare Helpline in relation to the 2022 event.
As with previous years, the goat will continue to be overseen and checked by a veterinary surgeon before, during and after his involvement with the fair.
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