CHAIRMAN'S ADDRESS

The old proverb says “When the going gets tough,the tough get going”.Well this is certainly true at Killorglin’s unique Fair and Festival,Puck Fair.Inthese hard financial times of doom and gloom,it is fashionable to complainand be prepared to sit back and criticise,but not in the Puck’s Kingdom ofKerry.Our organising committee were faced with a considerable decreasein sponsorship,which threatened the quality of the type of Festival andfun that is synonomous with Puck,so the local businesses were asked toreview their commitment to Puck and help fund the huge costs involved.

The Killorglin businesses and community responded with typical Kerrygenerosity and we are extremely grateful to each and every person whosedonations and sponsorship guarantee the survival of our unique event.My thanks are due to all involved in presenting King Puck 2009 to hiscitizens. Preparations began last August (immediately after Puck 2008)and the amount of time, effort and dedication, which is given voluntarilyeach year,is a credit to all concerned. Without your efforts,and thesupport of your families and the people of Killorglin,Puck Fair would nowbe part of History

Long may it survive.Ta suil agam go mbainfidh gach duine sult agus sonas as Aonach an Phuic2009 agus go mbeirimid to leir beo an tam seo aris.

Declan Mangan,Chairman.

PUCK FAIR QUEEN 2009My name is Cassie O’Grady, I am twelve years old and I am the Queen of Puck 2009.I was and am delighted to have beenselected as this years Queen and I will trymy best during my reign.

I went to Scoil Mhuire Primary School where I participated in manyactivities such as football and school choir. This September I will beattending the Intermediate School, Killorglin. My hobbies are footballand rowing. I play football for Laune Rangers and I row with theKillorglin Rowing Club. My favourite sport is rowing and I won an AllIreland Medal in 2008. I live in the centre of Killorglin where my familyrun a pub. There are six in the family – my Mom Catherine, my DadStephen and my three sisters, Aoibheann, Eimear and Grace.

Well, that’s pretty much all I have to say about myself! I hope you allhave a Wonderful Puck Fair.

Go Raibh Mile Maith Agaibh,

Cassie O’Grady,Queen of Puck 2009

www.puckfair.ie

TRAFFIC & CAR PARK ARRAN

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A TOW TRUCK IS ON SITE TO DEAL

WITH ILLEGAL PARKING.

LIMITED DISABILITY PARKING

AVAILABLE IN SCHOOL ROA

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ONÓRA WILL PERFORM ON THESTAGE TRUCK onMonday August 10th at 9.45pm

Taken from the Irish meaning ‘honour’, the four members of Onóra (PronouncedOn-Oh-Ra) are no strangers to the Kerry music scene. Their eclectic mix of talentand their fresh sound, make them one of the most exciting and unique groups tobe heard in the county for some time. Local Beaufort and Killarney musicians,Brendan O'Connor, Patrick O'Connor and Kieran Healy are joined by leadvocalist Helena Connolly from Lisnaskea, Co. Fermanagh. All four members arevery accomplished musicians in their own right but have been playing togetheras a group since 2005 and are already making an impressive mark on the localmusic scene.

Their debut album, “Future in the Past” hit record stores late last year and theband has been overwhelmed by the reaction to the album so far. Describingtheir music as a mix of traditional and contemporary Irish, folk and country,Onóra’s unique blend of old and new promises something to suit all tastes!Catch them at Puck – A band not to be missed!

07:00 Horse Fair Evan's Field Tralee Road-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------11:00 Wobbly Circus Walkabouts The Square In association with Birds Amusements-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------12:00 The Biddy Bunratty Experience Throughout the Town Walkabout -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------12:00 Celtic Music with An Currach Dubh Puck Fair Stand-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------12:00 The Lions of Africa Town Plaza-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------13:00 Traditional Session with Leas Ainm Puck Fair Stand-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------13:30 Johnny D’ Juggler The Square-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------14:00 Traditional Irish Music with Noel Tuohy Puck Fair Stand-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------14:30 JP Puppets - in association with Birds Amusements The Square-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------15:00 Pipe Band Recital Throughout Town-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------15:30 Wobbly Circus Walkabouts The Square In association with Birds Amusements-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------16:00 Johnny D’ Juggler The Square-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------16:30 Excerpts from the Johnny Patterson Puck Fair Stand Musical Drama -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------17:00 The Biddy Bunratty Experience Throughout the Town Walkabout -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------17:30 Caint agus Ceoil Puck Fair Stand-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------17:30 Coronation Parade Route: The Bridge-Main Street-The Square-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------17:45 Coronation Ceremony Puck Fair Stand In association with FEXCO -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------20:45 Traditional Session with Leas Ainm Stage Truck-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------21:45 Onora The Stage Truck In association with Killorglin Credit Union

GUINNESS ONLY SPONSORSELEMENTS OF THE FESTIVAL WHICH ARE INTENDED FOR THOSE ABOVE THE LEGAL DRINKING AGE OF 18

THE GUINNESS MUSIC TRAILThe Guinness Music Trail competition takes place over the three days of PuckFair. Please check separate posters for details of the great music, craic and song.

11:00 Johnny D’ Juggler The Square-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------11:30 Traditional Session with Leas Ainm Puck Fair Stand-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------12:00 Cork Community Circus presents Town Plaza “Lord of the Strut, the S-Factor” -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------12:00 Bonny Baby Competition Puck Fair Stand-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------12:00 Wobbly Circus Walkabouts The Square In association with Birds Amusements-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------13:00 Traditional Session with Leas Ainm Puck Fair Stand-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------13:30 The Biddy Bunratty Experience Throughout the Town Walkabout -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------14:00 Cork Community Circus presents Town Plaza “Lord of the Strut, the S-Factor -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------14:30 The Lions of Africa The Square-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------15:00 Johnny D’ Juggler The Square-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------16:00 Cork Community Circus Walkabouts Throughout the Town-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------16:00 Celtic Music with An Currach Dubh Town Plaza-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------16:00 Wobbly Circus Walkabouts The Square In association with Birds Amusements-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------16:30 JP Puppets - in association with Birds Amusements The Square-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------17:00 The Lions of Africa The Square-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------17:30 The Biddy Bunratty Experience Throughout the Town Walkabout -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------18:00 Cork Community Circus Walkabouts Throughout the Town-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------18:30 Tim Shea & Friends Town Plaza------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19:00 JP Puppets - in association with Birds Amusements The Square-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------19:30 The Woodbines The Stage Truck-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------21:30 Aslan - in association with Diageo The Stage Truck

ALSAN WILL PERFORM ON THE STAGE TRUCKon Tuesday August 11th at 9.30pm

Aslan, who took their name from the heroic lion in C.S. Lewis's series of bookschronicling the fictional land of Narnia, (Aslan is the Turkish for 'Lion'), emergedfrom the working class areas of Finglas and Ballymun in Dublin's Northside, inthe mid 1980s. They released a demo single, 'This Is', in the Spring of 1986,which was a huge hit and became the longest ever play-listed single on Ireland'spop radio station, RTÉ 2fm.

Aslan's latest covers album "ASLAN UNCASE'd" is comprised completely ofcover versions from top rock acts such as U2, David Bowie, Red Hot ChilliPeppers and Billy Joel. The band began recording the album back in 2008. Thealbum features Aslan's unique take on well-known rock hits like U2's ' All I WantIs You', Bowie's ' Quicksand', Rod Stewart's ' Maggie May', Billy Joel's 'Goodnight Saigon' and a remarkable rendition of John Lennon's 'Jealous Guy'. Ina memorable tribute to their loyal following, Dignam & Co. collaborated withfans when deciding the ten tracks for the new album. Six out of the ten trackscovered by the band and featured in the album were suggested by fans."UNCASE'd" has become an instant hit in Ireland. If you appreciated the band'shaunting cover version of Pink Floyd's ' Wish You Were Here ' or enjoyed hitslike ' This Is ' and ' Crazy World ', you won't be disappointed!

BAR EXEMPTIONS

August 9th: Bars open till 1.00am

August 10th - 12th: Bars open till 3.

00am

August 13th: Bars open till 1.00am

ONLY PLASTIC GLASSES ON THE

STREETS DURING THE FESTIVAL

KILA WILL PERFORM ON THE STAGE TRUCKon Wednesday August 12th at 9.15pm

Playing together for nearly 20 years, Kíla are one of Ireland’s mostinnovative and exciting bands. The seven members come from differentmusical backgrounds and share a passion for creating great music with anability to absorb influences from across the globe. Kíla’s music featuresstrong percussive like singing, gorgeous melodies and daring harmonieswhich are driven by a serious rhythmical undercurrent. Kíla have createdtheir own distinctive style of contemporary Irish music and have won overaudiences throughout the world, by a combination of their eight studiorecordings and their spectacular live performances.

The Band:Made up of two sets of brothers Kíla consists of; Rónán ÓSnodaigh on bodhrán, djembe, congas, bongos, guitar and vocals; Rossa ÓSnodaigh on tin whistle, low whistle, clarinet, bouzouki, mandolin, bonesand vocals; Colm Ó Snodaigh on flute, tin whistle, guitar, saxophone,percussion and vocals; Lance Hogan on guitar, drums, and vocals; BrianHogan on bass, double bass and vocals; Dee Armstrong on fiddle, viola,hammered dulcimer, accordion and bodhrán. Eoin Dillon on uileann pipes,tin whistle, low whistle, shakers and vocals.

11.00 Wobbly Circus - in association with Birds Amusements The Square---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------11:00 Cork Community Circus Walkabouts Throughout the Town---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------12:00 The Lions of Africa Town Plaza---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------12:00 Fancy Dress Competition - in assoc. with Birds Amusements Puck Fair Stand---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------12:00 JP Puppets - in association with Birds Amusements The Square---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------12:30 Pet Show Puck Fair Stand---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------13:00 Cork Community Circus presents “Higgledy Piggledy” Town Plaza---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------13:00 Traditional Session with Leas Ainm Puck Fair Stand---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------13:30 Belfast Puppet & Theatre Company Present The Square "Godwin Bumblestorm"---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------14:00 The Biddy Bunratty Experience Walkabout Throughout the Town---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------14:00 Interview with the Queen & Lady in Waiting Puck Fair Stand---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------14:30 - Meet King Puck Puck Fair Stand15.30--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------15.15 Cork Community Circus presents “Higgledy Piggledy” Town Plaza---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------15:45 Celtic Music with An Currach Dubh Puck Fair Stand---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------16:15 Traditional Session with Leas Ainm Puck Fair Stand---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------16:15 Wobbly Circus Walkabouts - in assoc. with Birds Amusements The Square---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------16:30 Recital by the Gleneagle Band Town Plaza---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------16:30 JP Puppets - in association with Birds Amusements The Square---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------17:00 Excerpts from the Johnny Patterson Musical Drama Puck Fair Stand---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------17:15 The Biddy Bunratty Experience Walkabout Throughout the Town---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------17:20 Cork Community Circus Walkabouts Throughout the Town---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------17:30 Dethronement Parade Route: Langford Street In association with FEXCO -The Square-Lower Town---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------19:00 The Lions of Africa Town Plaza---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------20:00 The Lions of Africa The Square---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------21:15 Kila - in association with Champs Eurospar The Stage Truck---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------24:00 Fireworks Display - in association with Astellas Can be viewed from numerous locations throughout the Town

‘Somehow you get the feeling Kíla lit the fuse for the big bang’

- Bono

JOHNNY PATTERSONWorld Premiere. A new musical dedicated to Johnny Patterson, Ireland’ssinging clown. Johnny Patterson was born in Feakle, Co.Clare in 1840 and wastragically killed on stage in Tralee in 1889. He was a famed song writer(including such songs as Good bye Johnny Dear, The Stone outside DanMurphy’s door, The Dingle Puck Goat) and was a renowned performer in theMusic Halls of New York. Local historian,Pa Houlihan,asked Declan Mangan towrite something about Johnny. Declan wrote a script for a Musical, Mick Jones(an English musical genius ,living locally) wrote 9 new songs and a new musicaltribute to Johnny Patterson became a reality.

The World Premiere was held in the CYMS Hall on Aug.3rd-6th,and Johnnyhimself (played by Muiris Crowley) will be performing at the crowningceremony of King Puck 2009. A CD of the songs from the show is available in the Puck Shop.

THE LORDS OF STRUTIn a world where entertainment is so far removed, Sean and Seamus are up closeand personal, bringing you on a journey inside their world of pop entertainment.All they want is to get famous; with this new show they might have a chance.

Seamus wants it so much he can smell it. All Sean can smell is the inside of hiscontortion ring. Pop, dance and entertainment turned into circus, acrobatics andcomedy. With their new show can Seamus and Sean take Ireland and the worldof B-list celebrity by storm? Can they survive their artistic differences? Willspandex uni-tards ever be in fashion? This is in-your-face street entertainment.

THE LIONS OF AFRICA This is a group made up of some of the most talentedand expertly trained Senegalese artists of the presentday. Through the magic of their colorful folklore andtradition, Lions of Africa invite you to experienceancient African tradition and culture throughcaptivating performances; a blend of high-energydance, acrobatics and infectious rhythms.

This spectacle has not been seen very often inEurope. The Lions of Senegal toured Europe in 2001(Belgium), 2002 (Holland), 2004 (Austria), 2005(Belgium), 2006 (Finland and Turkey) and 2007 (Switzerland and Denmark). Puck Fair are delighted to welcome this energetic group to the festival in their first performance ever in Ireland.

‘HIGGLEDY PIGGLEDY’A brand new theatrical circus and street showfunded by the Cork County Arts Office and the ArtsCouncil. Directed by Melissa Baker. Three, not solittle pigs, in an epic fairytale adventure. Follow themas they brave the big city to make their fortune andget that dream house. However dreams can causesurprising turns in events, such as battles on the highseas with pirates and giant monsters! ‘HiggledyPiggledy’ is a 40 minute visual feast of the misuse ofladders! Slapstick clown, circus tricks, puppetry andcartoon foolery. Fun for all the family.

The year in Killorglin is marked byPuck Fair, everything is eitherbefore Puck or after Puck andevents are noted by "since lastPuck". Sadly, since last Puck, wehave lost the owners of threegreat local bars which weresynonymous with Puck.

Con Leen owned the small bar inUpper Bridge St.which had thelast remaining "snug" in Town andwas a popular rendezvous foremigrants who gathered there tocontinue old friendships,and takeup the conversations that wereleft unfinished since the previousPuck.A unique step back to thePucks of days of yore.

Brendan Moriarty, who died ayoung man,had completelymodernised the Goat Inn,Langford St. and had built a nightclub,Ibex (the Latin name for

goat), which was a key meetingplace for the younger generation.Brendan, as well as being a greatfinancial supporter of the Fair, fora while sat in on committeemeetings, where his advice wasalways valued.

The tragic fire in O'Shea's Pub,Langford St. in June, sadly tookthe lives of Rhetta and AnnO'Shea. These two sisters hadcontinued to run the family pubwhich was such an integral partof the social life of Langford St.,and particularly on ScatteringNight was the "home from home"for many present and ex-citizensof Killorglin,and for them Puckwould not be complete without a "final "drink and singsong inO'Sheas.

May Rhetta, Ann, Brendan andCon rest in peace.

PUCK FAIR REMEMBERS

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THE MEDICAL CENTREThe Medical Centre is located on Mill Road, Telephone 066 97 90961. OPENING HOURS: Monday August 10th: 9.00am to 4.00amTuesday / Wednesday, 11th & 12th August : 9.00pm to 4.00am------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PUCK FAIR LTD. - Sean Scoil, Killorglin, County KerryTelephone/Fax: +353 66 97 62366 › www.puckfair.ie › info@puckfair.ie