This article is from page 13 of the 2014-03-25 edition of The Clare People. OCR mistakes are to be expected so download the original SWF or the rendered page 13 JPG
AMONG those lining up to have their heads shaved or their hair dyed in Cooraclare at the weekend is local man Noel Morrissey who has agreed to lose hair that has been years in the growing, if he gets 1,000 likes on the charity’s facebook page.
The brainchild of local men Declan Meaney, Fergus Conway and Seamus Hehir this one-off event – ‘West Clare Shave or Dye’ – features up to 26 heads from Cree, Cooraclare, Kilmihill, Kilrush, Kilkee, Doonbeg and Quilty that will go under the blade or the hair dryer on Saturday night, March 29, from 9.30pm at the Danganelly Tavern.
A dozen of those signed up are having their hair dyed by stylists from Lover Your Hair, while Jimi’s Barbers in Kilrush will take charge of the razors.
People can also donate on the night for the chance of shaving part of some of the charity raisers’ heads.
All money raised will do to the Shave or Dye Irish Cancer Society Campaign.
Declan has already had his hair dyed for the last three weeks, green, blond and blue, which has proven to be a less than appropriate look as he has had to attend funerals and other more sombre occasions.
“Sure it is all for a good cause,” said the man who will have his head shaved on the night.
Three women are among those lined up to lose their lovely locks.
Tickets for the event are € 5, which includes a raffle and music by In Tune. Masters of Ceremonies on the night are Joe Garry and Bernie Kelly.