Brave the Shave event set for Carlow town ahead of mental health fundraiser concert

A GROUP of volunteers from the Carlow and Killeshin Group of Parishes will be helping out next week in a ‘brave the shave’ fundraiser ahead of a charity concert in aid of Carlow Mental Health Association.

The all-day event will take place on Wednesday 18 March from 9am to 6pm at Paddy The Turk barbers on Potato Market, Carlow town, with all proceeds from haircuts going directly to Carlow Mental Health Association.

Those taking part include Revd Paul Fitzpatrick and Revd Ger James, along with community volunteers Jason Culleton, Anne Crimmins, William Griffin, Deirdre McDonald and Lynette Madley.

Either the cathaoirleach of Carlow Co Council, cllr Ken Murnane, or the mayor of Carlow town, cllr Paul Doogue, is expected to attend the event at around 12.30pm.

The ‘Brave the shave’ fundraiser is being held in the lead-up to the Johnny Gleeson and Friends charity concert on Friday 27 March at 8pm in St Mary’s Church of Ireland church, Carlow.

Revd Fitzpatrick thanked the management and staff of Paddy The Turk barbers for hosting the event and encouraged the public to get involved. In the spirit of the event he said he would be getting a haircut himself on the day!

“Please help us generate funds for this most worthy and essential cause and to support Carlow Mental Health Association,” he said. “All proceeds from haircuts and shaves will be donated to the association. Call in, help, donate.”