Shave or Dye Dundalk event this Sunday

Sean Dixon recently dyed his hair blue but will have it shaved off in the Lisdoo on Sunday

The Dundalk Shave or Dye 2014 event will take place this Sunday night at 9pm in the Lisdoo Arms.

On the night at least 10 locals will have their heads shaved having recently dyed it, as part of the Today FM Shave or Dye campaign, which fundraises for cancer research.

Those set to have their heads shaved on the night include: Ian Phelan, Martin Murphy, Derek Malone, Donal Byrne, Shane Browne, Stephen Hoey, Martin Gill, Darren Taaffe, Sean Dixon and John Thornton.

Many others have also taken part in the national event in recent weeks and all support for their cause is welcomed.

Dundalk men to take part in Shave or Dye campaign

Local Shave or Dye competitors who last year broke a World Record for the largest number of mohicans in one area. Included are Aidan Duffy and Mark McArdle (both far right) who will dye their hair tonight

Four local men will be getting their hair dyed this evening as part of the Today FM Shave or Dye campaign.

The quartet of Aidan Duffy, Michael Breen, Colm McDonnell and Mark McArdle will then have their head shaved as part of a world record attempt in Dublin on Friday week, February 21^st in conjunction with the Ray D’Arcy Show.

A further 10 locals will then dye their hair early next month before having it shaved on Sunday March 16^th as part of a local fundraiser – the full details of which have yet to be revealed.

The 10 set to also take part in the Shave or Dye event include Ian Phelan, Martin Murphy, Derek Malone, Donal Byrne, Shane Browne, Stephen Hoey, Martin Gill, Darren Taaffe, Sean Dixon and John Thornton.

Anyone who would like to support the Shave or Dye campaigners or to get involved can follow the Shave or Dye Dundalk Facebook page or visit www.todayfm.com