Brave Sara to host Dundalk event for Today FM’s Shave or Dye in aid of cancer

Sara Dooley will shave her hair on February 21st

Today FM’s Shave or Dye is back and local woman Sara Dooley is hoping to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society when she hosts an event in McGeough’s Bar in Roden Place on Saturday February 21^st.

Sara, originally from Chapel Street but now living in Dromiskin, will be shaving all 20 inches of her voluminous dark hair off on the night out of solidarity to her sister, who was diagnosed with breast cancer last November.

The shave will get underway at 9pm, with admission €10 in aid of the Irish Cancer Society.

Commenting on the night, Sara said: “If someone asked me a year ago to cut my hair to my shoulders never mind shave my head it would have been a straight up no but now I want to shave my hair off, all 20 inches of it.

“The reason for my change of mind is that recently someone near and very dear to me has been diagnosed with cancer.  I could write pages on how cancer affects people, the patient and the people around them, but to sum it up it’s shit!  It’s completely shit!

“I want to do something to help, and so I have arrived at this.  I am going to shave my head to raise money for the Irish Cancer Society.  I will also be donating my pony tail to www.littleprincesses.org.uk so please sponsor me and if you can, come along on the night.

You can donate to Sara’s collection by logging on to www.justgiving.com/Sara-Dooley.

Shave or Dye in The Century Bar this Saturday

A Shave or Dye event will take place in The Century Bar in Dundalk this Saturday night.

The event has been organised by Keith Mullen of Thomas Mullen’s take away in Roden Place.

The event will get underway from 8pm, with music that night rom the O’Brien Brothers.

All support is welcomed for this worthy cause, which is being organised by Today FM in aid of cancer research. Amongst those set to shave their heads are Keith Mullen, Wayne O’Shaughnessy and Colum Kerr.

Anyone who cannot make the event can also donate here.

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.

This week’s Dundalk Leader

This week’s Dundalk Leader focuses on the lucky escape two local gardaí had after their patrol car was rammed on the M1 on Sunday night. There’s also news of the local men taking part in the Shave or Dye record attempt, coverage of Stonetown teenager Jamie Malone’s charity CD launch and a look ahead to Fitzer’s 5k run this Saturday.

All that, and more, in this week’s Dundalk Leader, which can be read online for free here.

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