This article is from page 20 of the 2011-05-03 edition of The Clare People. OCR mistakes are to be expected so download the original SWF or the rendered page 20 JPG
FRANK Nolan’s family are bracing themselves to not recognise him come May 14.
And it’s not likely that Gordon Dale’s friends and neighbours will know him after his long locks and bushy beard have been shorn in a good cause.
In fact three good causes will benefit from the shearing which Frank, Gordon, Derek Flavin and Gordon Drummy have planned for Crotty’s Bar in Kilrush that night.
The ‘Think Pink’ evening is so named because the three charities to benefit are cancer charities Regina House Palliative Care Cenre, the West Clare Cancer Fund and the Clare 250 Cycle.
“They are all fantatstic charities and cancer is a disease which affects so many people. We all know someone who has been affected by it,” said Gordon Drummy.
On the night, their beards and hair will be dyed pink everyone is being asked to wear something pink and Jim of Jim’s Barber Shop will be on hand to shave the four Samson’s.
“Frank’s children have never seen him without his beard and his wife is dreading seeing him,” said Gordon.
Gordon Dale, unanimously voted the hairiest of the three, contacted the lads when he heard about the event.
“Gordon rang and said he wanted to take part. He’s in remission him- self so he knows how important the work done by the charities is.”
There’s much more to the night than shaving, with some great music coming from Harvest Moon and a massive raffle for a bicycle, vouchers bottles and much more.
“The local businesses have been fantastic in supporting us and Kevin and Rebecca Clancy at Crotty’s have been very generous in sponsoring us for the venue and food and the local youth group did all our posters and tickets for free. We just can’t believe how generous people are,” said Gordon.
A good night out is promised for all with the fun starting around 9pm. Tickets are available from Gordon at 085 7815917, Ann at 085 7775617 or Marie at 087 2217579.