Pints, ponytails and 'plenty of craic': Popular workshop returns to Limerick
The viral initiative offers a relaxed, hands-on session for dads who want to learn how to style their daughter’s hair — without the stress.
Award-winning barber Ciarán "Kiwi" O'Sullivan is returning to Limerick with his nationwide workshop, Pints and Ponytails.
The viral initiative offers a relaxed, hands-on session for dads who want to learn how to style their daughter’s hair — without the stress.
Following a hugely successful event held at 101 O'Connell St earlier this year, Pints and Ponytails will return to the venue at 2pm on Sunday, September 6.
Better known by his professional name, KiwiCutz, the West Cork man is inviting Limerick dads to come along without their children and learn practical, everyday hairstyles using mannequin heads.
In addition to acquiring skills that will come in useful as the back-to-school season approaches, the workshop also offers men the opportunity to get together with other dads for friendly chats over a complimentary pint, if they wish.
While the event is "very relaxed and hands-on, with plenty of craic along the way", the Celtic Strand founder says there is "a bigger reason behind it too".
"It’s about giving dads the confidence to take on something that can often be left to mum, while creating another small opportunity for connection between fathers and their children," Ciarán explained.
A stylist to some of Ireland's finest sports stars, the Glengarriff man will demonstrate simple, everyday styles such as ponytails and easy braids using mannequin heads. There’s no cutting and no children present — just clear demos, practical tips, and time for questions.
Speaking on the success of the event, Ciarán continued: "Pints & Ponytails has received a brilliant response since launching earlier this year, both at the events themselves and online, and it has been great to see so many dads willing to get involved and learn."
Running for an hour and a half, tickets for Pints and Ponytails cost €30 per person and can be purchased through Eventbrite.
For more information on workshops or to book your place, visit: https://www.kiwicutz.com/