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09 Oct 2025

PICTURES | Killoe sisters shave hair off in major Longford charity event

Jo Purkis and Marion Prendergast held a charity head and leg shave fundraiser for LauraLynn Ireland’s Children’s Hospice and St James’s Hospital Foundation in Coy's Bar, Longford

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In this trip Down Memory Lane, we feature a selection of photos from Coy's Bar, Longford on May 30, 2014 where Killoe sisters Jo Purkis and Marion Prendergast held a charity head and leg shave fundraiser for LauraLynn Ireland’s Children’s Hospice and St James’s Hospital Foundation. The brave ladies had their heads shaved while there will also a raffle and leg waxing. It was a wonderful night and it was organised by Jo and Marion in memory of the late Michael O'Shaughnessy. We hope you enjoy this gallery of pictures, captured through the lens of Longford Leader / Longford Live photographer Michelle Ghee. And don't forget to tag and share with your friends! 

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