A new barbershop has been opened on the northside of Cork City by Donncha O’Connell who spent 26 years working alongside the city's famous Baldy Barber, Mick Moriarty. Mr O’Connell told the Irish Examiner that he began his barbering career in 1989 in Cork City, before he began working alongside the Baldy Barber. Picture: Larry CumminsMr O’Connell said the Baldy Barber Mick Moriarty taught him about patience. Picture: Larry CumminsMichael 'Mick' Moriarty's father opened the Baldy Barber as Moriarty's more than 87 years ago on Merchant's Quay. When Mick Moriarty confirmed he was closing it he posted on social media: "I’ll miss the chats, the laughs, and the people....but I’ll always be grateful for the memories."

Source: Irish Examiner April 08, 2026 20:31 UTC