Beard Liberation Front
Press release 10th March
Contact Keith Flett 07803 167266
BEARD OF IRELAND 2020 POLL SEES RECORD TURN-OUT
The Beard Liberation Front, the informal network of beard wearers, has said that competition for the Irish Beard of the Year title has seen a record turn-out with votes cast so far already more than 500% up on 2019.
The campaigners say this reflects an increased awareness of the importance of beards in public life in Ireland
The 2017 winner was politician Colum Eastwood who bearded broadcaster William Crawley for the annual Award.
In 2018 the DUP’s Lee Reynolds shaved writer Dominic O’Reilly for the honour with Colum Eastwood in a steady third place.
In 2019 Lee Reynolds retained the title
The vote ends at midnight on 15th March with the 2020 winner announced to mark St Patrick’s Day on 17th March
The BLF says that while traditionally a land of predominantly clean-shaven cultures, Ireland has in recent times become something of a centre for stylish and trendy beards.
Contenders for the title in 2020 include a diverse range of the hirsute- including comedians, political activists, journalists and rugby players.
The campaigners say the poll is specifically about the impact the beard of an individual has made in Irish public life and no other factor.
BLF Organiser Keith Flett said, the vote for Beard of Ireland 2020 remains wide open. The people’s verdict is awaited.
Steve Agnew, Renewable Energy Administrator
Bundee Aki, rugby player
Gerry Carroll, politician
William Crawley, broadcaster
Stuart Dallas, footballer
Colum Eastwood, politician
Sam McBride, journalist
Damian Mackle, WWE performer
David Norris, politician
Lee Reynolds. Politician
Peter Coles, academic, Maynooth University
Shane Lowry, golfer
Aodhán Connolly, Businessman
Rob Herring, Rugby player
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