"A 22-year-old Wicklow man has capped off a whirlwind year by being crowned Male Barber of the Year at the Irish Barber Awards, marking a major milestone on a journey that began cutting his brother's hair during lockdown."
"Still coming to terms with the massive industry nod he received at The Sugar Club, Arklow native Kealan Delaney could scarcely have imagined that a hobby born out of necessity at the height of Covid would lead to a job at a leading Galway barbershop, a sizeable social media following, and the validation of his peers."
Kealan Delaney, a 22-year-old from Arklow, County Wicklow, was crowned Male Barber of the Year at the Irish Barber Awards held at The Sugar Club. His barbering journey began by cutting his brother's hair during the Covid lockdown. A hobby born of necessity transformed into a professional role at a leading Galway barbershop. He built a sizeable social media following that amplified his profile. Industry peers recognized his work when he received the award, marking a major milestone after a whirlwind year.
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