Hair we go: Best beard contest to be highlight of festival comeback

It might put you between a rock and hard place, particularly if you are sporting a fine example of facial hair, as the World Stone Throwing Championship of Corofin is back.

And this time, you can combine the thrill of throwing some of the finest examples of masonry, with the first best beard competition to be held on Irish shores.

The Festival of Finn was held in the Co Clare village for almost two decades and will see a comeback next month with the stone throwing championship one of its main events along with the best beard contest.