Limerick hairdresser plans to open for 'essential' clients 

Niall Colgan said he would see a select few of his clients, including those who have recently had chemotherapy and would not charge for the service

Hairdresser Niall Colgan intends to reopen his Limerick salon this week in defiance of Covid restrictions. Photograph: Press 22

A Limerick hairdresser has vowed to break Covid regulations and provide haircuts to clients he deems to be essential.

Niall Colgan, who owns and runs Niall Colgan Hairdressing on Limerick’s O'Callaghan Strand, announced he would be opening the doors to a select few clients and that he would not be charging for his service.