End of an era: Cork's Baldy Barber announces sale of family business 

The business, described as 'a cornerstone of the community for years', was established in February 1937

Mick Moriarty, the 'Baldy Barber' is selling the Blackpool barbershop business as the business is no longer viable.  Picture: Larry Cummins

The owner of one of Cork’s most famous barber shops has confirmed the business is up for sale.

Mick Moriarty, whose father established the Baldy Barber in Cork’s city centre more than 86 years ago, said he is selling it because it no longer has enough customers to survive.