Darragh Murray to shave mullet for LauraLynn

Brideswell's Darragh Murray’s will make his home debut for Connacht tomorrow, and has announced he will be shaving his renowned mullet in children's cancer charity, LauraLynn.

Murray made his senior competitive debut against Brive in the Challenge Cup in December. Darragh and his brother Niall then started together for the first time last Sunday in the BKT United Rugby Championship match against Leinster in the RDS Arena.

Tomorrow the Buccaneers player and former Colaiste Chiarain student starts for the first time at The Sportsground in Galway as Connacht meet Cell C Sharks in another BKT URC clash (kick off 5.15pm).

Murray is taking part in the Locks of Love for LauraLynn - Hair Donation Fundraiser to fundraise for LauraLynn Ireland's Children's Hospice.

Ahead of his haircut, Murray said: “While I’m hugely excited about the game which will remain my focus between now and kick-off, it will be nice to take a little weight off my shoulders afterwards.

“I’m still relatively new to the professional rugby environment but through my teammates, Connacht Rugby and Rugby Players Ireland I have learned that it’s important to use our profile and influence in positive ways for our communities. My hair cut is a small gesture but one I am happy to make for such good causes.”

Earlier this year LauraLynn announced a partnership with Rugby Players Ireland to shine a light on children’s palliative care and showcase how it can stretch so far beyond medical care. In recent months rugby players all over Ireland have participated in a series of initiatives including special challenge games and the annual Dip In for LauraLynn fundriaser prior to Christmas.

Online donations will be directed to LauraLynn as part of Rugby Players Ireland’s partnership with Ireland’s only Children’s Hospice.

Donations can be made here