Details have been announced for the Best Dressed Lady Competition at Ballinrobe Racecourse on Monday June 24, the Vaughanshoes.ie Ladies Day. Mandy Maher of Catwalk Model Agency and fashion stylist on Ireland AM, will be guest judge, with the lucky winner scooping a cash prize of €1,500, plus goody bags for nine runners-up.
The Vaughanshoes.ie Ladies Day at Ballinrobe is a hugely popular event, won last year by Galway girl Colleen Brady. Colleen wore a white off the shoulder trouser suit from Asos and her headpiece was by Galway-based milliner Edel Ramberg.
This will be the sixth year of sponsorship for local company, Vaughan Shoes, one of the leading shoe store chains in the west of Ireland, with shops in Ballinrobe, Claremorris and Castlebar.
Donal Vaughan of Vaughan Shoes, commented: "Once again we are delighted to sponsor the Ladies Day Best Dressed Competition at Ballinrobe Racecourse. It continues to grow in popularity every year and we are always blown away by the effort the ladies go to. We're looking forward to a great day on the 24th of June with John and all the team at Ballinrobe."
John Flannelly, Manager of Ballinrobe Racecourse, said: “Ladies Day at Ballinrobe has become one of the highlights of the season with record crowds every year. We would like to thank our Ladies Day sponsor Vaughanshoes.ie for their continued support and we look forward to another great evening here at Ballinrobe on June 24.”
The feature race is the Treacy's Pharmacies Irish EBF Fillies Handicap valued at €25,000, with the first of a seven-race Flat card off at 5.50pm. There will be live music by Streetwise in the Mask Pavilion after racing.
At Ballinrobe Races, Finalists in the Best Dressed Lady at Ladies Day were:Left to right:Michela Manning (Ballinasloe), Karina Hynes(Sligo), Gemma McDonagh(Headford), Caroline Hennigan (Ballinrobe), Nicola Kelly (Roscommon), Winner was Colleen Brady(Mincloon, Galway), Fiona Coleman(Shrule), Lisa Griffin (Ballaghadereen), Ashling Hanley(Headford), Katie Duffy (Kilmovee). Pic:Trish Forde.
