Siobhan Hanley, a Podiatrist from Strokestown in County Roscommon was the standout winner at the SuperValu Best Dressed Ladies Day at Roscommon Racecourse on Monday July 9. Siobhan collected the top prize of €1,200 and each of the nine runners-up received €100. The SuperValu ladies day was judged by award winning milliner and Mohill, County Leitrim native, Jennifer Wrynne.
Siobhan wore a cream jumpsuit she bought on holidays in Marbella, her boater hat was designed by Sinead B Millinery. Siobhan’s shoes were from ASOS and her handbag was from New Look.
Siobhan went racing to Roscommon’s ladies day in 2017 for the first time with her 14 friends, all from Strokestown, and had such a great night that they put the 2018 SuperValu Ladies Day date in their diaries.
Speaking at Roscommon Racecourse on Monday evening, Siobhan said: “I am absolutely delighted to win the SuperValu Ladies Day at Roscommon – never in my wildest dream did I think I would win. My 14 friends and I came last year and had such a great night, we had to come back this year. It’s definitely going to be an annual event for us.”
For the fourth year in a row, six SuperValu shops in the region came together to sponsor the annual Ladies Day event.
Shane Fleming from SuperValu said: “We are delighted to be sponsors of SuperValu Ladies Day at Roscommon for the fourth year running. There is always a real sense of community which is an important part of the SuperValu ethos and it is lovely to see so many local people attending this annual event. Congratulations to the winner, local lady Siobhan Hanley and to all the finalists.”
Judge, Jennifer Wrynne, remarked: “The ladies at SuperValu Ladies Day at Roscommon excelled themselves in the fashion stakes. I was so impressed with the array of colour, fantastic style and beautiful headpieces. I really enjoyed my evening and loved meeting everyone. Congratulations to Siobhan and all the finalists – they were all stunning.”
The ten finalists of SuperValu Best Dressed Lady competition were:
Siobhan Hanley, Strokestown, WINNER
Laura Hanlon, Roscommon Town
Colette Gallagher, Tubbercurry, County Sligo
Kerrie Connell, Lanesborough, County Longford
Breda Butler, County Tipperary
Siobhan Kilroe, Roscommon Town
Lena Wang, Roscommon Town
Melissa Carty, Craughwell, County Galway
Gemma McDonogh, Headford, County Galway
Maria Walsh, Strokestown, County Roscommon
The ten finalists at the SuperValu 'Best Dressed Lady' at Roscomon Races this evening: (L-R); Laura Hanlon, Collete Gallagher, Siobhan Hanley, Kerrie Connell, Breda Butler, Siobhan Kilroe, Lena Wang, Melissa Carty, Gemma McDonagh and Maria Walsh. Photo: David Walsh
