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Ladies Days

Ladies Day at the races is a highlight in the social calendar, blending the excitement of horse racing with the spectacle of fashion and elegance. Traditionally held at racecourses across the world, these events invite attendees to don their most stylish attire, with a particular emphasis on hats and fascinators.

02/06/2024

The winner takes it all – on Sunday 2nd of June as Style Stakes Sunday returns with an all-cash prize fund for the Best Dressed Lady, judged by the ever glamorous TV & Radio presenter, Elaine Kinsella.

The winning lady will receive €500 cash while the first two runners-up will receive €250 respectively, so, start planning your outfit now! 👠

Judging will commence on course at 1.30pm, with the overall winners being announced in the parade ring after the fifth race.

Track: Listowel
08/07/2024

Track: Roscommon
04/07/2024

Track: TIpperary
26/05/2024

As part of the Tattersalls Irish Guineas Festival weekend at the Curragh, the inaugural Ashford Castle Style Icon Award for the best dressed racegoer. As part of the prize, the winner of the Ashford Castle Style Icon competition will win a sumptuous stay in the 5* Ashford Castle hotel, in Co Mayo for two people. In addition to this opulent getaway, the stylish winner will also receive luxury and designer prizes from renowned fashion brand LK Bennett and prestigious French champagne house Moët & Chandon.

Track: Curragh
29/06/2024

Cork singing sensation and style queen Lyra has been revealed as the star judge for The K Club’s Most Stylish Racegoer contest on day two of this year’s hotly anticipated Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival.

A fashion force to be reckoned with, the singer-songwriter will be hot-footing it to The Curragh for the second day of the Festival on Saturday 29th June, when The K Club will be the lead style partner in search of the most a la mode attendee embracing this year’s theme of ‘Power Chic’.

Joining Lyra at one of the most prestigious festivals in the international racing calendar to help decide who of the hundreds of racegoers deserves the coveted Most Stylish title will be Image Magazine’s Dominique McMullan.

Track: Curragh
01/08/2024

Widely renowned as ‘Ladies Day’ at the Galway Races Summer Festival, Thursday combines the very best in horse racing and stunning fashion. Galway Racecourse is delighted to announce a new guest judge, Rachel Gorry, popular social media influencer, for the Galway Races Summer Festival ‘Best Dressed Lady’ and ‘Best Hat’ competitions that take place on Thursday 1st August, ‘Guinness Galway Hurdle Day’ during the seven-day Summer Festival. 

Track: Galway Racecourse