The style at the 2024 Galway Races and the Racing for Rosabel charity event hit new heights for Irish fashion
For many, going to the races is not about watching horses run but about marvelling at the style on show.
If you have a wedding coming up or need occasionwear inspiration, there really is no better catwalk to watch than the racecourse. And this year was no exception. In fact, it was more stylish than ever!
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At the Galway Races Ladies Day, the judging panel had a tough decision on their hands but ultimately chose a divine look with a surprising sustainable twist.
The stylish winner of the ‘Best Dressed Lady’ on the day was Davinia Knight from Portarlington Co Laois. Lauded for her exquisite black ensemble, Davinia walked away with a cash bonanza of €10,000. Her designer dress by Aje was rented from Gúna Rentals Ireland and her hat was created by Rachel Leech from Jennifer’s Hat Emporium.
Davina Knight at Ladies Day of the Galway Races. Photo: Andrew Downes, Xposure
Meanwhile, Eva Hayes Morrissey from Co Limerick, who works as a secondary school teacher, was crowned ‘Best Hat’ as she wowed in a stunning red side-disc hat with a gold embellished trim from Irish milliner Caithriona King. Eva won a cash prize of €3,000.
Eva Hayes Morrissey at the Galway Races. Photo: Andrew Downes, Xposure
Here are a few more images from the event:
Finalist in the Best dressed lady Lisa Walsh, Dunboyne, Meath and Tracey Carty, Longford town at Ladies Day of the Galway Races. Photo: Andrew DownesHayley Doherty from Longford at Ladies Day of the Galway Races. Photo: Andrew DownesFinalists in the best dressed Genevieve Ryan Knockcroghrey, Roscommon, Caoimhe Magennis, Armagh and Zoya Egan Pennsylvania at Ladies Day of the Galway Races. Photo: Andrew DownesMarietta Doran, Fashion Stylist and MC on Ladies Day of the Galway Races. Photo: Andrew DownesNiamh O Donovan, Simple Styling on Ladies Day of the Galway Races. Photo: Andrew Downes Dearbhla Silke, Clarenbridge, Galway on Ladies Day of the Galway Races. Photo: Andrew DownesJennifer Wrynne, an award winning milliner and fashion blogger at Ladies Day of the Galway Races. Photo: Andrew DownesFinalist in the best dressed Genevieve Ryan Knockcroghrey, Roscommon at Ladies Day of the Galway Races. Photo: Andrew DownesMary Lee, Gort, Galway on Ladies Day of the Galway Races. Photo: Andrew DownesHead Judge on Ladies Day of the Galway Races, Mandy Maher. Photo: Andrew Downes
Racing for Rosabel is an annual charity event and was back for it’s 6th year in the Connacht Hotel on Monday 29 July. Described as the perfect way to kick off Race Week, it has become a well-loved fixture of Galway Race Week and is always a fantastic day full of fashion, racing tips, and fun.
This year, it was also awash with gorgeous, colourful dresses and hats from some of Ireland’s most style-savvy women.
MC’d by Tracy Piggot, the Best Dressed judges on the day were Grainne Seoige, Fiona Morgan Coleman and Gillian Duggan and they chose Bronagh O’Brien in a canary yellow dress and hat as their winner on the day.
Winner of best dressed Bronagh Byrne with Gillian Duggan, Grainne Seoige, Ciana Aspell and Fiona Morgan Coleman. Photo: Murtography
Here is a gallery of images of the other stylish looks from the event:
Jim Corr and Caroline Downey at Racing for Rosabel. Photo: MurtographySorcha O’Dowd and Ciana Aspell. Photo: MurtographyKirry McCormack with Suzanne McClean, Rosabel’s Rooms and Caroline Downey, Carried Away PR at Racing for Rosabel in aid of Rosabel’s Rooms. Photo: MurtographyPhoto: MurtographyBest Dressed Judges Gráinne Seoige, Fiona Morgan Coleman and Gillian Duggan. Photo: MurtographyPam Richardson-Hoare, Debbie Cullinan, Aisling Finn, Laura Burke and Gillian Duggan at Racing for Rosabel in aid of Rosabel’s Rooms. Photo: MurtographySuzanne McClean, Rosabel’s Rooms with Helen McVeigh. Irish Hospice Foundation at Racing for Rosabel in aid of Rosabel’s Rooms. Photo: MurtographyLorraine Cosgrove with Tina Monroe at Racing for Rosabel in aid of Rosabel’s Rooms in the Connacht Hotel. Photo: MurtographyGrainne Seoige with her husband Leon Jordaan at Racing for Rosabel in aid of Rosabel’s Rooms in the Connacht Hotel. Photo: MurtographyMichelle Murphy at Racing for Rosabel in aid of Rosabel’s Rooms in the Connacht Hotel. Photo: MurtographyTracy Piggot with David O’Connor, Manager at the Connacht hotel at Racing for Rosabel in aid of Rosabel’s Rooms. Photo: MurtographyHelen McVeigh, Irish Hospice Foundation, Mayor of Galway Peter Keane, Jim Corr and Gary Monroe. Photo: MurtographyGillian Purandane, runner up best dressed with Dr. Laura Lenihan at Racing for Rosabel in aid of Rosabel’s Rooms in the Connacht Hotel. Photo: MurtographyBest Dressed winner Bronagh O’Brien with Ciana Aspell Photo: MurtographyTeresa Deane. Photo: MurtographySuzanne McClean and Caroline Downey at Racing for Rosabel in aid of Rosabel’s Rooms. Photo: MurtographyMike and Marie O’Connor at Racing for Rosabel in aid of Rosabel’s Rooms in the Connacht Hotel. Photo: MurtographyPam Richardson-Hoare at Racing for Rosabel in aid of Rosabel’s Rooms in the Connacht Hotel. Photo: MurtographyGillian Duggan, Grainne Seoige, Daniella Gardiner, Bronagh Byrne and Fiona Coleman. Photo: MurtographyDaniella Gardiner. Photo: MurtographySavannah Bergin at Racing for Rosabel in aid of Rosabel’s Rooms. Photo: Murtography
