Get your hats on and your race cards ready for the Ballinrobe evening meeting on Tuesday, June 21st, where the much anticipated Ladies Day event takes place (first race 5.20 p.m.). Former contestant on the BBC Apprentice and regular contributor to the RTE series Republic of Telly, Jennifer Maguire, will be on hand to pick the lady who she believes has the most style.
The sponsors of this year’s event, thefashionshed.com, have a wonderful prize up for grabs. The Best Dressed Lady this year will receive a €2,000 voucher to spend on thefashionshed.com. All 10 finalists will receive a €200 voucher from www.bellamakeover.ie, a €50 voucher from thefashionshed.com, and various other goodies. All 10 fashion finalists picked from the glamorous crowd by Jennifer Maguire and Paula Rabbitte will also enjoy a drinks reception hosted by Ballinrobe Racecourse.
Jennifer Maguire, Celebrity Ladies Day judge said: “I am delighted to be a judge at Ballinrobe Races this year and I am really looking forward seeing all the style for this great event on Tuesday, June 21st. I’m sure it will be a difficult choice to pick a winner on the day!”
Paula Rabbitte, Fashionshed.com sponsor said: “I am thrilled to bring thefashionshed.com to my local track. thefashionshed.com is unique, in that were are the only online platform where you can purchase from Independent Irish Boutiques and Retailers. As a local girl I know that the style is going to be amazing and we will ensure a great day is had by all who come.”
John Flannelly, Manager of Ballinrobe Racecourse said: “The Ballinrobe Best Dressed Lady event has grown from strength to strength in the past number of years and is now highly competitive with the local ladies. This year I am happy to welcome new sponsors thefashionshed.com to Ballinrobe and we are all looking forward to the touch of glamour that they will bring to the evening.”
With a total Ladies Day prize fund of over €5,000, make sure to head to Ballinrobe Races on Tuesday, June 21st where the first race gets underway at 5.50 p.m.. Admission for adults is €15, senior citizens and students €10 and children under 14 get free entry, so it’s the perfect family day out.
Runner Up Prize:
The 10 finalists will receive a Goody Bag which includes
- €200 voucher for www.bellamakeover.ie which includes a champagne reception, one hour make up session, hairstyling, one hour photoshoot where you can take home one image on a cd rom and a 8 x 10 print.
- €50 voucher from www.thefashioshed.com
- €20 voucher from Martin Murphy Newsagents & Jewelers
- €30 Race Admission Voucher for Ballinrobe Racecourse
- €10 Betting Voucher from Jim Desmond Bookmakers
This is one of the most eagerly awaited meetings of the year. Make sure you’re at Ballinrobe to soak up a truly wonderful atmosphere for Ladies Day.