Glamour reigns supreme at Ballinrobe Races Ladies Day

Glitz and glamour took over Ballinrobe racecourse yesterday evening for The Lodge at Ashford Castle Ladies Day.

Bernie Donnelly from Roscommon was crowned Best Dressed after captivating the judges with her stunning outfit.

Ms Donnelly’s stylish outfit earned her a luxurious experience at The Lodge at Ashford Castle plus €1,000 in cash. Four finalists were also awarded dinner for two at Wilde’s Restaurant in The Lodge at Ashford Castle.

The Roscommon woman’s winning ensemble featured an exquisite red dress from Sister Jane, complemented by a white boater hat adorned with strawberries by Carol Kennelly Millinery, hired from Hat Hire by Caroline. Her shoes and accessories, including her handbag, were sourced from Sephoria Boutique in Roscommon.

_{The Lodge at Ashford Castle Ladies Day Winner 2024 Bernie Donnelly}

Expressing her joy, Ms Donnelly was ‘thrilled’ to have been selected as the winner.

“This was my first visit to Ballinrobe Racecourse, and I had an amazing evening. The fashion was outstanding, and I am still in disbelief that I was chosen as the winner,” she said.

Best Dressed Judge, Hayley Coleman, described the evening as a ‘sea of style and glamour, making it a difficult task to select the top five finalists’. 

She added: “The atmosphere was fantastic, and I was delighted to be part of the day as a judge. Congratulations to Bernie, the finalists, and all the ladies who participated in The Lodge at Ashford Castle Ladies Day."

Peter Fergus, General Manager of The Lodge at Ashford Castle, said they were ‘thrilled to have sponsored Ladies Day for the third year in a row’. 

“The evening was truly special, marked by exceptional style and a wonderful atmosphere. Our partnership with Ballinrobe Racecourse fills us with pride, and it was an outstanding day for our local community and the Mayo region. Congratulations to our winner, Bernie, and we look forward to welcoming her to The Lodge at Ashford Castle,” he continued.

John Flannelly, Ballinrobe Racecourse Manager, extended his gratitude to The Lodge at Ashford Castle, for their continued support, calling it ‘a wonderful partnership for Ballinrobe’. 

“We are thrilled with the turnout this evening; the sun was shining, and the atmosphere was fantastic. Thank you to our judge Hayley Coleman, who had the challenging task of selecting a winner. Congratulations to Bernie and all the finalists,” concluded Mr Flanelly.

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