A standout sense of style and modern elegance saw Fiona Faherty from Moycullen and Eliana Maibem from Headford selected as Best Dressed Lady finalists at The Lodge at Ashford Castle Ladies Day at Ballinrobe Racecourse.
Fiona Faherty caught the judges' eye in a hot pink dress ensemble that featured bow ties, feathers, and broderie detail, which she paired with a pop of gold jewellery. Eliana Maibem drew attention with an abstractly woven hat with a floral centrepiece and a flowy, floral purple dress with a layer of chiffon to bring added soft elegance. For their glamorous efforts, the stylish finalists received a dinner for two at Wilde’s Restaurant at The Lodge.
Judge Caoimhe McGinley said she thoroughly enjoyed her first visit to Ballinrobe and her debut as a Ladies Day judge: "This was my first visit to Ballinrobe and my debut experience judging a Ladies Day competition, and I thoroughly enjoyed every moment. The standard of style was incredibly high, which made narrowing it down to just five finalists a real challenge.”
Peter Fergus, general manager of The Lodge at Ashford Castle, commented: "The Lodge at Ashford Castle Ladies Day at Ballinrobe continues to grow in popularity each year, and this evening was no exception. We are proud to support this wonderful event for the fourth year running and to see the community come together in such style."
John Flannelly, Ballinrobe Racecourse manager, added: "Ladies Day at Ballinrobe is always a standout social occasion on our calendar, adding a vibrant and fashionable dimension to the raceday. I would like to thank The Lodge at Ashford Castle for their continued partnership and their presence here today. Thanks also to Caoimhe McGinley for lending her eye and expertise as judge. And of course, congratulations to all who took part."
