Gallery: Ladies Day fashion at the Galway Races

Updated / Thursday, 2 Aug 2018 17:13
The g Hotel's Ladies Day at the Galway Races. Photo Credit: Andrew Downes.
The g Hotel's Ladies Day at the Galway Races. Photo Credit: Andrew Downes.

Charlene Byers from Co. Down was crowned 'Best Dressed' at the g Hotel's Ladies Day at this year's Galway Races.

Click through our gallery above to see some of the ladies who took part in the stylish competition.

The annual event is always a feast for fashion lovers, with women from all over the country wearing their favourite gunas and funkiest headpieces.

This year Bairbre Power, Fashion Editor of the Irish Independent, and Mandy Maher, owner of Catwalk Modelling Agency & Stylist, joined guest judge, Chanelle, Lady McCoy were designated with the difficult job of finding a winner.

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Ladies Day Judges Mandy Maher, Chanelle, Lady McCoy and Bairbre Power.

Charlene Byers brought home the title of 'Best Dressed' as well as a €6,000 diamond and pearl pendant which from Galway jewellers, Cobwebs; a trip to Paris for two; a luxury stay in the penthouse of the g Hotel and €2,000 in cash.

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Charlene Byers from Co. Down was crowned 'Best Dressed' at the g Hotel's Ladies Day

As a runner-up, Moira O’Toile from Kilkenny won the title of 'Best Hat' as well as a €1,000 voucher for Kilkenny Shop and a Galway Getaway in a Junior Suite at the g Hotel & Spa with a gourmet tasting menu and spa day for two.

Click through our gallery above to see some the 'Ladies Day' fashion at the Galway Races. Photo Credit: Andrew Downes.

Ladies Day Judges Mandy Maher, Chanelle McCoy and Bairbre Power.
Ladies Day Judges Mandy Maher, Chanelle McCoy and Bairbre Power.
Chanelle McCoy was a lady in red at the races.
Chanelle McCoy was a lady in red at the races.
Caitriona King Milliner looked heavenly in white.
Caitriona King Milliner looked heavenly in white.
Suzanne Burke wore a soft blush pink with a striking headpiece.
Suzanne Burke wore a soft blush pink with a striking headpiece.
Marietta Doran snaps a selfie at the Galway Races.
Marietta Doran snaps a selfie at the Galway Races.
Tara Lally shone in yellow. We love that she chose a black hairpiece to stand out from the crowd.
Tara Lally shone in yellow. We love that she chose a black hairpiece to stand out from the crowd.
Fiona Morgan Coleman wore a beautiful ensemble with polka dot print throughout
Fiona Morgan Coleman wore a beautiful ensemble with polka dot print throughout
Mary Lee, Katie Geoghegan , Designer Jennifer Wyrnne Milliner and Eliska McAndrew
Mary Lee, Katie Geoghegan , Designer Jennifer Wyrnne Milliner and Eliska McAndrew
Mary Lee Gort chose a flat black hat to go with her sheer dress.
Mary Lee Gort chose a flat black hat to go with her sheer dress.
Katie Geoghegan looked every bit the lady in a white dress and beautiful blue headpiece. Check out that Chanel purse!
Katie Geoghegan looked every bit the lady in a white dress and beautiful blue headpiece. Check out that Chanel purse!
Eliska McAndrew brought a modern flair to her outfit with her animal print blouse.
Eliska McAndrew brought a modern flair to her outfit with her animal print blouse.
Esme Mansergh Wallace from Tipperary brought a fashionable brolly.
Esme Mansergh Wallace from Tipperary brought a fashionable brolly.
Mairean Garry from Tullamore and Tasha O'Connor made the top 10 finalists.
Mairean Garry from Tullamore and Tasha O'Connor made the top 10 finalists.
Charlene Byers from Co. Down, Aoife O'Sullivan from Kinsale and Niamh O Doherty from Newcastle West also made it to the finals.
Charlene Byers from Co. Down, Aoife O'Sullivan from Kinsale and Niamh O Doherty from Newcastle West also made it to the finals.
In the end, Charlene Byers from Co. Down was crowned winner of Ladies Day 2018 at the Galway Races.
In the end, Charlene Byers from Co. Down was crowned winner of Ladies Day 2018 at the Galway Races.
A group photo from Ladies Day and the Galway Races.
A group photo from Ladies Day and the Galway Races.
<p>Ladies Day Judges Mandy Maher, Chanelle, Lady McCoy and Bairbre Power.</p>
<p>Ladies Day Judges Mandy Maher, Chanelle, Lady McCoy and Bairbre Power.</p>
<p>Charlene Byers from Co. Down was crowned 'Best Dressed' at the g Hotel's Ladies Day</p>
<p>Charlene Byers from Co. Down was crowned 'Best Dressed' at the g Hotel's Ladies Day</p>

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