STYLE THRILLS AT THE RACES

AND THE WINNER IS... ARDFERT’S MARGARET HYNES CAHILL, A VISION IN POWDER-BLUE

IT was the turn of yet another Kerry garda to take centrestage in a contest far removed from the business of policing as Ardfert’s Margaret Hynes Cahill was awarded the much-coveted title of Best Dressed Lady at the June Bank Holiday meeting of the Listowel Races.

Competition was keen amid all the head-turning glam of the big day but seeing as her inspiration came from some truly noteworthy ladies Margaret was always onto a winner.

She was a vision in a vintage-style powder blue ensemble inspired by US First Ladies Jackie Kennedy- Onassis and Melania Trump, and carried it off to perfection. Margaret - who also models with the Celia Holman Lee Agency - secured the look at Tralee’s Jasmine Boutique, and was crowned the June First Lady by expert judges Aisling O’Loughlin and Orlagh Winters.

Killorglin meanwhile took the ‘Classy Lady’ title - take a bow Mary Kelliher! Mary was equally dazzling in a headpiece by Carol Kennelly and outfit by MacBees Killarney, with ‘Best Accessory’ title going to Lisa Martin from Tralee for her beautiful bespoke neckpiece by designer Rebekah Wall.

Their prizes were part of an overall €5,000-prize fund for the competition, organised by Listowel fashion queen Eilísh Stack to perfection.

Meanwhile, among the buzzing punters were the 150 Feale Rangers who celebrated the tenth anniversary of their County title in their very own VIP rooms on the Island – the best way possible to relive a glorious moment for North Kerry football.

Rockin’ the Jackie look in powder blue was Best Dressed Lady Margaret Hynes Cahill, from Ardfert.

The dazzling fashion of, from left, Catherine Lynch, Marie O’Connor, Aileen O’Connor, Gene Leahy, Ann Marie O’ Connor, Mary Wolfe.

Photos by John Kelliher Ladies’ Day judge Aisling O’Loughlin, Listowel Race Company Chairman David Fitzmaurice, Ladies’ Day winner Margaret Hynes Cahill, judge and fashion blogger Orlagh Winters and Ladies’ Day organiser Eilísh Stack.

Feale Rangers stalwarts Noel Kennelly, Christy Walsh, Brian Quille, Gerry Foran, Con McCarthy, Johnny Guerin, Aidan Behan and Riobard Pierse celebrating the tenth anniversary of the senior County Championship Football title with a special day’s racing...

LIstowel’s Marie Carmody, Noel Carmody, Amy Carmody and Shane Tierney having a blast on the Island for the Ladies’ Day meeting of the June Bank Holiday weekend festival on Sunday. Photos by John Kelliher

ABOVE: Stunning Listowel ladies Helena Halpin and Claudine Clement. RIGHT: It was a picture-perfect race fashion combo for Listowel’s Molly and Breda Walsh.