JulyFest is a winner at Killarney Races

JulyFest at Killarney Races delivered a fun-filled programme with record-breaking crowds, spectacular views, top-class racing and an atmosphere that was not to be missed.

Races n’ Roses was the theme on day three. Eight Roses from the International Rose of Tralee festival got to meet their escorts for the first time at the race-meeting and they were joined by last year’s winner Rachel Duffy. The roses brought colour, glamour and good luck on the day.

Ladies and gents from all across the country arrived in style as Lee Strand Best Dressed fashion event got underway. The fashion was fierce and celebrity judges Tadgh Fleming and Pamela Uba had a tough challenge whittling down the ten finalists.

Siobhan Murphy from Rathmore, was named as the Lee Strand Best Dressed Lady who won a specially commissioned crystal vase and a trip for two to Paris. Siobhan’s stunning look was created with an Ollie & Mac bright magenta dress, paired with a rented lime green and magenta headpiece and matching heels from Asos.

Siobhán said “I am over the moon to have won, there was such a high standard here today. I am in shock and so grateful to be picked by the judges. Thanks so much to Lee Strand and the Killarney Races, I had a great day out.”

The Lee Strand Best Dressed Gent winner was a Limerick man who is now living in Tralee, Brian O’Connor. Brian wore a blue blazer from Celsius and it was themed perfectly with a shirt, pants and belt from Suits Select, shoes from Penneys and a hat from Parfois. He won a specially commissioned crystal decanter and a trip for two to the city of Milan.

Brian said “Delighted to win and thankful to the judges for selecting me. It is my first time dressing up as a solo for a race meeting, I usually go as a couple theme for best dressed. I would like to thank my Auntie Mary, as she has inspired me and my girlfriend with our fashion style for the races.”

Killarney Races have two more wonderful festivals to look ahead to in August and October, if you’re looking for a proper day out then look no further, all details at KillarneyRaces.ie and on social media.