Q: "What to wear for Ladies' Day at the Galway Races?"
A: "Strive for individual style and originality, but make sure you are dressed appropriately for the weather and the event."
Sounds like good advice.
Saturday 24 July 2010
Ladies' Day - Races
Ladies' Day - Best Dressed, Galway Races
Bairbre Power, one of the judges of this year's Best Bressed Lady Competition at Galway Races, gave the following advice to readers of her newspaper column in the 'Irish Independent' on the 23rd July, 2010.
"Wear a hat. Hats are architecture for your head, sculptural pieces that add an intriguing, three dimensional addition to an outfit and when it comes to grooming for the races, a hat twinned with chic leather gloves are a natural pairing.
When it comes to the Anthony Ryan Best Dressed Lady/Best Hat competition on Ladies Day, I love colour but fight the temptation to go 'matchy-matchy' girls. It can look cliched and contrived. Clinging nervously to two colours head-to-toe, right down to the shade of nail varnish, is tragic.
Be adventurous, the judges will notice and appreciate it.
Chose an outfit that will be comfortable on the day.
Don't convince yourself that designer labels will propel you straight to the winner's podum where first prize is worth €12,500 prize including a very delectable one carat pendant worth €8,500.
A healthy balance of high street, wardrobe favourites, dash of vintage plus new additions sparkle when combined with attitude. Let us see your personality rather than the shop assistant's.
The weather plays a huge part on the day and the clever ones won't ruin a carefully put together outfit by grabbing a golfing umbrella from the car at the last minute. The competitive ones will have already factored in a colour co-ordinating brolly.
False tan doesn't behave well in the rain so go easy on the tango. Remember, pale is more interesting.
However, word to the wise: leave the ballgowns and beaded cocktail dresses at home. Better again, reserve them for the race ball the following night. A few misguided souls turn up in them at the races every year and judges don't rate them. In fact, they give us a giggle
When it comes to hats, think opposites. The hat should be the opposite shape to your face so if your face is round, think vertical.
The fascinator is much maligned, condemned by some as a cacophony of feathers, stuck on the side of the head. But they are portable and have lots of advantages over the larger, bulky hat."
Read the full article at Irish Independent
Bairbre Power, one of the judges of this year's Best Bressed Lady Competition at Galway Races, gave the following advice to readers of her newspaper column in the 'Irish Independent' on the 23rd July, 2010.
"Wear a hat. Hats are architecture for your head, sculptural pieces that add an intriguing, three dimensional addition to an outfit and when it comes to grooming for the races, a hat twinned with chic leather gloves are a natural pairing.
When it comes to the Anthony Ryan Best Dressed Lady/Best Hat competition on Ladies Day, I love colour but fight the temptation to go 'matchy-matchy' girls. It can look cliched and contrived. Clinging nervously to two colours head-to-toe, right down to the shade of nail varnish, is tragic.
Be adventurous, the judges will notice and appreciate it.
Chose an outfit that will be comfortable on the day.
Don't convince yourself that designer labels will propel you straight to the winner's podum where first prize is worth €12,500 prize including a very delectable one carat pendant worth €8,500.
A healthy balance of high street, wardrobe favourites, dash of vintage plus new additions sparkle when combined with attitude. Let us see your personality rather than the shop assistant's.
The weather plays a huge part on the day and the clever ones won't ruin a carefully put together outfit by grabbing a golfing umbrella from the car at the last minute. The competitive ones will have already factored in a colour co-ordinating brolly.
False tan doesn't behave well in the rain so go easy on the tango. Remember, pale is more interesting.
However, word to the wise: leave the ballgowns and beaded cocktail dresses at home. Better again, reserve them for the race ball the following night. A few misguided souls turn up in them at the races every year and judges don't rate them. In fact, they give us a giggle
When it comes to hats, think opposites. The hat should be the opposite shape to your face so if your face is round, think vertical.
The fascinator is much maligned, condemned by some as a cacophony of feathers, stuck on the side of the head. But they are portable and have lots of advantages over the larger, bulky hat."
Read the full article at Irish Independent
How to Win Best Dressed Lady Competitions
Best Dressed Lady Galway Races - Fashion Tips
How do you win the Best Dressed Lady Competition at the Galway Summer Festival or any other racing occasion?
A search on Google revealed the following tips from Deirdre Devaney, Director of Fashion and Beauty at Arnotts.
1: The most important criteria is style. A woman must look confident and comfortable in what she’s wearing and understanding the cut and colour that works for you is key.
2: Originality is important, attention to fashion trends and, of course, the outfit must also be appropriate to the event.
3: It’s not about cost, style is about how you put an outfit together and carry it off.
4: Accessories can make the outfit, it is important in choosing an accessory that will match your outfit on the day. Don’t wear a hat just because it’s the races. You can always try other things like head bands, fascinators and flowers in your hair.
5: Elegant touches; skip the oversize hefty bag and opt for a clutch – it’s just that little bit more elegant.
6: Natural beauty; don’t go overboard with makeup. Bear in mind that make-up is an accessory too. Simple, basic grooming adds the finishing touch to a look and whatever you do, don’t overdo the fake tan! See tips on how to take catwalk makeup looks into everyday life.
7: Serious wedge; Wedge heels are always a good idea because your heels won’t sink into the grass.
8: Predicting the weather can be as tricky as backing a winner – the clever racing girl knows that a chic cover up is very important.
How do you win the Best Dressed Lady Competition at the Galway Summer Festival or any other racing occasion?
A search on Google revealed the following tips from Deirdre Devaney, Director of Fashion and Beauty at Arnotts.
1: The most important criteria is style. A woman must look confident and comfortable in what she’s wearing and understanding the cut and colour that works for you is key.
2: Originality is important, attention to fashion trends and, of course, the outfit must also be appropriate to the event.
3: It’s not about cost, style is about how you put an outfit together and carry it off.
4: Accessories can make the outfit, it is important in choosing an accessory that will match your outfit on the day. Don’t wear a hat just because it’s the races. You can always try other things like head bands, fascinators and flowers in your hair.
5: Elegant touches; skip the oversize hefty bag and opt for a clutch – it’s just that little bit more elegant.
6: Natural beauty; don’t go overboard with makeup. Bear in mind that make-up is an accessory too. Simple, basic grooming adds the finishing touch to a look and whatever you do, don’t overdo the fake tan! See tips on how to take catwalk makeup looks into everyday life.
7: Serious wedge; Wedge heels are always a good idea because your heels won’t sink into the grass.
8: Predicting the weather can be as tricky as backing a winner – the clever racing girl knows that a chic cover up is very important.
Best Dressed Lady - Galway Races 2010
Judges of the Best Dressed Lady Competition at Galway Races 2010 will be:
Bairbre Power, Fashion Editor of the Irish Independent and Executive Editor of the Irish Independent Weekend magazine, model and Xposé presenter Glenda Gilson and PJ Gibbons, Editor, Social and Personal Magazine.
They will be assisted by Patricia McCrossan, Managing Director, Galway NOW; Mandy Maher, Catwalk Model Agency; and Fiona Durkin, Fashion Consultant with Anthony Ryan Ltd.
Bairbre Power, Fashion Editor of the Irish Independent and Executive Editor of the Irish Independent Weekend magazine, model and Xposé presenter Glenda Gilson and PJ Gibbons, Editor, Social and Personal Magazine.
They will be assisted by Patricia McCrossan, Managing Director, Galway NOW; Mandy Maher, Catwalk Model Agency; and Fiona Durkin, Fashion Consultant with Anthony Ryan Ltd.
Friday 23 July 2010
Ladies' Day at Galway Races 2010
Best Dressed Lady Galway Races 2010
Anthony Ryan's Best Dressed Competition takes place on Thursday
29 July. It has a prize fund of €20,000, of which the Best Dressed Lady will walk away with a prize worth more than €12,000.
The Best Dressed Lady will receive a one carat diamond solitaire pendant valued
at €8,500, a shopping spree worth €1,500 in Anthony Ryan's Galway, and €1,000 in cash.
In addition, she will win a corporate hospitality package for Galway Races October Bank Holiday Racing Festival including dinner and a champagne reception, and a Lancome presentation gift hamper worth more than €500.
Anthony Ryan's Best Dressed Competition takes place on Thursday
29 July. It has a prize fund of €20,000, of which the Best Dressed Lady will walk away with a prize worth more than €12,000.
The Best Dressed Lady will receive a one carat diamond solitaire pendant valued
at €8,500, a shopping spree worth €1,500 in Anthony Ryan's Galway, and €1,000 in cash.
In addition, she will win a corporate hospitality package for Galway Races October Bank Holiday Racing Festival including dinner and a champagne reception, and a Lancome presentation gift hamper worth more than €500.
Galway Races 2010 Access Routes
Green entrance (green route)
For traffic on the N17 (Tuam/Sligo road) the green entrance accesses the Race Course via the hill at Two Mile Ditch, near Kenny Motors. There will be no access from N6, M6, N18 or R339 roads
Traffic from the N84 Headford Rd joins the N17 Tuam/Sligo rd and can access the Race Course along the blue route via the hill at Two Mile Ditch near Kenny Motors or alternatively at the green entrance at Two Mile Ditch.
Racecourse access from Galway city and Connemara
Traffic from Galway city and Connemara can access any entrance. To enter via the Tunnel, proceed east along the dual carriageway Bothar na dTreabh on N6, stay in the left lane to access the Tunnel entrance.
The Avenue entrance is not accessible from Bothar na dtreabh eastbound at the times shown below.
Access from Galway city and Connemara to the Avenue entrance will be from the Tuam Road only. From the Font Roundabout (Flemings) proceed onto the Tuam/Sligo rd (N17), and turn right at Killeen Cross.
The green entrance can be accessed from the Tuam Road only. From the Font Roundabout (Flemings) proceed onto the Tuam/Sligo rd (N17), and turn right at Two Mile Ditch.
Temporary road closures
There is no access to the Avenue entrance (Blue route) via Lynch Roundabout (Western Motors/Clayton Hotel) during road closed times listed below.
There is no access to the Monivea Road eastbound via Lynch Roundabout (Western Motors/Clayton Hotel) during road closed times listed below.
Traffic for Monivea and the airport will be directed onto the M6 and can exit at exit 19 (Glenascaul) and proceed to Carnmore Cross.
All traffic from the city reaching Lynch Roundabout (Western Motors / Clayton Hotel) will be directed towards the Coolough Roundabout (entrance to M6).
All traffic reaching Lynch Roundabout (Western Motors/Clayton Hotel) will be directed towards the city from all other routes.
Road closure times
Monday 4pm to 6pm
Tuesday 4pm to 6pm
Wednesday 12.30pm to 4.00pm
Thursday 11.30am to 3.30pm
Friday 4pm to 6pm
Times may have to be extended in the event of major traffic delays
For traffic on the N17 (Tuam/Sligo road) the green entrance accesses the Race Course via the hill at Two Mile Ditch, near Kenny Motors. There will be no access from N6, M6, N18 or R339 roads
Traffic from the N84 Headford Rd joins the N17 Tuam/Sligo rd and can access the Race Course along the blue route via the hill at Two Mile Ditch near Kenny Motors or alternatively at the green entrance at Two Mile Ditch.
Racecourse access from Galway city and Connemara
Traffic from Galway city and Connemara can access any entrance. To enter via the Tunnel, proceed east along the dual carriageway Bothar na dTreabh on N6, stay in the left lane to access the Tunnel entrance.
The Avenue entrance is not accessible from Bothar na dtreabh eastbound at the times shown below.
Access from Galway city and Connemara to the Avenue entrance will be from the Tuam Road only. From the Font Roundabout (Flemings) proceed onto the Tuam/Sligo rd (N17), and turn right at Killeen Cross.
The green entrance can be accessed from the Tuam Road only. From the Font Roundabout (Flemings) proceed onto the Tuam/Sligo rd (N17), and turn right at Two Mile Ditch.
Temporary road closures
There is no access to the Avenue entrance (Blue route) via Lynch Roundabout (Western Motors/Clayton Hotel) during road closed times listed below.
There is no access to the Monivea Road eastbound via Lynch Roundabout (Western Motors/Clayton Hotel) during road closed times listed below.
Traffic for Monivea and the airport will be directed onto the M6 and can exit at exit 19 (Glenascaul) and proceed to Carnmore Cross.
All traffic from the city reaching Lynch Roundabout (Western Motors / Clayton Hotel) will be directed towards the Coolough Roundabout (entrance to M6).
All traffic reaching Lynch Roundabout (Western Motors/Clayton Hotel) will be directed towards the city from all other routes.
Road closure times
Monday 4pm to 6pm
Tuesday 4pm to 6pm
Wednesday 12.30pm to 4.00pm
Thursday 11.30am to 3.30pm
Friday 4pm to 6pm
Times may have to be extended in the event of major traffic delays
Galway Races 2010 Access Routes
Tunnel Entrance (red route)
For N6 traffic (Old Dublin road), and N18 (Limerick/Ennis/Gort road) the red route starts at Carrowmoneash Roundabout (Maldron Hotel) Oranmore. From there take the second exit, and continue along the old N6 to the Martin Roundabout (Galway Clinic).
Take the second exit at Martin Roundabout (Galway Clinic), followed by the first exit at the new Coolough Roundabout at the M6.
At the Lynch Roundabout (Western Motors/Clayton Hotel) there will be no right turn to the Monivea road or Avenue entrance. All traffic will be directed to the Tunnel entrance and Galway City direction. Race traffic must remain in the right lane after the Lynch Roundabout, while city traffic must remain in the left lane.
M6 motorway traffic should continue along the M6 to the Coolough Roundabout (end of the motorway), and get into the right lane, while Galway City traffic should remain in the left lane.
All traffic may take the second exit at the Lynch Roundabout (Western Motors/Clayton Hotel). All Tunnel entrance red route traffic merges here and proceeds as follows:
Race traffic must cross the N6 to enter the Tunnel in the right lane, and city traffic can travel straight to the city in the left lane. There will be no access from the N17 Tuam road.
For N6 traffic (Old Dublin road), and N18 (Limerick/Ennis/Gort road) the red route starts at Carrowmoneash Roundabout (Maldron Hotel) Oranmore. From there take the second exit, and continue along the old N6 to the Martin Roundabout (Galway Clinic).
Take the second exit at Martin Roundabout (Galway Clinic), followed by the first exit at the new Coolough Roundabout at the M6.
At the Lynch Roundabout (Western Motors/Clayton Hotel) there will be no right turn to the Monivea road or Avenue entrance. All traffic will be directed to the Tunnel entrance and Galway City direction. Race traffic must remain in the right lane after the Lynch Roundabout, while city traffic must remain in the left lane.
M6 motorway traffic should continue along the M6 to the Coolough Roundabout (end of the motorway), and get into the right lane, while Galway City traffic should remain in the left lane.
All traffic may take the second exit at the Lynch Roundabout (Western Motors/Clayton Hotel). All Tunnel entrance red route traffic merges here and proceeds as follows:
Race traffic must cross the N6 to enter the Tunnel in the right lane, and city traffic can travel straight to the city in the left lane. There will be no access from the N17 Tuam road.
Access Routes to Galway Races 2010
Access to Galway Races 2010 will be possible through 3 entrances:
SELECT YOUR COLOUR and FOLLOW THE SIGNS
Avenue Entrance (blue route)
Tunnel Entrance (red route)
Green Entrance (green route)
There will also be temporary road closures during Galway Race Week.
Avenue Entrance (blue route)
For N6 traffic (Old Dublin Road) and N18 traffic (Limerick, Ennis and Gort road, the blue route starts at the Carrowmoneash roundabout (Maldon hotel) Oranmore. Take the third exit at the roundabout via Carnmore Cross, and follow the signs to the Avenue entrance.
Motorway traffic (M6) must take Exit 19 (left) followed by the third exit on the first roundabout, and then the second exit at the next roundabout marked with blue Avenue entrance signs.
At Carnmore Cross turn left at the traffic lights. Traffic from R339 (Monivea Road)joins the blue route here. At the traffic lights at Briarhill turn right, and take a left turn to the Avenue entrance.
For traffic on the N17 (Tuam/Sligo road), anyone wishing to use the Avenue entrance must turn up the hill at Killeen Cross, and join the blue route entrance at the avenue.
There is no entrance to the Avenue (blue entrance) from N6 eastbound (Dublin road)during road closed times. Access can only be made off the N17 during this time.
SELECT YOUR COLOUR and FOLLOW THE SIGNS
Avenue Entrance (blue route)
Tunnel Entrance (red route)
Green Entrance (green route)
There will also be temporary road closures during Galway Race Week.
Avenue Entrance (blue route)
For N6 traffic (Old Dublin Road) and N18 traffic (Limerick, Ennis and Gort road, the blue route starts at the Carrowmoneash roundabout (Maldon hotel) Oranmore. Take the third exit at the roundabout via Carnmore Cross, and follow the signs to the Avenue entrance.
Motorway traffic (M6) must take Exit 19 (left) followed by the third exit on the first roundabout, and then the second exit at the next roundabout marked with blue Avenue entrance signs.
At Carnmore Cross turn left at the traffic lights. Traffic from R339 (Monivea Road)joins the blue route here. At the traffic lights at Briarhill turn right, and take a left turn to the Avenue entrance.
For traffic on the N17 (Tuam/Sligo road), anyone wishing to use the Avenue entrance must turn up the hill at Killeen Cross, and join the blue route entrance at the avenue.
There is no entrance to the Avenue (blue entrance) from N6 eastbound (Dublin road)during road closed times. Access can only be made off the N17 during this time.
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