Ex-RTE Home of the Year star pays tribute to ‘glamorous' mum who died of cancer after winning Punchestown Best Dressed
Ciara Denvir from Belfast was crowned overall winner on day four of the festival on Friday.
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Ciara Denvir from Belfast the Overall winner of the Bollinger Best Dressed at the Punchestown Festival
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The origins of her outfit ranged from Ireland, the UK, Italy, and Romania
Credit: Michael Chester
Denvir, who won Home of the Year in 2019 alongside
husband Peter Boyle
, wowed in a polka dot blouse from Coosy Studio in Spain.
She added this to a black skirt from ATU Body Couture in Romania and a pair of green shoes from Prada.
Her black bag is from Irish designer August Night, while her hat came from Awon Golding which is based in London.
As prize for her victory, Denvir won a trip to the Bollinger Estate in France's stunning Champagne region.
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The trip will involve a five-star Paris hotel, Michelin dining experience, flights and more.
She dedicated the accolade to her mum who died from cancer 18 months ago and who Ciara described as "always glamorous".
The big race on day four of the Festival was the Bollinger Champion Hurdle.
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Constitution Hill was looking to gain redemption after a pair of devastating falls at Cheltenham and Aintree.
Shocking moment jockey is hit in the head after horse crashes into railings in chaotic race at Punchestown Festival
But it was State Man who romped home to a dominant victory to bag a hat-trick of Champion Hurdles.
Champion Hurdle winner Golden Ace outbattled Kargese to finish second but four and three quarter lengths behind the easy winner.
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And trainer Willie Mullins praised his horse for getting the job done.
He told Racing TV: "The Constitution Hill that we all know didn't turn up today.
"Our fella did the job and did it well and he beat another Champion Hurdle winner.
"The cheekpieces help him concentrate in front and have made a big difference.
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"He doesn't have to make the running – he's versatile and very uncomplicated in that sense.
"That will be him for the season and hopefully we can get him back in the same form next season.
"Paul [Townend] is his biggest fan and has never wavered in his belief in him."
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