Home of the Year winner wins again as Best Dressed at Punchestown
Belfast woman Ciara Denvir stole the show in a stunning black and white ensemble.
The sun was once again shining as crowds of eager revellers packed into Punchestown for the fourth day of the racing festival. Ciara Denvir, from Belfast, who was the overall winner of the Bollinger Best Dressed at the Punchestown Festival. Pic: Michael Chester
And it was a very lucky day for Ciara, who had never been to the races before this week. Ciara Denvir, from Belfast, who was the overall winner of the Bollinger Best Dressed at the Punchestown Festival. Pic: Michael Chester
Speaking to EVOKE following her win, she revealed that she picked up her gorgeous hat from Awon Golding, a millinery based in London. Ciara Denvir, from Belfast, who was the overall winner of the Bollinger Best Dressed at the Punchestown Festival. Pic: Michael Chester
Her shoes are from Prada, while the stunning polka dot blouse was acquired from Coosy Studio in Spain.
Meanwhile, Ciara's black skirt was a purchase from Romania's ATU Body Couture, meaning the outfit is from across the world.
This is the second big win for Ciara in the last number of years, as she and husband Peter Boyle were crowned the winners of the popular RTE show Home of the Year in 2019.
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