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Extra.ie
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Galway girl proves best in the West with Ladies' Day triumph
The Ladies' Day judges lost their hearts to a Galway girl on Thursday as one of their own was crowned Best Dressed at the race meet. Megan Cunniss is taking home the €10,000 cash prize for her stylish efforts, after impressing judges Mandy Maher, Lisa McGowan and Niamh Ryan of Ella & Jo Cosmetics. 'I just can't believe it. I am ecstatic. I'm from Galway so this means so much to me,' Megan said as her name was announced by MC Marietta Doran. Megan Cunniss, from Co Galway, who was crowned winner of the Ella & Jo Best Lady Competition on Ladies Day at the Galway Races Summer Festival. Pic: Brian McEvoy Megan opted for classic elegance, wowing in a head-turning, Audrey Hepburn-style dress. She wanted a simple, timeless look with a modern twist, so she added details like buttons and a minimum waist belt. And the sleeveless dress, which was made in France and tailored in Galway, struck the perfect balance between sophistication and glamour. Head judge Mandy Maher, guest judge Lisa McGowan and judge Niamh Ryan, co-founder of Ella & Jo, at Ladies Day featuring the Ella & Jo Best Dressed Lady Competition at the Galway Races Summer Festival. Pic: Brian McEvoy Megan's white and black hat was from Millinery by Mairéad, and she elevated the look with a bow detail crafted from a black sheet. Her bag was hired from Mála Hire, a luxury bag rental service, her lacey black gloves were an Amazon purchase, and her black and white heels were from Zara. Breda Butler, from Thurles, Co Tipperary, who was named winner of the Best Hat, at Ladies Day of the Galway Races Summer Festival, sponsored by Ella & Jo. Pic: Brian McEvoy Speaking about the Best Dressed competition, judge Mandy Maher said: 'The creativity we saw today was off the charts.' Breda Butler from Thurles, Co. Tipperary, scooped the prize for Best Hat, winning a €3,000 cash prize. Her beautiful blue hat was a standout piece by Michelle Kearns. Breda is no stranger to the races, and in May 2023, won Best Dressed at the Curragh Summer Racing Style Awards at the Tattersalls Irish Guineas Festival.
Irish Daily Mirror
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Best looks from Galway Races Ladies Day as punters dress to impress at Ballybrit
From sharp, colourful suits to floaty summer dresses, race-goers were looking their impeccable best at the annual Galway Races Ladies Day on Thursday. Thousands of punters passed through the gates of the Ballybrit track on day four of this year's festival. Ladies Day at the Galway Races has always been one of the highlights of both the Irish sporting and fashion calendars, with the annual event playing host to a mix of local design talent, high street pieces and stunning designer outfits. One of the best things about the races is the diverse styles that can be spotted from the Millennium stand to the Mayor's Garden and this year was no exception. The Best Dressed award - and €10,000 prize - went to 28-year-old Megan Cunniss from Bohermore, Co Galway, who wowed the judges with her vintage black and white 1950's-era dress which was made in France and tailored in Galway. "I just can't believe it, I am ecstatic. I'm from Galway so this means so much to me," Megan said after her name was announced by MC Marietta Doran. Meanwhile, in the Best Hat category, Bride Butler from Thurles, Co Tipperary was awarded the €3,000 prize for a standout piece by Michelle Kearns. While the best-dressed finalists looked amazing, there was yet more major style moments to be seen across the race course. Check out some of our favourite looks below from celebrity guests and attendees alike. Megan Cunniss, from Co Galway, who was crowned winner of the Ella & Jo Best Dressed Lady Competition on Ladies Day at the Galway Races Summer Festival (Image: Brian McEvoy) 1 of 36 Breda Butler, from Thurles, Co Tipperary, who was named winner of the Best Hat, at Ladies Day of the Galway Races Summer Festival, sponsored by Ella & Jo (Image: Brian McEvoy) 2 of 36 Judge Niamh Ryan, co-founder of Ella & Jo (left) and Guest Judge Lisa McGowan (centre) with Breda Butler (right), from Thurles, Co Tipperary, who was named winner of the Best Hat, at Ladies Day of the Galway Races Summer Festival, sponsored by Ella & Jo (Image: Brian McEvoy) 3 of 36 Thato Montse pictured at Ladies Day featuring the Ella & Jo Best Dressed Lady Competition at the Galway Races Summer Festival (Image: Brian McEvoy) 4 of 36 Imogen Mason and Barbara Jordan pictured at Ladies Day featuring the Ella & Jo Best Dressed Lady Competition at the Galway Races Summer Festival (Image: Brian McEvoy) 5 of 36 Kimberly Mushayabasa and Tessy Ehiguese pictured at Ladies Day featuring the Ella & Jo Best Dressed Lady Competition at the Galway Races Summer Festival (Image: Brian McEvoy) 6 of 36 Natasha McNulty, John McNulty and Alexander McNulty pictured at Ladies Day featuring the Ella & Jo Best Dressed Lady Competition at the Galway Races Summer Festival (Image: Brian McEvoy) 7 of 36 One of the finalists of the Best Dressed Lady was Joyce da Silva Clongriffin in Dublin at Ladies Day of the Galway Races Summer Festival sponsored by Ella & Jo (Image: Andrew Downes, Xposure) 8 of 36 Michelle Fitzpatrick pictured at Ladies Day featuring the Ella & Jo Best Dressed Lady Competition at the Galway Races Summer Festival (Image: Brian McEvoy) 9 of 36 Michelle Fitzpatrick and Caoimhe McGinley pictured at Ladies Day featuring the Ella & Jo Best Dressed Lady Competition at the Galway Races Summer Festival (Image: Brian McEvoy) 10 of 36 Racegoers pictured at Ladies Day featuring the Ella & Jo Best Dressed Lady Competition at the Galway Races Summer Festival (Image: Brian McEvoy) 11 of 36 Marina Judge, wearing her own creation from Millinery by Marina Judge, pictured at Ladies Day featuring the Ella & Jo Best Dressed Lady Competition at the Galway Races Summer Festival (Image: Brian McEvoy) 12 of 36 Racegoers pictured at Ladies Day featuring the Ella & Jo Best Dressed Lady Competition at the Galway Races Summer Festival (Image: Brian McEvoy) 13 of 36 Laura Nash pictured at Ladies Day featuring the Ella & Jo Best Dressed Lady Competition at the Galway Races Summer Festival (Image: Brian McEvoy) 14 of 36 Julie Haynes pictured at Ladies Day featuring the Ella & Jo Best Dressed Lady Competition at the Galway Races Summer Festival (Image: Brian McEvoy) 15 of 36 Caoimhe McGinley pictured at Ladies Day featuring the Ella & Jo Best Dressed Lady Competition at the Galway Races Summer Festival (Image: Brian McEvoy) 16 of 36
