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Irish Independent
7 days ago
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- Irish Independent
Siobhan is queen of fashion at Listowel Races' June meeting
The three-day festival brought crowds to the famous Island for a mixed card of flat and National Hunt action. The ever competitive fashion stakes produced the best in sartorial designs with the winning outfit going to Siobhan, who has been coming to Listowel Races for 15 years but never won a Ladies day title. Siobhan's classic outfit showed a full length black and white jumpsuit from Pure Boutique and a hat rented from Anne Marie Hats Amore caught the eye of judge, designer to the stars, Don O'Neill. As the winner of Style Stakes Sunday, Siobhan was presented with a €500 cash prize as well as generous gift bags sponsored by McGuire's Pharmacy and a pair of exclusively designed earrings by Mary Mulhall of Inish Designs. The joint runners-up were Sheila Casey from Brosna and Aine Wall from Derrymore West, Tralee. Both won €250 in cash, alongside gift bags from McGuire's Pharmacy and a pair of exclusively designed earrings by Mary Mulhall, Inish Designs. Sheila wore a dress from Rose and Crown Boutique Tralee and a headpiece by local designer Teresa Linehan from Brosna, while Aine wore a headpiece by Cathriona King Galway, a suit from Canella Lane, and a gorgeous bag scouted in her local charity shop. Judge Don O'Neill was out and about on the racecourse from 2pm on Sunday looking for his finalists and after a lot of deliberation, he selected nine women of all ages and four beautifully attired juniors. Before the overall winner was announced, each finalist was interviewed on stage by Don O'Neill, with every stylish story making Don's final choice all the harder. The next meeting is the much anticipated Listowel Races Harvest Festival that takes place from September 21-27 with the McElligotts Kia Ladies Day taking place on Friday 26 September. For more information, visit or call (068) 21144. To book corporate hospitality for Ladies Day, please email sales@ or call 021 4319398.
Irish Independent
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
June bank holiday in Kerry: check out what's on around the county
If we missed anything and you want it added in, email Fergus at Killarney set to rock to Bikefest All roads lead to Killarney this weekend when the 17th edition of the popular motorcycling weekend that is BikeFest takes place from Friday, May 30 to Sunday June 1. The weekend brings together bikers from all over the world to enjoy and explore one of Europe's best-loved riding destinations and festivals in one amazing experience. The three-day free event is held each year in at the Gleneagle/INEC and will once again feature highlights such as a vibrant carnival atmosphere at the BikeFest village, a stellar line-up of music and entertainment, demo rides, a custom bike show as well as ride-outs along the renowned Ring of Kerry and the celebrated coastline of the Wild Atlantic Way. Check out the BikeFest website for the full programme of events. Craic and ceoil galore at Sean McCarthy Memorial Weekend in Finuge A great night of fun awaits at Teach Siamsa in Finuge on the bank holiday Monday, June 2. The night will kick off at 8pm. Dirty Disco fun in Killorglin Killorglin will be hopping this June bank holiday Sunday when the Dirty Disco crew take over 10 Bridge Street in the town for a night of incredible live music and late-night beats. Jack Fitz and the Cavalry take the stage with their high-energy performance, setting the tone for an unforgettable night while DJ Dor will keep the momentum going with top-tier tracks to keep you dancing. The Dirty Disco crew will then takes over for a late-night dancefloor session Doors open at 9pm and tickets will cost €10. Listowel Literary Festival Fun Organisers of the upcoming Listowel Literary Festival – which will run from Wednesday, May 28 to Sunday, June 1 – said this week they are thrilled to present a vibrant lineup of events for this year's literary festival, featuring something for everyone to enjoy. From author talks and poetry readings to hands-on workshops and family-friendly activities, there's plenty for everyone. See the full festival programme over at the Listowel Writer's Week website. ADVERTISEMENT Learn more Win some money at the Listowel Races The few days of the Listowel Races is always one of the best weekends in the social calendar in Listowel – and knowing Listowel, that's high praise indeed – and this year should be no different with punters set to descend on Listowel racecourse for the three days from Saturday, May 31 to Monday, June 2. Racing action will kick off at around 1.55pm mark on each of the three days with seven races set to take place each day. The Ladies Day Style Stake event will take place on Sunday with judging to be done by the one and only Don O'Neill. See the Listowel Races website for a full programme. Snooker legend Jimmy White set for Kilflynn appearance Snooker legend Jimmy White will be at Parker's Pub in Kilflynn on Sunday, June 1 where he will be putting on an exhibition of pool and entertainment in aid of the Kilflynn Community Together fundraiser. VIP tickets at €20 include a meet and greet, BBQ and a Q & A. Doors will open at 7pm.
