A Brilliant Ballyheigue Festival Is On The Way

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At the launch of the Ballyheigue Summer Festival on Ballyheigue Stand on Friday were  members of the Organising Committee, from left Michael Leane, Brendan Kenny, Clr. John Brassil, (Mayor of Kerry and Chairman of the Ballyheigue Summer Festival), Laura Dineen, John Healy, Mike Nilsson and Fiona Moriarty, with front, Model Kinga Granau. The 12th annual Ballyheigue Summer Festival is on from Sunday 6th to Sunday 13th of July. This year’s programme is packed with lots of fun for everyone of every age, including Ball Roll, Pig Racing, Fashion Show, Human Drag Racing, live music at the Festival Marquee, plus lots more.  For more information, and a full programme of events, visit their Facebook page Ballyheigue Summerfest, or website www.ballyheigue.ie . Most events are FREE. Photo Credit. Pawel Nowak

At the launch of the Ballyheigue Summer Festival on Ballyheigue Stand on Friday were members of the Organising Committee, from left Michael Leane, Brendan Kenny, Clr. John Brassil, (Mayor of Kerry and Chairman of the Ballyheigue Summer Festival), Laura Dineen, John Healy, Mike Nilsson and Fiona Moriarty, with front, Model Kinga Granau. Photo by Pawel Nowak

A FANTASTIC family fun festival will take place in Ballyheigue next month with loads of free entertainment and a fashion show extravaganza.

The 12th annual Ballyheigue Summer Festival takes place from Sunday, July 6 to Sunday, July 13. This year’s programme is packed with lots of fun for everyone of every age, and one of the numerous highlights will be the Fashion Show in the Community Centre on Wednesday, July 9.

Themed on both Summer Style and Getting Racy, the show will feature the latest looks from all of Kerry’s top boutiques and designers and admission is only €10 including complimentary drinks reception.

With two Best Dressed Ladies Prizes, spot prizes and the finale of Ballyheigue’s Best Male Stylist 2014 it promises to be a great night. Both the fashion show and the raffle are in aid of Jackie Crowe.

Participating shops include Carraig Donn, Friendex and Miss Captain (Claire Murphy), JJam headwear, Divas & Dudes, Nuala McCarthy Womenswear, Shaw’s Department Store, D3 Menswear Tralee, Rockalilly, So Elegant HeadPieces, Emer O Mahony Millinery, Aoife Hannon Millinery, Jasmine of Killarney & Tralee, Annburys Boutique, Pamela Scotts, DV8, Ryles Menswear and Michael Guineys. Hair is sponsored by Colette’s Salon and make up by Doon Beauty.

There will be two Best Dressed Lady Competitions on the night. The first, judged and sponsored by Linda Murphy from Rockalilly Boutique Tralee, will be for the most original and glamorous Summer Style!

The second, judged and sponsored by Diane Jeffers from Jasmine Boutique Tralee, will be for the lady with the most Racy style! Also well known fashionista, style icon and TraleeToday.ie fashion columnist Orlagh Winters will be there on the night to give tips on what to wear to win at the races this Summer.

Of course, no fashion show in Ballyheigue would be complete without showcasing the style of its most famous fashion designer, Don O’Neill, who is creative director of THEIA in New York.

The night will also feature the finale of the Search for Ballyheigue’s next Top Male Stylist. Four well known men from Ballyheigue will each style a top model from the Kerry’s top award winning agency, Upfront Model Management, using the latest collections for the Summer from Carraig Donn.

Each budding male stylist will then present his model on the runway and talk through his look. The audience will decide who wins. It promises to be unmissable and lots of fun too. Ballyheigue native and top DJ, Ray Stack, will both MC and produce the fashion show. Doors open at 7.30pm. Tickets are only €10 and will be available on the night.

“Ballyheigue Summer Festival is in its twelfth year and has gone from strength to strength since its inception in 2003,” said John Brassil, Mayor of Kerry, and Chairman of the Ballyheigue Summer Festival.

“This year promises to be another exciting and fun filled event with a programme of activities that caters for the tastes of all ages and interests. The festival is family centred with activities running throughout the week for children, teenagers and adults. We make the most of our natural assets and this means that Ballyheigue’s beautiful Blue Flag beach accommodates an array of events including sand castle competitions, Kids Fun at the Beach and Beach Treasure Hunt, plus the King of the Beach 5km Run and the Slip to Shore 2km swim for adults,” he said.

For more information, and a full programme of events, visit their Facebook page Ballyheigue Summerfest, or website www.ballyheigue.ie.

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