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Marie Fitzgibbon, Lisa Fitzgibbon, Corinna Fitzgibbon and Neil Fitzgibbon at the McElligotts Kia Listowel Races Ladies Day on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: More Fantastic Fashion From Ladies Day In Listowel (Part 2)

September 23, 2023 at 12:00 pm Comments are Disabled

THE sun shone, the Island was packed and the craic was mighty at the McElligotts Kia Ladies Day at Listowel Races on Friday. It’s been a great week at the north Kerry town which sees the Harvest Festival race meeting coming to an end on Saturday as many more thousands […]

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Aine Wall, Lorraine Kennedy, Margaret Kennedy and Deirdre McDermott at the McElligotts Kia Listowel Races Ladies Day on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: All The Amazing Style For Ladies Day At Listowel Races (Part 1)

September 23, 2023 at 8:57 am Comments are Disabled

THE social highlight of the year in north Kerry arrived on Friday afternoon as Listowel Races was the venue for the McElligotts Kia Ladies Day. Thousands of women from all corners of the county (and far beyond) made a spectacular effort in the style stakes which impressed judges Don O’Neill […]

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From left Tony O'Mahony (Abbeyfeale); Nathan McDonnell (judge), Micheal Moran (sponsor) and Michael Ryan (Tipperary) at the Ryle Menswear Best Dressed Man at Listowel Harvest Races on Thursday 21st of September. 

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Sharp Dressed Men win at the Style Stakes at Listowel Races!
Michael Ryan, resplendent in a very dapper check suit with cream waistcoat was declared the winner of the Ryle Menswear Best Dressed Man at Listowel Races this afternoon  (Thursday 21st of September) by judge Nathan McDonnell. Michael who is from Thurles in Co. Tipperary won a custom-made suit from Ryle Menswear valued at €1,200. First runner up was Tony O’Mahony from Abbeyfeale who won a full Benetti suit, shirt and tie. Both were presented their prizes by sponsor Micheal Moran, owner of iconic store Ryle Menswear in the heart of Tralee, Co. Kerry.

After The Sharp Dressed Men, The Ladies Take Over Listowel Today

September 22, 2023 at 8:06 am Comments are Disabled

IT’S been a mixed week weatherwise but the sun is set to shine all afternoon in Listowel on Ladies Day today. Yesterday saw Michael Ryan, resplendent in a very dapper check suit with cream waistcoat being declared the Ryle Menswear Best Dressed Man at Listowel Races by judge Nathan McDonnell. […]

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From left the winner of the most Sustainable Look, Sean Woulfe and the winner of Most Creative look was Tallula Bella Courtney, Stephen Fogarty (MTU SU President), Marty Guilfoyle (DJ); the Best Dressed Woman was Megan Gaughan and  Best Dressed Man was Jason Burke. Photo John Kelliher

A Stylish Tuesday As Listowel Race Week Continues

September 20, 2023 at 8:44 am Comments are Disabled

YOUNG racegoers turned out in style on Tuesday for the third day of the Listowel Harvest Racing Festival and they dressed to impress to win a total cash fund of €500 sponsored by the Race Company. The overall winner of the Best Dressed Man was Jason Burke and the Best […]

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Winner of Forever in Blue Jeans at Listowel Races on Monday were (from left) Paul Scanlon (winner Male Category), Larry O' Connor and Sadie O' Connor, sponsors, O Connor's Hardware and Farm Supplies; Shauna Russell, (winner Female Category) and judge, top model and actor Timmy Dowd. Photo John Kelliher

Paul And Shauna Win Prizes On ‘Denim Day’ At Listowel Races

September 19, 2023 at 9:27 am Comments are Disabled

ALL things denim was celebrated in style at Listowel Races on Monday with the return of the ‘Forever in Blue Jeans’ competition. It was sponsored again by O’Connor’s Hardware & Farm Supplies and judged this year by local model and actor, Timmy Dowd. The overall winner in the male category […]

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Elaine Daly, Oisín, Naoise and Siún Laide and Aisling Daly at Listowel Races on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: A Fabulous Opening Day Of Racing And Fashion Fun In Listowel

September 18, 2023 at 11:50 am Comments are Disabled

THERE was a fantastic atmosphere on the course for the first day of the Listowel Harvest Festival and the weather Gods got into the festival spirit as the rain stayed away to give racegoers a dry and warm afternoon. Sunday was also family day sponsored by Garvey’s SuperValu and highlights […]

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Judge Kristin McKenzie Vass with winners of the Lyrath Estate Best Dressed Couple, Gillian and Raymond Gilbourne. Photo John Kelliher

Cork Couple Win Best Dressed Competition On Opening Day Of Listowel Races

September 17, 2023 at 8:57 pm Comments are Disabled

A CORK couple made a spectacular effort to be awarded the Best Dressed Couple on the opening day of the Listowel Harvest Racing Festival which began on Sunday. Raymond and Gillian Gilbourne, from Milltown, were the overall winners of the Lyrath Estate  sponsored competition judged by Kristin McKenzie Vass. Stylishly co-ordinated […]

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Fun, Fashion And Great Racing On Sunday As Listowel Harvest Festival Begins

Fun, Fashion And Great Racing On Sunday As Listowel Harvest Festival Begins

September 15, 2023 at 10:59 am Comments are Disabled

IT’S almost here! Seven days of racing, fashion and fun kicks off on Sunday with an action packed programme all week for the Listowel Harvest Racing Festival. There’ll be something for everyone this Sunday with the sporting highlight on opening day being the Kerry Group Steeplechase €40,000. Sunday also features […]

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At the official announcement of the Ryle Menswear Best Dressed Man at Listowel Harvest Races on Thursday 21st of September was head judge businessman Nathan McDonnell and owner of Ryle Menswear Tralee, Micheál Moran.

Sharp Dressed Men To Be Rewarded At Listowel Races

September 8, 2023 at 9:03 am Comments are Disabled

GENTLEMEN who dress to impress at Listowel Races are in with a chance of winning a fantastic prize if they are chosen as Best Dressed Man on Thursday, September 21. This is the second year of Ryle Menswear’s sponsorship of this much-anticipated fashion event and the overall winner will receive […]

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Tasha O'Connor, Jordana Lambadarios and Stacey O'Leary at Listowel Races on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Summer Style At Listowel Races On Sunday

June 5, 2023 at 12:00 pm Comments are Disabled

THE brilliant sunshine brought out sensational style at Listowel Races Summer Festival on Sunday afternoon. The overall winners were Robert Yamac from Shanagolden and Moira O’Toole from Kilkenny, who both received a cheque for €500 sponsored by Listowel Race Company. The first runner up in each category was Leon Ruxton […]

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Attending a photo-call in Listowel to officially launch the new Style Stakes Sunday on 4th of June was Listowel Race Company Chairman David Fitzmaurice, the head judge of the event, international fashion designer, Colin Horgan along with model Tulasi Muralee Dharan from Upfront Model Management. Photo John Kelliher

Fun, Fashion And Great Racing In Listowel This Weekend

June 2, 2023 at 10:31 am Comments are Disabled

WITH fine weather forecast for the weekend, the three-day Listowel Races Summer Festival meeting from Saturday to Monday is a great place for fun, great racing and fashion. nd Listowel Race Company Chairman David Fitzmaurice along with model Tulasi Muralee Dharan and multi award winning milliner, Aoife Hannon. Style Stakes […]

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Attending a photo-call in Listowel to officially launch the new Style Stakes Sunday on 4th of June was Listowel Race Company Chairman David Fitzmaurice, the head judge of the event, international fashion designer, Colin Horgan along with model Tulasi Muralee Dharan from Upfront Model Management. Photo John Kelliher

A Stylish Bank Holiday Weekend In Prospect At Listowel Races

May 26, 2023 at 10:32 am Comments are Disabled

THERE’s just over a week to go until the three-day Listowel Races Summer Festival Meeting from Saturday, June 3rd to Monday the 5th over the June Bank Holiday weekend. Attending a photo-call this week in Listowel to officially launch the new Style Stakes Sunday, June 4 was the head judge […]

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Three Days Of Fashion, Fun And Great Racing At Listowel This June

Three Days Of Fashion, Fun And Great Racing At Listowel This June

May 2, 2023 at 10:09 am Comments are Disabled

RACING returns to Listowel with the three day Summer Festival meeting from Saturday June 3 to Monday June 5 over the June Bank Holiday weekend. There’ll be one day of national hunt and two days flat racing, with great fun off the turf to enjoy including live music, a wooly […]

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Louise Ryan, Clodagh Walsh and Norma O'Connor at Listowel Races on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Super Saturday Style At Final Day Of Listowel Races

September 25, 2022 at 11:56 am Comments are Disabled

TraleeToday.ie’s coverage of Listowel Races is brought to you by AIB Listowel… IS Saturday the new ‘Friday’ at Listowel Races? There’s a good case to be made for it considering the crowds at the Island for the final day of the Listowel Harvest Festival of racing. While admittedly there were […]

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Lorraine Savage, Aine Wall and Margaret Kennedy at Ladies Day at Listowel Races on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Our Final Look At The Ladies Day Style In Listowel (Part 3)

September 24, 2022 at 11:09 am Comments are Disabled

TraleeToday.ie’s coverage of Ladies Day at Listowel Races is brought to you by AIB Listowel… THE Listowel Harvest Festival of Racing comes to an end today for the year, but what a week it’s been! Tens of thousands have enjoyed great weather for the most part over the week and […]

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PHOTOS: More Amazing Style From Listowel Races Ladies Day (Part 2)

PHOTOS: More Amazing Style From Listowel Races Ladies Day (Part 2)

September 24, 2022 at 10:04 am Comments are Disabled

TraleeToday.ie’s coverage of Ladies Day at Listowel Races is brought to you by AIB Listowel… AS you saw from our coverage yesterday (click here and here if you missed it), the style was fantastic once again for McElligotts Kia Ladies Day at Listowel Races. Ladies from all over the country […]

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Aisling, Leanne and Amy Cronin, Killarney, at Ladies Day at Listowel Races on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: All The Style From Ladies Day In Listowel (Part 1)

September 23, 2022 at 8:17 pm Comments are Disabled

TraleeToday.ie’s coverage of Ladies Day at Listowel Races is brought to you by AIB Listowel… AFTER the morning’s rain, the sun broke through for the thousands of glamorous punters who thronged the ‘Island’ for McElligotts Kia Ladies Day at Listowel Races. They came from all over Ireland dressed to impress, […]

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PHOTOS: Start Spreading The News…Gemma Is Off To New York After Ladies Day Win

PHOTOS: Start Spreading The News…Gemma Is Off To New York After Ladies Day Win

September 23, 2022 at 6:10 pm 1 comment

TraleeToday.ie’s coverage of Ladies Day at Listowel Races is brought to you by AIB Listowel… IT was a Galway woman who scooped the top prize at McElligotts Kia Ladies Day at Listowel Races on Friday. Gemma McDonagh’s stylish outfit impressed the judges — fashion writer Bairbre Power, and Aoife McNamara, Irish […]

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PHOTOS: Stylish James Wins Best Dressed Man At Listowel Races

PHOTOS: Stylish James Wins Best Dressed Man At Listowel Races

September 22, 2022 at 9:15 pm Comments are Disabled

TraleeToday.ie’s coverage of the Listowel Races is brought to you by AIB Listowel… JAMES Brosnan from Ballybunion, won the prestigious Ryle Menswear Best Dressed Man at Listowel Races today. Resplendent in a forest green tweed suit with fetching yellow tie and Chelsea boots, he won a customised, bespoke suit from […]

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Winners of the Forever In Blue Jeans competition Mary Woulfe and Dominic Moloney. Photo: John Kelliher

PHOTOS: Denim Day Fun At Day Two Of Listowel Races

September 20, 2022 at 10:30 am Comments are Disabled

TraleeToday.ie’s coverage of Listowel Races is brought to you by AIB Listowel… DAY two of Listowel Races saw another fantastic day of fun and racing in the fine weather. On the fashion front there were plenty entrants in the inaugural Forever in Blue Jeans fashion event sponsored by O’Connors Hardware […]

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Jacy Ybanez, Brian O'Connor, Joan O'Connor, Mary Woulfe and Philip Woulfe at the opening day of Listowel Races on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: All The Style From The Opening Day Of Listowel Race Week

September 19, 2022 at 10:39 am Comments are Disabled

TraleeToday.ie’s coverage of Listowel Races is brought to you by AIB Listowel… SUNDAY proved a fantastic opening day of the Listowel Harvest Racing Festival with a sizeable mix of locals and visitors invading ‘the island’. It was also the premiere of the much anticipated Lyrath Estate Hotel Best Dressed Couple […]

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Winners Alright In The Best Dressed Couple Stakes At Listowel Races

September 18, 2022 at 8:22 pm Comments are Disabled

TraleeToday.ie’s coverage of Listowel Race Week is brought to you by AIB Listowel… Huge crowds enjoyed the warm September sunshine and soaked up the incredible atmosphere at the opening day of the Listowel Harvest Racing Festival. It was also the premier of the much anticipated Lyrath Estate Hotel Best Dressed […]

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Elaine Kinsella who will judge the Lyrath Estate Hotel Best Dressed Couples Competition at Listowel Races on Sunday 18th of September with models Timmy Dowd and Naoimh Whelton. Photo: Don MacMonagle

Best Dressed Couples Competition For Opening Day Of Listowel Races

September 16, 2022 at 10:42 am Comments are Disabled

TraleeToday.ie’s coverage of the Listowel Races is brought to you by AIB Listowel… THE Listowel Harvest Racing Festival kicks off this Sunday and there’s some fantastic entertainment lined up to keep all the family happy. Radio and TV personality Elaine Kinsella will judge the Lyrath Estate Hotel Best Dressed Couples […]

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Whatever your sartorial style. . . . there is something for everyone at the forthcoming Listowel Harvest Racing Festival which runs from Sunday 18th to Saturday 24th of September. So whether you live ‘forever in blue jeans’; consider yourself a ‘sharp dressed man’, love a retro vintage look or want to dress up to the nines  . . . you could be a winner alright at Listowel Harvest Races! 
Top International model, Sydney Sargent, (who now lives in Dingle) will judge the Listowel Tidy Towns/An Taisce Best Up-Cycled, Vintage or Preloved Outfit on the closing day of the festival race meeting on Saturday 24th of September. There are generous cash and other prizes for both male and female winners. Sydney is wearing an original crochet dress from 1965 styled for the shoot by one of the organisers local designer Imelda Murphy. 
Listowel Races were the first course to host a sustainable focussed fashion competition and this competition which promotes and celebrates up-styling, recycling and vintage / pre loved style has continued to grow in popularity as we all seek to reduce waste to protect the future of our planet.
Tickets can be purchased online or at turnstiles on the day for €20 Sunday, Monday, Tuesday & €25 Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday, with a 20% discount for groups of 20 or more. Visit www.listowelraces.ie for more information and follow the hashtag #listowelraces on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for updates and to join the conversation!


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Press Release
Today, Listowel Race Company announced an action packed programme both on and off the course for their forthcoming 7 day Harvest Racing Festival from Sunday 18th to Saturday 24th of September. Celebrated as one of the longest established race meetings in Ireland - Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday are all National Hunt meetings and Tuesday & Thursday feature an all Flat race card. Off course, months of careful planning have gone into ensuring that this yearís festival will be the most exhilarating ever! There is something for everyone of all ages including six fashion competitions with dedicated days for Ladies, Men, Couples, Sustainable / Vintage, Blue Jeans and Fancy Dress; exceptional free childrenís entertainment on the Sunday; live music and some very special celebrity guests. PLUS the ëSave your Heels, Weíve got Wheelsí free double decker bus is back on Ladies Day! Visit www.listowelraces.ie for more information and to pre-book tickets and corporate entertainment. Follow the hashtag #listowelraces on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for exclusive updates and to join the conversation!
Orla Diffily, Upfront PR, will send you a full news release. Mobile : 086 8399115. Email: orla@upfrontgroup.eu

Sponsored: New Ticket Kiosk For Racing Festival Opens In Listowel Town Centre

September 1, 2022 at 2:57 pm Comments are Disabled

With the Listowel Harvest Festival now just weeks away, a designated Listowel Races ticket shop has opened on William Street in the town today (Thursday). Located next to McGuires pharmacy at the site of the old “Coco Kids” store, the shop be open from Thursday to Saturday between 12 to […]

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Frankie Dettori To Ride At Listowel Harvest Festival

Frankie Dettori To Ride At Listowel Harvest Festival

August 25, 2022 at 10:07 am Comments are Disabled

LEGENDARY jockey Frankie Dettori is confirmed to ride at Listowel on Tuesday, September 20. This will be day three of the famous Harvest Festival which features the Listed Edmond and Josie Whelan Memorial Listowel Stakes. This will be the first time the Italian jockey has ridden at the racecourse. Frankie’s […]

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Forever in Blue Jeans ! Models Timmy Dowd and Naoimh Whelton from Kerry pictured on Monday at a photo-call to launch the forthcoming 7 day Listowel Harvest Racing Festival from Sunday 18th to Saturday 24th of September. With the emphasis on serious racing and serious fun, there is something for everyone of all ages including new this year the “Forever in Blue Jeans” competition on Monday 19th of September. Celebrating one of fashion’s most iconic wardrobe essentials - Denim Blue Jeans, the competition is open to everyone, and is a great excuse to wear your favourite jeans and style them up or down as you wish!
Photo: Don MacMonagle

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Press Release
Today, Listowel Race Company announced an action packed programme both on and off the course for their forthcoming 7 day Harvest Racing Festival from Sunday 18th to Saturday 24th of September. Celebrated as one of the longest established race meetings in Ireland - Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday are all National Hunt meetings a

Packed Programme Of Events For Listowel Harvest Racing Festival

August 16, 2022 at 10:05 am Comments are Disabled

LISTOWEL Race Company yesterday announced an action packed programme both on and off the course for their forthcoming 7 day Harvest Racing Festival from Sunday, September 18th to Saturday, September 24. Celebrated as one of the longest established race meetings in Ireland – Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday are […]

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Ronan Flood, KIA Ireland, beside the KIA EV6 Electric car, David Wardell, Tourism Development Manager, Irish National Stud, holding 'former champion hurdler 'Hurricane Fly', Donal Lynch, McElligotts Tralee holding former champion chaser 'Beef or Salmon', and ladies day judges Fashion Designer Aoife McNamara / Aoife Ireland and Bairbre Power, fashion writer pictured at a photoshoot in The National Stud Kildare for the launch of the  McElligotts Tralee and Kia Ireland, Best Dressed Lady at the Listowel Harvest Racing Festival on Friday September 23rd where the winner will receive a trip for two in New York. The annual Listowel Harvest Racing Festival runs from Sunday 18th to Saturday 24th of September. 
For more information and to pre-book tickets and corporate packages visit www.listowelraces.ie or follow #listowelraces
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Press Release:
Would you like to win a Trip for Two to New York? Then put Friday 23rd of September into your diary and start planning your outfit now. Thanks to sponsors McElligotts Tralee and Kia Ireland - the winner of the Best Dressed Lady at the Listowel Harvest Racing Festival will be jetting off to the Big Apple and staying in the fabulous Fitzpatrick Hotel in Manhattan! 

This exciting news was revealed at the official launch of the 2022 McElligotts Kia Best Dressed Lady in the majestic surroundings of the National Stud & Gardens, Kildare. Attending the launch were this year’s judges - Bairbre Power, fashion writer; Aoife McNamara, fashion designer Aoife Ireland; Donal Lynch, McElligotts Tralee and Ronan Flood, Kia Ireland; along with household names from the world of racing - retired equine super stars Faugheen, Hurricane Fly and Beef or Salmon from the National Stud’s ‘Living Legend's’ team. 

This is the 8th year of McElligotts sponsorship of this prestigious fashion event and they are delighted to welcome on board Kia as official event co-sponsors. In addition to the winners prize of a Trip for Two to New York, there are also generous cash prizes of €1,000 for the Most Creative Headpiece and €500 for the Most Contemporary Outfit. The McElligotts Kia Ladies Day is one of the many highlights at this year’s 7 day Listowel Harvest Racing Festival which runs from Sunday 18th to Saturday 24th of September. For more information and to pre-book tickets and corporate packages visit www.listowelraces.ie or follow #listowelraces

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Win A Trip To New York At Listowel Races Ladies Day

August 2, 2022 at 10:55 am Comments are Disabled

A TRIP for Two to New York is the grand prize on offer for the winner of Best Dressed Lady at the Listowel Races Ladies Day next month. Friday, September 23 with see thousands descend on Listowel for the annual festival and thanks to sponsors McElligotts Tralee and Kia Ireland, […]

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Diane Jeffers, Nollaig McCarthy and Laura Horgan at Listowel Races Ladies Day on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: All The Style From Ladies Day At Listowel Races

June 6, 2022 at 2:48 pm Comments are Disabled

AS usual, there were some very stylish punters at the racecourse for Ladies Day at the June meeting of Listowel Races. As we reported yesterday, Grace Flynn from Pallaskenry in Limerick caught the eye of fashion judge Emily O’Donoghue to win Best Dressed Lady, but Grace had some serious competition. First […]

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Ladies Day To Bring Out The Style At Listowel Races This Sunday

Ladies Day To Bring Out The Style At Listowel Races This Sunday

June 3, 2022 at 9:34 am Comments are Disabled

LISTOWEL Race Company is ready to host its first full public meeting in two years this Bank Holiday weekend from Saturday, June 4 to Monday, June 6. One of the highlights will be Ladies Day on the Sunday which will be judged by fashion blogger, Emily O’Donoghue, @fashionablyfortyish with a […]

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Ladies Day Returns For Listowel Races On June Bank Holiday Weekend Meeting

Ladies Day Returns For Listowel Races On June Bank Holiday Weekend Meeting

May 6, 2022 at 12:29 pm Comments are Disabled

LISTOWEL Race Company prepares to host their first full public meeting in two years this June Bank Holiday weekend from Saturday, June 4 to Monday, June 6. One of the highlights will be Ladies Day on the Sunday which will be judged by fashion blogger, Emily O’Donoghue, @fashionablyfortyish with a […]

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