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.Tasha O’Connor, Deirdre Kissane, Catherine O’Connor and Jordana Lambadarios at Ladies Day at Listowel Races on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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, for the fun, the style and great racing on the penultimate day of the festival.
As we told you earlier, Gemma McDonagh from Galway was the winner of the fantastic first prize of a trip for two to New York, staying in the iconic Fitzpatrick Hotel in Manhattan with €1,000 spending money after she was named Best Dressed Lady.
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There are also generous cash prizes of €1,000 for the Most Creative Headpiece won by Breda Butler from Tipperary and Norella Molyneaux from Listowel took home €500 for the Most Contemporary Outfit.
Of course the judges had their work cut out for them as they fashion on display was amazing on the day as you can see below. Scroll down for photos (we’ll have many more on Saturday)…
Chloe Galvin, Maria O’Neill and Cora Galvin from Listowel at Ladies Day at Listowel Races on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Francesca Eaves, Diana Hilliard, Eilish Stack and Breda Kelly at Ladies Day at Listowel Races on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Nhung and Padraig McNamara, Ballybunion, at Ladies Day at Listowel Races on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanJess Lawlor Walsh, Sean Fuller and Karen O’Connor, Tralee, at Ladies Day at Listowel Races on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Sharon Hartnett and Imelda Murphy, Listowel, at Ladies Day at Listowel Races on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanLaura Hanlon, Brid Hanlon and Gretta McCarthy at Ladies Day at Listowel Races on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Susan Crean and Gráinne Novak, Tralee, at Ladies Day at Listowel Races on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanDenise O’Connor, Brosna, at Ladies Day at Listowel Races on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Sharon Heffernan and Anthony McCarthy at Ladies Day at Listowel Races on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanMary O’Sullivan and Angela Shire at Ladies Day at Listowel Races on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Sharon Wilmott, Kim Wilmott, Sharon O’Keeffe, Eileen Byrnes and Josephine Murphy at Ladies Day at Listowel Races on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanNollaig McCarthy and Laura Horgan at Ladies Day at Listowel Races on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Noreen O’Sullivan,Antoinette Dolan and Elaine Earls at Ladies Day at Listowel Races on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanMary Moynihan and Mary Canavan at Ladies Day at Listowel Races on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Aisling, Leanne and Amy Cronin, Killarney, at Ladies Day at Listowel Races on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanSinead Lynch, Claire Kinsella, Sinead Jervis and Sarah O’Connor at Ladies Day at Listowel Races on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Ashleigh and Avril Collins, Limerick, at Ladies Day at Listowel Races on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanBernie Stackpoole and Norella Molyneaux at Ladies Day at Listowel Races on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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.Gemma McDonagh from Headford in Galway after she was announced Best Dressed Lady at McElligotts Kia Ladies Day at Listowel Races on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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 fashion designer — enough to win her a trip for two to New York.
She’ll stay at Fitzpatrick’s Hotel in Manhattan and will receive €1,000 spending money during what will be a memorable break. Gemma from Headford in Galway will also have lunch with renowned Kerry fashion designer Don O’Neill on her trip away.
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Breda Butler from Tipperary won a prize of €1,000 for the Most Creative Headpiece. She purchased the headpiece from Caithriona King Millinery in Galway.
There was one Kerry winner in the fashion stakes though. Norella Molyneaux from Listowel won €500 for Most Contemporary Outfit.
There were 10 finalists who took to the stage in the brilliant sunshine on Friday afternoon with a large crowd on onlookers gathered.
The finalists were Faith Amond, Carlow; Anne Marie Corbett, Mitchelstown; Mary Stapleton Foley, Killorglin; Breda Butler, Tipperary; Norella Molyneaux, Moyvane; Laura Hanlon, Roscommon; Mary O’Halloran, Dublin; Carol Stanley, Limerick; Catherine O’Connor, Newcastlewest/Newry and Gemma McDonagh, Galway.
Ladies Day was another massive success with tens of thousands visiting on the penultimate day of the festival. Scroll down for photos (we’ll have much more later and on Saturday)…
Judges Aoife McNamara (left) and Bairbre Power (right) with the winners of prizes at McElligotts Kia Ladies Day on Friday, Norella Molyneaux (Most Contemporary), Gemma McDonagh (Best Dressed) and Breda Butler (Most Creative Headpiece). Photo by Dermot Crean.Winner of Most Contemporary Outfit Norella Molyneaux from Listowel with Declan O’Hara from McElligotts and guest David Moran at McElligotts Kia Ladies Day at Listowel Races on Friday . Photo by Dermot CreanGemma McDonagh from Headford in Galway, winner of Best Dressed Lady at McElligotts Kia Ladies Day in Listowel with Declan O’Hara of McElligotts Tralee, Kerry Rose Édaein O’Connell, judge Aoife McNamara and David Moran. Photo by Dermot Crean.The ten finalists at McElligotts Kia Ladies Day at Listowel Races on Friday with special guests David Moran and Kerry Rose Édaein O’Connell and Pat McElligott and Declan O’Hara from McElligotts Tralee. Photo by Dermot CreanBreda Butler, Faith Amond and Mary Stapleton Foley, finalists at McElligotts Kia Ladies Day at Listowel Races on Friday . Photo by Dermot Crean.Mary O’Halloran, Catherine O’Connor and Gemma McDonagh, finalists at McElligotts Kia Ladies Day at Listowel Races on Friday . Photo by Dermot CreanLaura Hanlon, Norella Molyneaux and Fiona Stanley, finalists at McElligotts Kia Ladies Day at Listowel Races on Friday . Photo by Dermot Crean.Finalist Anne Marie Corbett is interviewed by Aoife McNamara at McElligotts Kia Ladies Day at Listowel Races on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanKerry Rose Édaein O’Connell at McElligotts Kia Ladies Day at Listowel Races on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.The crowd watching the results of Ladies Day. Photo by Dermot Crean.
COMMUNITY workers in Kerry were on the picket line in Tralee today, on strike for better pay.
Trade union SIPTU is calling for a pay increase and more protection for the services they provide. The workers provide vital services, caring for the vulnerable and have been on the same rate of pay since 2008.
Fórsa members were striking outside Enable Ireland Adult Training Centre in Edward Street, Tralee today from 9am to 5pm.
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SIPTU say most of the workers received pay rises linked to public service agreements until 2008. Since then, the organisations for which they work, which are reliant on government funding, have not received increases to their grants which allow them to maintain this link.
They are calling on the Government to engage with the workers’ unions and discuss how to return to a system of linking the workers’ pay to movements within public service pay.
Coláiste Íde, the all-Irish 7 day boarding school for girls situated in the Dingle Peninsula, is holding an Open Day on Saturday, October 8 from 10am to 4pm.
Renowned for its high standard of post-primary education, dedicated teachers and staff along with daily supervised study ensure consistently high academic results.
Coláiste Íde has a strong focus on personal development.
Students reach their potential in an environment that fosters self-confidence, independence and self-esteem and leave Coláiste Íde confident, capable, well-educated and well prepared to enter third level education and take their place in society.
Students at Coláiste Íde.
Coláiste Íde is now enrolling for the school year 2023/2024 and future years. Transition Year Students who wish to spend a year improving their grasp of the Irish language prior to embarking on the Leaving Certificate are also welcome in Coláiste Íde.
Students enjoying extra-curricular activities.
Our 5th years transition program offers students an opportunity to sample the Leaving Certificate course through Irish while availing of an after-school transition year program which includes Media, Chinese, Driving and road safety, President’s Gaisce award, Law course, HACCP and First Aid.
Other recreational activities are also available to all students. Further information on www.colaisteide.com or contact us on 0669151211 or info@colaisteide.com
Culture Night is upon us once again and no matter what area of the arts you’re into, you’ll find something to enjoy tonight. And it’s all FREE. Here’s the full line-up of events, both indoor and outdoor in town tonight…
• Collis Sandes House
Take a guided walk/tour through the history of Collis Sandes House with musical accompaniment from string students of Sempre Music Academy.
Pierce O’Brien will walk you through the history of the house and the lives of those who have lived there. It takes place from 7pm to 7.45pm.
• Kerry County Museum
Enjoy a stroll through the Museum and discover engaging exhibitions and interactive displays. These include ‘Gowns of Glory’, a special exhibition showcasing the Rose of Tralee winner’s dresses.
On the Museum’s Medieval Experience, meet colourful characters from the past and find out what life was like 600 years ago.
Meanwhile, ‘Inclusion’ is a temporary exhibition exploring home and homelessness by children and young people from County Kerry, the exhibition was facilitated by Novas, the homeless charity and artist Jeannine Storan.
‘Inclusion’ begins at 5pm and the Museum attractions are free from 6pm to 10pm
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• Siamsa Tíre
Curator Máirtín Ó Cathasaigh is hosting two open trad sessions, at which young people will be invited to sing and play together, sharing their skills and learning from each other.
September’s Trad Connections concert will feature pianist Deirdre Millane, flute and concertina player Róisín Comer and Danny Collins on piano accordion, bodhrán, banjo, and fiddle.
They take place from 7.30pm to 9pm and 9pm to 12 midnight. Call Siamsa for more.
The Irish National Opera will also be in residence for a special studio recital, at which performers will sing a selection of arias and other operatic excerpts from across the canon in an intimate studio setting from 6.30pm to 7.15pm.
There will also be a free screening of 20 Shots of Opera, a film which features 20 short operas performed by Irish National Opera’s biggest talents from 4pm.
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• Mercy Mounthawk
CÉILÍ Afro Dabke Ukraine is an explosion of multi-cultural dance and music from Catherine Young Dance.
The evening will kick off with an excerpt of Young’s recent work ‘A Call to You’ – inspired by Ukrainian folk dance, featuring a cast of outstanding international performers & live music, which premiered at the Dublin Dance Festival in May.
The floor will then open up for everyone to join in and dance! Learn Ukrainian folk dance, African dance and traditional Irish céilí dances.
Suitable for all ages, it starts at 7 pm and ends at 9.15 pm.
• The Greyhound Bar
‘Paradise Cabaret’ is a whirlwind journey into a comically absurd, skilfully slick and ridiculously entertaining Cabaret with comedy, dance and music, strictly for over 18 audiences, taking place from 8pm to 12 midnight.
Paradise Cabaret is built on a community of artists, performers, designers, creatives, all with the same thrill seeking mission and fabulous commitment to performance, vibe and fun-fuelled debauchery.
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• The Square
Kerry International Film Festival presents a programme of short films in an outdoor film screening in the The Square.
The event will be a celebration of Irish culture and the line-up will include films in both English and Irish along with films from Kerry filmmakers. It takes place between 8pm and 11pm.
• Island of Geese
At the new amphitheatre at the Island of Geese, people can enjoy ‘Firestorm’. Three of Ireland’s most skilled fire performers present a show that has something for everyone.
This spectacularly entertaining fire show has been enjoyed by families around the world from Ireland to Taiwan. The three performers will be joined by artist and performer Hannes Jung on his spectacular creation, the Firedragon.
Set to a scintillating soundtrack this show will wow all before it. The family friendly event takes place from 8.15pm to 9pm.
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• Parklands/Ivy Terrace
Awaken Mabon Awaken Youth – Cónocht an Fhómhair / Autumn Equinox takes place from 9pm to 12 midnight and everyone can just turn up to enjoy the free entertainment.
Presented by Shannon Star Entertainment, this is a free cultural celebration concert of the Autumn Equinox with Druids, DJs, fire and music from artists and bands in Kerry featuring the Dingle Druid, Oracle, The Rising and Aftershock and culminating in the Awaken Mabon Fire Spectacle.
This is an alcohol-free event. For more on Culture Night events in Tralee and around the county, check out the website by clicking here.
• Collis Sandes House
• Kerry County Museum
• Siamsa Tíre
• Mercy Mounthawk
• The Greyhound Bar
• The Square
