Tara O’Carroll from Causeway, who won the title of Most Sustainably Attired Racegoer.LISTOWEL’S fantastic Harvest Festival meeting came to a close with Sustainable Style Saturday continuing the fabulous fashion competitions during the week.
The event once again showcased the creativity of Listowel racegoers while shining a spotlight on sustainable and circular fashion.
Organised for the 15th consecutive year by Listowel Tidy Towns, in association with An Taisce and supported by the businesses of Listowel and Listowel Race Company, the event attracted thousands of stylish racegoers who embraced vintage, pre-loved and sustainable fashion.
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Judged by top model Paula Price and Elaine Doyle of An Taisce, the coveted title of Most Sustainably Attired Racegoer went to Tara O’Carroll from Causeway, who won €500 sponsored by Listowel Race Company.
Mary Thornton.The Best Vintage/Pre-Loved Attired Racegoer award went to Mary Thornton from Listowel, who won €300 sponsored by Higgins Waste & Recycling Ltd.
The Most Sustainable Attired Under-16 Racegoer Bonnie Sanderson also received a €200 cash prize, sponsored by John McGuire Pharmacy, while all remaining finalists received fabulous goody bags sponsored by businesses throughout Listowel.
.New sponsor Higgins Waste & Recycling added an extra element of fun to the day, with racegoers invited to guess the weight of a bundle of cardboard for the chance to win €200.
Listowel was the first town and racecourse in Ireland to host a sustainable fashion event on a racecourse, an initiative that continues to champion waste minimisation, sustainable fashion and the circular economy.
