KILDARE: "Classic elegance" helps racegoer win top style award on Juddmonte Irish Oaks Day

By Kildarenow Reporter
Published 24th Jul 2023, 10:33 GMT
Gillian Kelliher with Brian Dowling and his husband Arthur Gourounlianplaceholder image
Gillian Kelliher with Brian Dowling and his husband Arthur Gourounlian

The rain didn’t deter the style at The Curragh Racecourse in County Kildare on Saturday as racegoers embraced the idea of ‘Classic Elegance with a hint of blue’ for the Barberstown Castle Sapphire Style Awards on Juddmonte Irish Oaks Day.

The competition saw celebrity style judges, Brian Dowling and his husband Arthur Gourounlian along with Barberstown Castle’s CEO, Amanda Torrens and Katie Robinson, seeking out the most stylish lady.  placeholder image
The competition saw celebrity style judges, Brian Dowling and his husband Arthur Gourounlian along with Barberstown Castle’s CEO, Amanda Torrens and Katie Robinson, seeking out the most stylish lady.  
Gillian Kelliher from Milltown in Co Dublin was handpicked from the crowd as the day’s Most Stylish Lady for her stunning race day ensemble featuring a hand made dress from material which she picked from a wool shop in Dublin.  The outfit which was complete with her hat from Mark Milinery in Co. Cork, made with the same wool and velvet material and her shoes were from New Look.placeholder image
Gillian Kelliher from Milltown in Co Dublin was handpicked from the crowd as the day’s Most Stylish Lady for her stunning race day ensemble featuring a hand made dress from material which she picked from a wool shop in Dublin.  The outfit which was complete with her hat from Mark Milinery in Co. Cork, made with the same wool and velvet material and her shoes were from New Look.

As well as her Most Stylish title, Gillian was thrilled to win the €5,000 cash prize along with a two-night stay at Barberstown Castle with dinner and a helicopter trip to The Curragh racecourse for a VIP Day at the races.

Speaking of the Prize , Gillian commented: “I am so surprised and delighted. The fashion is absolutely fantastic here today, so I feel privileged to be picked”

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