Donegal's Aoibheann McMonagle a ‘Friday’s Most Stylish’ finalist at Galway Races

Donegal lady Aoibheann McMonagle was chosen as one of five Finalists in this year’s ‘Friday’s Most Stylish’ sponsored by Athlone Towncentre at the Galway Races.

Aoibheann, who is originally from Killult, Falcarragh, is a primary school teacher in Swords, Co Dublin, wore a cream ruffle midi-length dress made from recycled polyester which she bought from & Other Stories.

She complemented her dress with pieces sourced from two Dublin-based Designers. Her black leather gloves were designed by Paula Rowan while her black bow headpiece was created by Ashleigh Myles and her shoes from Christian Louboutin.

Her full look ensured she stood out from the tens of thousands who attended the Friday Race Meet in Ballybrit.
Last year, Aoibheann was among the finalists at the Best Dressed Lady event at the Galway Races. She has gone to several big race meetings with a Ladies Day over the years, as well as at the Dublin Horse Show.

Jordan Cooney from Navan, Co Meath was announced as the winner of Athlone Towncentre ‘Friday’s Most Stylish’. Wearing an ASOS Design red and pink trouser suit Sarah elevated her look with shoes from Boohoo and a handbag from Kildare Village.
Jordan took home the biggest Prize Fund on offer for the competition yet, which is worth in excess of €3,500.

She has won a €2,000 Athlone Towncentre Gift Card, a luxury two-night break in the four-star Sheraton Athlone Hotel in a Deluxe Tower Room with dinner and spa treatments and a €500 gift card for a piece of her choice from Fields The Jeweller, who are one of the many retailers located in Athlone Towncentre.

‘Friday’s Most Stylish’ has proven to be one of the biggest gatherings of race-going fashion lovers to date on the Friday of the Festival.

Celebrity judges Arthur Gourounlian, TV Broadcaster and Creative Director and Marietta Doran, Fashion Stylist and Racing Style Presenter were joined by Shirley Delahunt, Manager of Athlone Towncentre. With the competition in its 11th year, the spotlight has been on fashion-forward style mirrored by the contemporary retailers resident in Athlone Towncentre.

“The Friday of our seven-day Festival has grown from strength to strength,” said Michael Maloney, General Manager of Galway Racecourse. “Style competitions at Galway Racecourse such as ‘Friday’s Most Stylish’ sponsored by Athlone Towncentre add to the excitement and enjoyment of the day.”