Widely renowned as ‘Ladies Day’ at the Galway Races, Thursday traditionally combines the very best in horse racing and stunning fashion. The first of eight jump races takes place at 4.35pm and the last race at 8.15pm. Thursday features the much sought after Galway Hurdle Handicap race with an impressive prize fund of €250,000 on offer. One of the biggest days in the Irish Racing calendar, this event is also an unmissable day out for fashion lovers.
Regarded as Ireland’s largest horse racing festival, tune into all the action on the day with RTE, Racing TV and on radio with Galway Bay FM.
This July, stay in touch with all that’s happening at the Galway Races by tuning in daily to their social media channels via Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. The team in Galway have lots of interviews, fun and entertainment planned to keep their fans engaged in the build up to and during the races, including:
Follow us for all the latest updates LIVE as they happen on our social media channels using the hashtags #GalwayRaces #GiddyforGalway
Racecard:
“The secret of great style is to feel good in what you wear.”
Quote Inés de la Fressange
We are delighted to have the generous support of Guinness for day four of our Summer Festival who have generously sponsored all races on the card.
*Must be aged 18 or over.
** Must be aged 18 or over & hold a valid Student I.D.
***Must be accompanied by Parent or Guardian for admission and for the duration of the raceday.
Things aren’t quite back to normal yet but that doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate safely and in style. This year’s event, on Thursday, July 29th, will be a fully interactive and virtual experience for anybody who wants to take part – and for the lucky few who will be in attendance on the day.
Whether you’re at home wearing the gorgeous outfit you wished you had been able to wear to the races, or you’ve managed to secure yourself a spot at the track on July 29, you could be in with a chance of being crowned Her Best Dressed this year.
Her is delighted to welcome model and blogger Louise O’Reilly, also known as @StyleMeCurvy, as a judge for this year’s event. Louise’s prestige in the fashion world and her penchant for glamour will no doubt make this year’s competition well worth getting involved in.
Louise O’Reilly, model and blogger at @StyleMeCurvy, says: “I’m looking forward to seeing what outfits people put together, be it whether they’re upcycling something from the wardrobe they have, or getting something new. I’m also a huge hat lover, I’m a big fan of Irish designers and Irish milliners.
Louise adds that when judging this year’s entries, she will be paying particular attention to colour. She says:
“I like to see things flow, and people share their own individual sense of style. It could just be colour blocking interesting colours, I love pops of colour. I’ll also be looking out for classic styles, really nice tailoring, and seeing how they balance their outfit. Colour, for me, is always key.”
To enter the Her Best Dressed competition, simply post a photo to Instagram along with a screenshot of a charity donation of your choice (minimum of €5 per entry). Use the hashtags #HerBestDressed and #IMadeMyDonation, tag the charity of your choice, and include @galway_races and @herdotie.
Once the competition opens for entries on the day, judge Louise will scroll through the photos and deliberate until the entries closes later that day. All finalists and overall winners must be available for interview with Her. To keep up to date on Her Virtual Ladies’ Day Best Dressed Competition, see www.her.ie/bestdressed
PRIZE
Best Dressed Lady
A luxurious stay for two people in Fota Island Cork. The prize includes:
Best Hat Winner
A relaxing stay for two people in stunning Wine Port Lodge Athlone. Enjoy:
Prices start from €10 per seat per day. Pre-booking essential due to high demand.
Reserved Seating with exclusive access to the private Corrib Bar with panoramic views of the finish line…(A ‘Top Tip’ from the staff at Galway Races!).
