Friday’s Most Stylish

Entering its thirteenth year, Athlone Towncentre continues to lead the Friday’s Most Stylish competition. This year’s prizes are better than ever, with celebrity judges looking for standout style with an emphasis on sustainability from attendees. Friday’s Most Stylish is set to be one of the largest gatherings of fashion-forward racegoers on the fifth day of the festival.

Shirley Delahunt, General Manager of Athlone Towncentre, has been a part of the judging panel for the past thirteen years. The selected judges are experts in style, with backgrounds in international fashion styling, race events, and fashion retailing.

The Athlone Towncentre Marquee is situated behind the Grandstand, at the heart of the Galway Races enclosure.

4pm – Judging commences

6.10pm – Finalists announced

6.20pm – Winner is revealed!

2025 Friday’s Most Stylish Competition 

Stay tuned as we announce our 2025 Guest Judge and Prize!

2024 Prize

· €2000 Athlone Towncentre Gift Card

· Luxury two night break in the four star Sheraton Athlone Hotel in a Deluxe Tower Room with dinner and spa treatments

· An exquisite white gold diamond pendant courtesy of Fields Jewellers – one of the many retailers located in Athlone Towncentre.

· Athlone Towncentre features a wide range of popular fashion brands like Zara, River Island, and H&M, alongside unique boutique stores. It’s the perfect shopping destination, offering top brands and a variety of dining options all in one place, catering to every taste.