The Galway Races Unveil the Exciting New “Beauty Paddock” for 2025 Festival

The Galway Races, Ireland’s most stylish and iconic Summer Racing Festival, are thrilled to announce the launch of the Beauty Paddock, an exciting new feature set to debut at this year’s festival, running from Monday 28th July to Sunday 3rd August 2025.

With over 130,000 attendees expected across seven thrilling days of racing, fashion, and entertainment, the Galway Races continues to set the standard as Ireland’s must-attend summer event. From the showstopping Ladies Day to the coveted Friday’s Most Stylish competition, the festival offers the perfect fusion of glamour, sport, and social celebration.

This year, we’re delighted to introduce the Beauty Paddock – a dedicated beauty zone designed to elevate the guest experience. This exciting activation will be a Makeup Refresh Stand, featuring 10 makeup stations, where guests can freshen up their look, touch up their hair, and stay camera-ready throughout the day. It also serves as a glamorous pit stop for attendees looking to look and feel their best while enjoying the festivities at Ballybrit.

In another exciting collaboration, we are proud to welcome Vision Ireland to the Galway Races. Vision Ireland, the national sight loss agency, will host a sustainable fashion pop-up throughout the week, offering attendees the chance to shop second-hand designer goods while supporting a meaningful cause. Vision Ireland’s mission is to transform the lives of people who are blind or vision impaired, working nationwide with both children and adults to support independent and confident living.

“We are delighted to bring a Makeup Refresh Stand to the Enclosure,” said Olivia Lynch Ward, Commercial Marketing Manager of the Galway Races. “It will be located just beside the Ladies Day marquee and is the perfect spot for all attendees to fix their hair and makeup throughout the day. We are thrilled to have Vision Ireland on board to bring in a charitable element. Sustainability in fashion is something we should all be more aware of and Vision Ireland provide an incredible service, blending high-end fashion and charity in a meaningful and stylish way.”

Commenting on the pop-up Ciara Coleman, Head of Business Development & Growth for Vision Ireland said:

“Vision Ireland is proud to take part in this year’s Galway Races with a specially curated pop-up experience as part of The Beauty Paddock. We’ll be showcasing a unique selection of pre-loved fashion, featuring a blend of designer labels, premium donated pieces, and standout vintage finds. All items have been carefully chosen from our studio to bring a sustainable and stylish offering to racegoers. At Vision Ireland, we believe fashion can be both circular and beautiful, proving that choosing sustainability never means compromising on style.”

Don’t miss the chance to experience the best of beauty, fashion, and racing at the 2025 Galway Races Summer Festival.

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