Now is the time to go racing. Wherever you are this summer, you’re never far from the thrill of a race meeting. Why not come and experience one of the country’s great passions and have a day you’ll always remember?

So, whether it’s the hustle and bustle of Galway, the more relaxed atmosphere you’ll find at Bellewstown, the sensational scenery at Killarney or the thoroughbred blue bloods competing for the Classics at The Curragh, the summer season of racing has it all.

 

KEY LADIES DAY DATES

 

KILBEGGAN RACECOURSE, CO WESTMEATH
Friday 19 July

Dundrum Town Centre & Wineport Lodge sponsors the Best Dressed Lady with a prize fund in excess of €2,000.

Judge:  Marietta Doran

 

THE CURRAGH RACECOURSE, CO KILDARE
Saturday 20 July

The Bollinger Rose Ultimate Ladies Day with the winners of the top 20 ladies days at racecourse from all over Ireland competing for the Ultimate Ladies Day title.

On the day there will also be a competition for the Best Dressed Lady. The lucky winner will receive a €3000 voucher from Michael Murphy Home Furnishing and will be the first to qualify for the 2014 Ultimate Ladies competition.

Judge:  Bairbre Power and Colette Fitzpatrick

 

TIPPERARY RACECOURSE, CO TIPPERARY
Sunday 21 July

€1,000 package from Ballykisteen Hotel & Golf Resort of which €500 is cash! A full Ladies Day outfit and styling session from First Editions and VIP trip to Connolly's RED MILLS Irish Champion Stakes Leopardstown Racecourse.

Judge: Brendan Courtney

 

WEXFORD RACECOURSE, CO WEXFORD
Saturday 27 July

First prize is a spending spree of €1,500 for LITTLEWOODS IRELAND online and 9 runner-up prizes of €100

Judge: Síle Seoige

 

 

GALWAY FESTIVAL, CO GALWAY
Thursday 1 August

Anthony Ryan's Best Dressed Lady will walk away with a one carat diamond solitaire pendant valued at €8,500, a shopping spree worth €1,500 in Anthony Ryan's, Galway and €1,000 cash.  She will also receive a Lancome Presentation Gift Hamper worth over €500 and a corporate hospitality package for Galway Races October Bank Holiday Racing Festival to include dinner and champagne reception. 

The prize for the winner of the Best Hat is a €1,500 shopping spree at Anthony Ryan's Galway. 

The winner of the Wear Irish Award will receive a €500 shopping voucher for Anthony Ryan's Galway.  All finalists at the Anthony Ryan's Best Dressed marquee will be presented with the special collection of Lancóme cosmetics compliments of University Pharmacy, Galway.

Judge: Kathryn Thomas and Bairbre Power

 

SLIGO RACECOURSE, CO SLIGO
Thursday 8 August 

First prize is a spending spree of €1,500 for LITTLEWOODS IRELAND online and 9 runner-up prizes of €100

Judge: Pippa O’Connor

 

KILBEGGAN RACECOURSE, CO WESTMEATH
Saturday 10 August

First prize is a spending spree of €1,500 for LITTLEWOODS IRELAND online and 9 runner-up prizes of €100

Judge: Amanda Brunker

 

TRAMORE RACECOURSE, CO WATERFORD
Saturday 17 August 

First prize is a spending spree of €1,500 for LITTLEWOODS IRELAND online and 9 runner-up prizes of €100

Judge: Sinéad Desmond

 

BELLEWSTOWN RACECOURSE, CO MEATH
Thursday 22 August 

Prize fund in excess of €2,000

 

DOWNPATRICK RACECOURSE, CO DOWN
Monday 26 August (NI) (BH)

Judge: Pamela Ballantine and Miss Northern Ireland 2013.

 

KILLARNEY RACECOURSE, CO KERRY
Saturday 31 August

First prize is a spending spree of €1,500 for LITTLEWOODS IRELAND online and 9 runner-up prizes of €100

Judge: Cathy O’Connor

 

LEOPARDSTOWN RACECOURSE, CO DUBLIN
Saturday 7 September

Theme: The Most Stylish Lady – A touch of red

The Ritz Carlton Powerscourt Experience: 2 nights stay for 2 people, in one of their luxurious Mountain View Suites, combined with a lavish Capsule Day Spa Package & Dinner for 2 in the Gordon Ramsay

Judge: Marietta Doran

 

THE CURRAGH RACECOURSE, CO KILDARE
Sunday 15 September

Gain Irish St Leger Day Trip for two to The World Equestrian Games in Normandy, France incl. flights & accommodation courtesy of Gain and Alltech

 

LISTOWEL HARVEST FESTIVAL, LISTOWEL, CO KERRY
Friday 20 September

A prize fund of €9000 from Chic Boutique, Listowel.

Judge: Celia Holman-Lee and Dáithí Ó Sé