On your marks...

It is time to start outfit planning and dress shopping, as the Galway races are quickly approaching and the prizes this year are better than ever before.

On Thursday August 2, the glitz, the glamour and the eccentric headpieces will be out in force at Ballybrit Racecourse for the biggest day in the Irish racing calendar, Ladies Day of the Galway Races Summer Festival.

And if you are thinking of entering... do it, as ‘the g Hotel Best Dressed’ event has quite the phenomenal prize for the best dress this year.

So what exactly will you win?

WELL... the lucky winner will receive an exquisite €6,000 diamond and pearl pendant from Galway jewellers, Cobwebs, a €2,000 cash prize and a trip for two to Paris, which includes flights & accommodation.

And to start the celebrations in style, the winner will also get a luxurious stay in the STUNNING Penthouse at the g Hotel & Spa. Gorge.

Michael Moloney, General Manager of Galway Racecourse commented saying:

“It’s great to have Galway native and successful business woman Chanelle McCoy on board to judge the g Hotel & Spa Best Dressed competitions at our Festival this Summer. Chanelle is a regular race goer here and a fantastic supporter of the Galway Races. We look forward to working with the team at the g Hotel & Spa and each of the Best Dressed judges to deliver another fantastic Ladies Day this year.”

Details on how to enter have not yet been released however, we shall keep you up to date once we know all!

The excitement.