Winners of the g Hotel & Spa Best Dressed at the Galway Races

What a day we had the 2016 Galway Races Ladies Day. There was so much amazing style and magnificent millinery, it was a tough decision for our judges to select their finalists. They strolled the enclosure at Ballybrit from 11am to 1pm and selected 20 finalists for the g Hotel & Spa Best Dressed, all of whom were invited back to the #gHotelBestDressed marquee for bubbles and bites.

In the meantime, our g Hotel & Spa team were roaming the enclosure with our photo props and plenty of gorgeously dressed and fun loving racegoers got into the spirit of the day with lots of photos appearing on social media channels with the official hashtag of #gHotelBestDressed. Marietta Doran was also busy on the pop up runway interviewing finely dressed attendees of all ages including the legendary Kitty who was celebrating her 90th birthday and has been at every Galway Races since she was a wee girl. At 2.30pm, the crowds gathered at the #gHotelBestDressed Marquee for the announcement of the winners.

the g Hotel Best Dressed Lady Winner was the lovely Lisa McGowan, an insurance broker from Tullamore in County Offaly and owner of Lisa's Lust fashion blog. Lisa was wearing a hat by Northern Ireland designer, Marie Claire Millinery, a stunning 'Strawberry & Lime' dress which is from her own soon to be launched collection, a handbag from Glitz, jewellery from Dessert Diamonds Ireland and shoes from Dunnes Stores.

the g Hotel & Spa Best Hat went to worthy winner Ciara Murphy from Dunboyne in County Meath, a Garda in STore Street in Dublin. Ciara’s hat was by Fiona Rafter Millinery in Dunshaughlin and is described as a bronze feathered piece with arrows and rose buds inspired by Game of Thrones.

Our judging panel included Triona Barrett General Manager of the g Hotel & Spa, Louise Duffy Today FM radio broadcaster, Mandy Maher from Catwalk Models, Melanie Morris from Image Publications and Bairbre Power Fashion Editor with the Irish Independent. We would like to thank all those that supported Ladies Day at the Galway Races 2016. It was our first year as sponsors of the Best Dressed competitions and we look forward to next year. 

Throughout the Galway Races, you will be assured of stunning style, gorgeous cocktails, delicious food and music every night of the week at the g Hotel & Spa. From chart topping favourites to smooth Jazz, our entertainment line up at the g Hotel will have you on the dance floor well into the early hours. A full section of delicious pre and post racing drinks and food options are available for race week. To make an enquiry for 2017 please contact the team in the g Hotel & Spa on stay@theg.ie or 091 865200.

the g Hotel & Spa sponsor Best Dressed Lady at the 2016 Galway Races

Ladies Day at the Galway Races Summer Festival takes place on Thursday 28th July and we are inviting you to ‘Strike a Pose’ as part of our new sponsorship of the Best Dressed Lady Competition - an institution of the Irish Summer Social Calendar.

Designed by Philip Treacy, our  partnership with the Galway Races is a fashionista match made in heaven. Start planning your outfit, book your tickets, secure your hotel and join us for the most stylish Galway Races Ladies Day yet! Prize value of €10,000 for the worthy winner of the #gHotelBestDressed Lady and €2,000 prize for the Best Hat winner. This is all in addition to the week long program of events held at the g Hotel during the Galway Races. From live music each night to Bubbly Tipster Brunch, the annual g Best Hat event with coveted Philip Treacy prize, Most Stylish Man with €1,000 Strellson suit from Hanleys Menswear and the Fabulous Friday line up which includes dance floor masters Spring Break 80's!

Ladies Day at the Galway Races is the hottest day in Irish racing with the ‘Galway Guinness Hurdle Handicap’ acknowledged as the richest National Hunt race in Ireland awarding a show stopping prize fund of €300,000. As thousands turn out to see this coveted prize contested on the field, the designer creations and millinery masterpieces are on centre stage in the enclosure. Ladies Day at the Galway Races is a national institution, a highlight of the social and fashion calendar. Elegantly dressed ladies with fabulous hats and head pieces are accompanied by friends and family in tailored suits or casual smarts. A kaleidoscope of colour and style throngs the enclosure at Ballybrit as the gorgeous ladies vie for the title of g Hotel& Spa Best Dressed Lady.

The eagerly anticipated competition will be one of the highlights of the Guinness Galway Hurdle Day taking place on Thursday 28th July 2016. CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS FOR LADIES DAY

For more information or to book your Galway Races Accommodation Packages CLICK HERE or call our g team on 091 865200.

Glamour at the g

Since 2007, The g Hotel has hosted
fashion events to celebrate milestone events and more recently to raise funds for worthy charities. Aptly named Glamour at the g, the 2014 edition took place on Thursday 12th June and proceeds were donated to Console, COPE Galway and Irish Autism Action.

The evening was a huge success and saw a stunning array of fashion, style, youth and maturity descend on The g. Today FM's Louise Duffy guided guests through the impressive list of Irish designers and Catwalk Modelling Agency produced a show worthy of London Fashion Week! 

The world of fashion is a kaleidoscope of colours and creativity. Perhaps it is the ever changing seasons in Ireland that helped to create so many talented designers such as Joanne Hynes, Sonya Lennon and Brendan Courtney? Could the soft beginnings of Spring have inspired Laura J Halton or the riotous brightness of Summer for Helen Steele?
The richness of Autumn in Ireland certainly contributed to Niamh O'Neill's collection and the glint of winter sun on metal have captured a fan in Emma Manley.

Ireland has fired the imaginations of designers for centuries and a new wealth of milliners have also come forth since Philip Treacy first reached the heights of fame in 1991. Also renowned as design director of The g, Philip's success has encouraged many Irish designers to stride forth into the style arena so that they too might have the opportunity to count the British Royal Family, Victoria Beckham, Lady Gaga and Sarah Jessica Parker amongst their clients. 

Fiona Mangan already designs for Zara Philips whilst Natalie B Coleman has provided gorgeous outfits for Marina and the Diamonds. Galway has long been known as Ireland's cultural heart with many local crafts high on visitors wish lists. Traditional crafts are still in existence but the skills set is diversifying and the impressive list of successful Galway milliners include Edel Ramberg, Mark T Burke, Emily Jean, Andrea Tighe, Caithriona King, Michael Mullins, Mary White and Suzie Mahony all helping to place the City of Tribes on the twenty first century style map.

Not forgetting the gents, men's fashion now covers a wide range of styles but Louis Copeland still rules the art of classic and is behind one of Ireland's best known tailoring dynasties. Moving in celebrity circles, his passion is contagious and actress and author Amy
Huberman now has a line of shoes as does Ireland Rugby hero Tommy Bowe.

Whilst The g did not create the world of fashion, our Philip Treacy designed walls and suites have certainly claimed the Number 1 position in the hearts of fashionistas, stylists, creatives and those that dare to dream....success and hard work can lead to dizzy heights for all Irish designers.

Glamour at the g brought 450 guests - 10 Irish Designers - 9 Galway Milliners and 3 worthy Charities together for 1 electric fashion extravaganza. Thank you to all who worked so hard on this years event and we hope to see you at the next one!