Galway Races announce new judge for the Best Dressed competition

Chief Executive of Galway Racecourse Michael Moloney, Head Judge and well-known stylist Mandy Maher,  new guest judge, Michelle Regazzoli Stone and fellow judge Kieran O’Malley, Connacht Hospitality Group . ( Horse: Born By The Sea) at the Galway Racecourse  to announce the new guest judge.

Chief Executive of Galway Racecourse Michael Moloney, Head Judge and well-known stylist Mandy Maher, new guest judge, Michelle Regazzoli Stone and fellow judge Kieran O’Malley, Connacht Hospitality Group . ( Horse: Born By The Sea) at the Galway Racecourse to announce the new guest judge.

With less than eight weeks to go to Ireland’s leading horse racing festival, Galway Racecourse is delighted to announce a new guest judge, Michelle Regazzoli Stone, award winning make-up artist, social media influencer and ‘Mrs Glam’ brand co-creator, for the Galway Races Summer Festival ‘Best Dressed Lady’ and ‘Best Hat’ competitions.

The competition takes place on Thursday, August 1, ‘Guinness Galway Hurdle Day’ during the seven-day Summer Festival. This promises to be one of the biggest days in the Irish racing calendar, and an unmissable day out for fashion lovers, with a generous cash bonanza of €13,000 on offer sponsored by The Connacht Hospitality Group.

Commenting on the upcoming Galway Races new judge, Michelle Regazzoli Stone, said; “I am thrilled and completely honoured to be guest judge at this year’s Galway Races ‘Ladies Day’. As an avid race meeting attendee and lover of style and all things glam, I’m looking forward to playing my part throughout ‘Ladies Day’. I hope to see plenty of stylish looks on both ladies and gents throughout the Galway Races Summer Festival Week. Thank you for having me as part of such an exciting event.”

Judging the ‘Best Dressed Lady’ competitions on the day is Head Judge and well-known stylist Mandy Maher who will be joined by fellow judge Kieran O’Malley Digital Marketing Manager for the Connacht Hospitality Group.

Commenting on this exciting news, Mandy Maher, said; “The countdown is on and I’m over the moon to be the head judge at ‘Ladies Day’ for my third year in a row. It’s such a prestigious event and an absolute honour to be part of it, let alone be on the judging panel. I’m so looking forward to the style, glamour, and incredible day that’s ahead. Roll on August!”

For the third year running, The Connacht Hospitality Group will sponsor both the ‘Best Dressed Lady’ competition with a €10,000 cash prize, and €3,000 to the winner of the ‘Best Hat’. Based in Galway city, The Connacht Hospitality Group is a family-run Galway business that comprises three hotels (The Connacht Hotel, Hyde Hotel and The Residence Hotel ), three bars (Hyde Bar, An Púcán and M. Fitzgerald’s Bar ), Galway Bay Golf Resort and Active 24 Fitness. The group prides itself on quality hospitality, friendly customer service and creating unique experiences.

Commenting on their sponsorship Eveanna Ryan, Group Marketing and Innovation Manager for The Connacht Hospitality Group, said; “We are thrilled to continue our sponsorship of the prestigious Galway Races ‘Ladies Day’. This year, we are especially delighted to welcome the fabulous Michelle Regazzoli Stone as our new guest judge. Her expertise and passion for fashion and beauty will undoubtedly elevate the event to new heights, creating an unforgettable experience for all attendees. We are excited to be part of this iconic event and look forward to celebrating style, elegance, and glamour with all racegoers.”

Widely regarded as the highlight of the summer season in Ireland, the Galway Races looks forward to welcoming its racegoers back to Ballybrit for one amazing week that offers its guests great horse racing, entertainment, fashion, reunions with friends and family and an electric fun atmosphere that continues to draw people from all over the world.

To book your ticket to this year’s Galway Races check out www.galwayraces.com

 

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