Kennedy and Roe to judge at Kilbeggan Ladies evening

John Donohoe

Published: Thu 13 Jul 2017, 12:17 PM

Last updated: Thu 13 Jul 2017, 1:32 PM

TV presenter and style entrepreneur Darren Kennedy and Roscrea based milliner Alison Roe are the judges of the Wineport Lodge Kilbeggan Best Dressed Lady competition at the Midlands National Evening Â in Kilbeggan on Friday 21st July.

The Midlands National Race of €50,000 and Ladies Evening at Kilbeggan Races has been described in many quarters as the social event of the year in the midlands. Gates open at 4pm and the first race starts at 5.55 pm.

Wineport Lodge in Glasson, Athlone, is sponsoring the Best Dressed Lady Competition and will present the lucky winner with a prize worth in excess of €2,000. The Wineport is sponsoring a Woman of Style Weekend at Wineport Lodge, worth €1,000. The Woman of Style Weekend will include a two-night stay in the Lodge's Champagne Suite with dinner one evening, Afternoon Tea one afternoon and some top to toe pampering too. The winner will also be presented with €1,000 spending money.Â

Finalists for the Best Dressed competition will be selected through the event with the lucky ladies enjoying a drinks reception at Wineport Lodge marquee before the winner is announced and presented with their prize prior to The Midlands National going to post.

Ladies Day features a full evening of entertainment for all the family including live music, children's entertainment as well as the glamour of the Best Dressed and of course the excitement of the racing.

Judge Darren Kennedy is regarded as one of the UK and Ireland's most stylish men and top lifestyle influencers. Darren along with Alison Roe will be using their fashion expertise and casting their eyes over the finalists to see who will walk away with the prize. Recently Darren put his skills to excellent use hosting London Fashion Week Festival as well as hosting live on the red carpet at the Brit Awards 2017.

Admission for Adults is €15, Students and OAP's €12, Children under 16 are free. Check out kilbegganraces.com to book tickets online and save with special packages and discounts for groups.