GALLERY: Ambrose Clinton proves a cut above to claim the 2022 Overall Excellence in Style award
SALLY HARDING
It was a night of double celebration on Friday as the Meath Style Awards marked its 10th birthday alongside honouring an array of top local businesses from around the county.
The event in association with Specsavers, Navan took place once again after a long three year break in the stunning surroundings of the Headfort Arms in Kells in what was a night to be remembered.
As the Prosecco flowed and sequins sparkled, ten Meath businesses were honoured in a host of categories at the social event of the year with Ambrose Clinton Hair and Beauty winning the prestigious Overall Excellence in Style award.
Specsavers Navan, returned for their 7th year in supporting what is always one of the highlights of the year on the social calendar with a full house always guaranteed. This year saw over 200 pack into the Kenlis Suite for the glittering occasion.
CATEGORY AND OVERALL WINNERS
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15-09-22. Dr. Con Murphy Charity Golf Classic 2022 at Foto Island Golf Club, Cork.Deirdre Stapelton (Left) Specsavers, Navan (Sponsor) pictured presenting the Overall Excellence in Style Award 2022 to Ambrose and Davida Clinton, Ambrose Clinton Hair and Beauty, Navan.Photo: George Hatchell / www.quirke.ie©John Quirke Photography, 16 Proudstown Road, Navan. Co. Meath. (info@quirke.ie / 046-9028461 / 087-2579454). Photo by John QuirkeImage 2 of 11
15-09-22. Dr. Con Murphy Charity Golf Classic 2022 at Foto Island Golf Club, Cork.Deirdre Stapelton (Centre) Specsavers, Navan (Sponsor) pictured presenting the Overall Excellence in Style Award 2022 to Ambrose and Davida Clinton and staff members of Ambrose Clinton Hair and Beauty, Navan.Photo: George Hatchell / www.quirke.ie©John Quirke Photography, 16 Proudstown Road, Navan. Co. Meath. (info@quirke.ie / 046-9028461 / 087-2579454). Photo by John QuirkeImage 3 of 11
23-09-22. Meath Style Awards 2022 held at the Headfort Arms Hotel, Kells. Co. Meath.Best in Resilience and Innovation Winner- Haritage Kells.Jenny Russell (Left), Haritage Kells receiving her award from Elaine Daly, Meath County Council (Sponsor).Photo: John Quirke / www.quirke.ie©John Quirke Photography, 16 Proudstown Road, Navan. Co. Meath. (info@quirke.ie / 046-9028461 / 087-2579454). Photo by John QuirkeImage 4 of 11
23-09-22. Meath Style Awards 2022 held at the Headfort Arms Hotel, Kells. Co. Meath.Best in Health and Fitness Winner - Dance Mania Dance Studios.Chantelle Neary (Right), Dance Mania Dance Studios receiving her award from Pauline Lynch, Balance (Sponsor).Photo: John Quirke / www.quirke.ie©John Quirke Photography, 16 Proudstown Road, Navan. Co. Meath. (info@quirke.ie / 046-9028461 / 087-2579454). Photo by John QuirkeImage 5 of 11
23-09-22. Meath Style Awards 2022 held at the Headfort Arms Hotel, Kells. Co. Meath.Best Fashion Boutique Winner - Pip & Pop Kids, Kells.Michelle Duignan (Left), Pip & Pop Kids receiving her award from Aisling Callaghan, Ebony and Stiletto, Trim (Sponsor).Photo: John Quirke / www.quirke.ie©John Quirke Photography, 16 Proudstown Road, Navan. Co. Meath. (info@quirke.ie / 046-9028461 / 087-2579454). Photo by John QuirkeImage 6 of 11
23-09-22. Meath Style Awards 2022 held at the Headfort Arms Hotel, Kells. Co. Meath.Best Digital Presence. - Make it Personal Ireland, Dunshaughlin.Bozena Sarek (Left), Bozena Sarek Hairdressors (Sponsor) presenting the Best Digital Presence award to Graine Lyons, Make it Personal Ireland.Photo: John Quirke / www.quirke.ie©John Quirke Photography, 16 Proudstown Road, Navan. Co. Meath. (info@quirke.ie / 046-9028461 / 087-2579454). Photo by John QuirkeImage 7 of 11
23-09-22. Meath Style Awards 2022 held at the Headfort Arms Hotel, Kells. Co. Meath.Best Customer Experience Winner - Hanalee Studios, Rathkenny.L to R: Mary Groome, Park Avenue (Sponsor) Carol Curtis, Hanalee Studios (Winner) and Liz Lenehan,Park Avenue (Sponsor) Photo: John Quirke / www.quirke.ie©John Quirke Photography, 16 Proudstown Road, Navan. Co. Meath. (info@quirke.ie / 046-9028461 / 087-2579454). Photo by John QuirkeImage 8 of 11
23-09-22. Meath Style Awards 2022 held at the Headfort Arms Hotel, Kells. Co. Meath.Best in Interiors Winner - Ardboyne Hotel, Navan.Aoife Cusack (Left), Ardboyne Hotel receiving the Best in Interiors award from Sinead Rayfus, June Rayfus Interiors (Sponsor).Photo: John Quirke / www.quirke.ie©John Quirke Photography, 16 Proudstown Road, Navan. Co. Meath. (info@quirke.ie / 046-9028461 / 087-2579454). Photo by John QuirkeImage 9 of 11
23-09-22. Meath Style Awards 2022 held at the Headfort Arms Hotel, Kells. Co. Meath.Best in Hair Winner - Ambrose Clinton Hair and Beauty.From left, Davida and Ambrose Clinton, Ambrose Clinton Hair and Beauty receiving the Best in Hair award from Andrea Farrelly, skin&body works (Sponsor).Photo: John Quirke / www.quirke.ie©John Quirke Photography, 16 Proudstown Road, Navan. Co. Meath. (info@quirke.ie / 046-9028461 / 087-2579454). Photo by John QuirkeImage 10 of 11
23-09-22. Meath Style Awards 2022 held at the Headfort Arms Hotel, Kells. Co. Meath.Best Beauty Salon Winner - Emer’s Elegance, Kells.Emer Bennett, Emer’s Elegance receiving the Best Beauty Salon award from Conall Collier, Yes Boss (Sponsor).Photo: John Quirke / www.quirke.ie©John Quirke Photography, 16 Proudreceiving the stown Road, Navan. Co. Meath. (info@quirke.ie / 046-9028461 / 087-2579454). Photo by John QuirkeImage 11 of 11
23-09-22. Meath Style Awards 2022 held at the Headfort Arms Hotel, Kells. Co. Meath.Best Wedding Supplier Winner - Sarden Designs, Ashbourne.Olivia Duff (Left) Haadfort Arms Hotel (Sponsor) presenting the Best Wedding Supplie award to Sarah O'Rourke, Sarden Designs.Photo: John Quirke / www.quirke.ie©John Quirke Photography, 16 Proudstown Road, Navan. Co. Meath. (info@quirke.ie / 046-9028461 / 087-2579454). Photo by John QuirkeOur hosts, former winner and host Paul Carroll and former Miss Ireland Chelsea Farrell did an amazing job keeping us entertained for the evening and would have been more than worthy of winning an award for most glamorous pair on the night!
That gong, however, went to another dapper gentleman, musician Tommy Jay who won most stylish on the night!
The celebrations continued well after the last award was dished out as winners and their supporters danced the night away to country singer Shane O'Neill leaving no doubt to how much people valued the occasion after Covid deprived us all of social connectivity for so long. Very much on the everyone's minds was how truly heroic our local entrepreneurs are, riding the waves of the pandemic, supporting the community and coming out fighting the other side.
Commenting on the 10th Meath Style Awards, Celtic Media Group Marketing Manager, Mary McGuigan said: “The Style Awards is such a special night. It's always wonderful to see all our local boutiques and outlets and artists working in the business of style getting due recognition. And all our winners and nominees are just wonderful ambassadors and inspirations.
“It couldn't happen, of course, without our sponsors and we so appreciate their support and encouragement."
“We’d like to thank our amazing sponsors including Specsavers, Navan, The Headfort Arms Hotel, Preppys, Balance Spa, Ebony, Stiletto, Dental Care Ireland, Yes Boss, Skin and Body Works, June Rayfus Interiors and Meath County Council.”
ROLL OF HONOUR
Best Boutique: Pip and Pops
Best Heath & Fitness: Dance Mania Dance Studio
Best in Interiors: The Ardboyne Hotel
Best in Resilience & Innovation: Hairitage, Kells
Best in Hair: Ambrose Clinton Hair & Beauty
Best Beauty Salon - Emer’s Elegance
Best Wedding Supplier - Saraden Designs
Best Customer Experience- Hannalee Studios
Best Digital Presence - Make it Personal