SHE'S GOT STYLE: Siobhan Wharton, Ballyhar, was announced as the Best Dressed Lady for the Dawn Milk Virtual Ladies Day 2020 at the Killarney Races.

By Michelle Crean

Two winners from this year's Dawn Milk Virtual Ladies Day at the Killarney Races - Best Dressed Lady and Best Dressed Gent - are from Killarney.

Siobhan Wharton from Ballyhar won the style stakes with her timeless elegant racing style wearing a white dress from Jasmine Boutique in Tralee and a monochrome hat by the award-winning milliner Jennifer Wrynne. Her look was completed with black shoes from Dorothy Perkins and a black bag from Marks & Spencer. The winning look bagged her €500 and two VIP tickets to the Dawn Milk Ladies Day in 2021.

Siobhan’s winning entry photo was taken by her husband Pat at her home in Ballyhar. A psychiatric nurse with the Kerry Mental Health Service, Siobhan is a regular racegoer at the Killarney Races.

[caption id="attachment_32988" align="alignleft" width="221"] LOOKING GOOD: Timmy O'Connor from Beaufort won the Best Dressed Gent for the Dawn Milk Virtual Ladies Day 2020 at the Killarney Races.[/caption]

The Best Dressed Gent was announced as Timmy O'Connor from Beaufort in Killarney. Timmy, who works in Boots in Deerpark, wore a Marc Darcy burgundy jacket with matching trousers from Suits Select Tralee, paired with a grey waistcoat from Burton, white shirt, floral tie and floral pocket from Thomson & Richards and a navy lapel pin. Timmy completed his look with Cavani navy shoes with a grey check and burgundy laces from Suits Select and a navy/rose gold Guess watch. Timmy also won €500 for the Best Dressed Gent and two VIP tickets to the Dawn Milk Ladies Day in 2021. Timmy’s winning entry photo was taken at Abbeyglen Equestrian Centre in Milltown by his friend Thomas.

“There was a fantastic response to the Dawn Milk Virtual Ladies Day 2020," John O’Sullivan, General Manager of Dawn Milk, said.

"As a thank you to all the ladies and gents who entered we will be in contact with everyone to give them two tickets to the Dawn Milk Ladies Day 2021. We are looking forward to welcoming everyone back to enjoy with us all the style and fun next year trackside at the Killarney Races. We would also like to express our gratitude and thanks to our judges Aidan O’Mahony and Denise Healy, who worked with us this year to promote the event and select our winners.”