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Fun, fizz and fashion at The Brehon Hotel’s annual après-races party
Judging the glamorous apres-races event at The Brehon on ladies day gave plenty of style ideas, says Killarney Advertiser fashion contributor LAURA MACSWEENY
I HAD a wonderful day at the Killarney Races yesterday and although the weather gods didn’t seem to be in our favour, the sheer amount of style and fashion certainly made up for it. The glamour of the day continued well into the evening as scores of racegoers, in all their fashion and finery, gathered in The Brehon Hotel for its après-races party.
For ladies day, I wore a Grey Goose headpiece by Kerry designer Rebekah Wall. My skirt and belt were by online boutique boutique www.Love-Jewels.com and I accessorised with a choker and heels from Folkster Dublin and a clutch from TK Maxx Killarney.
I was honoured to be judge for the best dressed this year but I certainly had a tough job ahead of me as everywhere I looked there was one beautifully coordinated outfit after another and the most extraordinary creations of millinery one could imagine, but there were some clear winners that stood out for me.
In the end it was dapper chap Gary Moynihan, in a grey three-piece suit, that walked away with the prize for best-dressed man and a meal for two in the Danu Restaurant.
Moving on to the ladies and it was Anny Dury-Caherman from Ballyheigue who won the prize for best hat and a day for two at the Angsana Spa at The Brehon. Ann wowed the crowd with her stunning work of art by local designer and artist Rebekah Wall and a jumpsuit by Jasmine Boutique in Tralee.
However, it was local girl Annette Roche Clifford, head to toe in pretty pink, that stole the show for me.
Annette wore a dress by online boutique www.vestry.com with a floral headpiece and belt by local milliner and Annette’s mother-in-law Shirley Clifford.
Annette was rewarded for her style with a €500 for Brown Tomas and said she would certainly put it to good use and also buy a present for mum-in-law Shirley.
Alas just as it’s all over for another year I’ve caught some serious racing fever, bring on August for more racing fashion and fun.
Laura MacSweeny, judge, and Brian Bowler, The Brehon Hotel general manager, with winners at The Brehon’s après-races party, best-dressed lady Annette Roche Clifford, Anne Drury-Caherman, best hat, and Garry Moynihan, best-dressed gent. PICTURES: K PHOTOGRAPHY,
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Person of interest leaves jurisdiction in Killarney murder case
Gardaí investigating the murder of Jamey Carney have confirmed that a person of interest left the jurisdiction in the early hours of Tuesday July 7, prior to the discovery of the body.
An Garda Síochána are currently engaging with international law enforcement partners as part of the ongoing investigation into the death at a domestic residence on Muckross Road. The murder investigation is being carried out by the Serious Crime Unit, Kerry Division, with assistance from national units including the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation (GNBCI) and the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB).
The scene at Muckross Road remains preserved today, and the technical examination is continuing.
Gardaí are renewing their appeal for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. In particular, anyone who was in the Muckross Road area between 11pm on July 6 and 5am on July 7, and who may have camera, CCTV, or dashcam footage, is asked to contact the investigation team.
Anyone with information can contact Killarney Garda Station on 064 667 1160, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
Ade Desbrow wins Killarney Camera Club final seasonal competition
Killarney Camera Club member Ade Desbrow has secured first place in the Unrestricted Category of the club’s final competition of the season.
His winning photograph, titled ‘Submerged Flowers’, took the top spot in the Open Print Competition.
The Open Print Competition serves as a special highlight of the club calendar, encouraging members to print their photos and bring them to life. Presenting an image as a physical print offers a completely different experience from viewing a digital file on a screen, allowing the detail, texture, and craftsmanship of the printed photograph to create a new appreciation of the work.
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