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Jacy is fashion fabulous at the Killarney Races

By Michelle Crean
Not only did Killarney Racecourse have something to celebrate last weekend - but so did one fashionista who was crowned Best Dressed Lady wearing a stunning bright pink outfit.

STYLISH: Jacy Ybanez from Tralee (4th from left) winner of the AYU Best Dressed Lady at Killarney Races August Festival on Saturday pictured with the other finalists from left: Edel Kenny (Offaly) Denise O'Connor (Brosna) Serena Randle (Kilgarvan) Caitriona Whyte (Killarney) Kay O'Connor Serena Delaney (Killarney) Brid Sheehan (Caragh Lake) Maria McMahon (Glenflesk) and Mary Lynch (Tralee). Photo: Don MacMonagle

Jacy Ybanez from Tralee, winner of the AYU Best Dressed Lady at Killarney Races August Festival on Saturday.
Photo: Don MacMonagle
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Jacy Ybanez from Tralee, winner of the AYU Best Dressed Lady at Killarney Races August Festival on Saturday pictured with judges Anna Galvin, Marietta Doran and Grace Clifford.
Photo: Don MacMonagle
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Jacy Ybanez from Tralee, winner of the AYU Best Dressed Lady at Killarney Races August Festival on Saturday pictured with the other finalists that include Edel Kenny, Offaly, Denise O'Connor, Brosna, Serena Randles, Kilgarvan, Caitriona Whyte, Killarney, Kay O'Connor, Serena Delaney, Killarney, Brid Sheehan, Caragh Lake, Maria McMahon, Glenflesk and Mary Lynch, Tralee. Also in photo are judges Marietta Doran, Grace Clifford and Anna Galvin.
Photo: Don MacMonagle
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Reidin and Lydia Coughlan from Killarney pictured at the AYU Ladies Day during the August Racing Festival in Killarney at the weekend. Photo: Don MacMonagle

Denise O'Connor, Stacy O'Leary and Maggie Fleming from Killarney pictured at the AYU Ladies Day during the August Racing Festival in Killarney at the weekend. Photo: Don MacMonagle

Serena Delaney from Killarney and Kay O'Connor from Kilcummin pictured at the AYU Ladies Day during the August Racing Festival in Killarney at the weekend. Photo: Don MacMonagle

Serena Delaney from Killarney and Kay O'Connor from Kilcummin pictured at the AYU Ladies Day during the August Racing Festival in Killarney at the weekend. Photo: Don MacMonagle

Tracey Cronin and Flerence Sexton (5) from Killarney pictured at the AYU Ladies Day during the August Racing Festival in Killarney at the weekend. Photo: Don MacMonagle

Ann O’Grady, Catriona McGuire, Katie Fox, Lucy O’Mahony, Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan, Caitriona Whyte, Denise Casey, Elaine Bennett, Deirdre O'Callaghan and Martina O'Neill from Killarney pictured at the AYU Ladies Day during the August Racing Festival in Killarney at the weekend. Photo: Don MacMonagle

STYLISH: Jacy Ybanez from Tralee (4th from left) winner of the AYU Best Dressed Lady at Killarney Races August Festival on Saturday pictured with the other finalists from left: Edel Kenny (Offaly) Denise O'Connor (Brosna) Serena Randle (Kilgarvan) Caitriona Whyte (Killarney) Kay O'Connor Serena Delaney (Killarney) Brid Sheehan (Caragh Lake) Maria McMahon (Glenflesk) and Mary Lynch (Tralee). Photo: Don MacMonagle

Jacy Ybanez from Tralee, winner of the AYU Best Dressed Lady at Killarney Races August Festival on Saturday. Photo: Don MacMonagle repro free photo

Jacy Ybanez from Tralee, winner of the AYU Best Dressed Lady at Killarney Races August Festival on Saturday pictured with judges Anna Galvin, Marietta Doran and Grace Clifford. Photo: Don MacMonagle repro free photo

Jacy Ybanez from Tralee, winner of the AYU Best Dressed Lady at Killarney Races August Festival on Saturday pictured with the other finalists that include Edel Kenny, Offaly, Denise O'Connor, Brosna, Serena Randles, Kilgarvan, Caitriona Whyte, Killarney, Kay O'Connor, Serena Delaney, Killarney, Brid Sheehan, Caragh Lake, Maria McMahon, Glenflesk and Mary Lynch, Tralee. Also in photo are judges Marietta Doran, Grace Clifford and Anna Galvin. Photo: Don MacMonagle repro free photo

Reidin and Lydia Coughlan from Killarney pictured at the AYU Ladies Day during the August Racing Festival in Killarney at the weekend. Photo: Don MacMonagle

Denise O'Connor, Stacy O'Leary and Maggie Fleming from Killarney pictured at the AYU Ladies Day during the August Racing Festival in Killarney at the weekend. Photo: Don MacMonagle

Serena Delaney from Killarney and Kay O'Connor from Kilcummin pictured at the AYU Ladies Day during the August Racing Festival in Killarney at the weekend. Photo: Don MacMonagle

Serena Delaney from Killarney and Kay O'Connor from Kilcummin pictured at the AYU Ladies Day during the August Racing Festival in Killarney at the weekend. Photo: Don MacMonagle

Tracey Cronin and Flerence Sexton (5) from Killarney pictured at the AYU Ladies Day during the August Racing Festival in Killarney at the weekend. Photo: Don MacMonagle

Ann O’Grady, Catriona McGuire, Katie Fox, Lucy O’Mahony, Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan, Caitriona Whyte, Denise Casey, Elaine Bennett, Deirdre O'Callaghan and Martina O'Neill from Killarney pictured at the AYU Ladies Day during the August Racing Festival in Killarney at the weekend. Photo: Don MacMonagle
AugustFest, which ran from last Thursday to Saturday, delivered a fun-filled programme, super crowds, spectacular views, top-class racing - but it was Jacy Ybanes who went home with a big smile after taking home the top style award.
Fashion savvy racegoers turned out in their droves to compete for the covetable title of AYU Best Dressed - but Jacy was the lucky lady deemed most stylish on the day as fashionistas brought the curtain down on AugustFest in fine style.
The fashion was fierce and judges Anna Galvin, Grace Clifford and Marietta Doran had a tough challenge selecting 11 finalists each encompassed AYU’s ethos.
Originally from the Philippines, Jacy has been living in Ireland over 15 years and currently resides in Tralee. Jacy’s stunning look was a beautiful hot pink two piece from ASOS paired with a gold clutch bag and shoes, her headpiece was a stunning pink fascinator by Montgomory Millinery, which she borrowed for the occasion. Jacy told the judges how she felt the sleeves of the top reminded her of fashion from the Philippines, so she felt that she was wearing a bit of home!