Countdown to the Easter Festival at Fairyhouse: Get Ready, Set, Sparkle!

It has been revealed that the theme of this year’s Most Stylish Lady competition at Fairyhouse Easter Festival, on Easter Monday, 18th April is 'Vintage Sparkle'. A fitting theme given that this year Fairyhouse Racecourse is celebrating the 150th running of the BoyleSports Irish Grand National.

The lucky winner of this year’s competition, which is generously sponsored by Dunboyne Castle Hotel, will walk away with an overnight stay in Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa, along with flights, transfers and three nights in a luxury hotel in Champagne, France.

The winner will also be treated to a tour and tasting in the cellars of a premium Champagne house and will receive €500 spending money to round off a wonderful weekend. The two runners-up will receive a spa day for two people at the tranquil Seoid Spa at Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa.

None other than Irish Grand National-winning jockey and Dancing with the Stars winner, Nina Carberry will judge this year’s competition, joined by style sponsor, Gráinne Ross, managing director of Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa.

Nina is very much looking forward to the festival, saying: ‘I’m excited to be announced as the judge for the Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa Most Stylish Lady at Fairyhouse, and I can’t wait to be a part of the glamour and excitement that takes place on the day. It goes without saying that the Grand National has a special place in my heart and attending it as a judge of the Most Stylish Lady will be extra special this year.”

Grainne added: “We are thrilled to announce that we will be sponsoring the Most Stylish Lady at the Fairyhouse Easter Festival this year. It is our privilege to join forces with our local racetrack Fairyhouse and HRI to deliver this fun event for stylish racegoers.”

STYLE TIPS

Nina shared her top tip for those interested in participating in the style stakes: “I’ll be looking for a lady whose personality shines through in what she is wearing and for someone who interprets the Vintage Sparkle theme in her own unique way.”

Fairyhouse Manager Peter Roe is looking forward to welcoming crowds back to the racecourse saying: “We are delighted to be able to host the Dunboyne Castle Hotel Most Stylish lady on the biggest day of the Irish Jumps Calendar, The Boylesports Irish Grand National, on Easter Monday. We are looking forward to welcoming the crowds back to our Easter festival and having a local hero, Grand National winning jockey, and Dancing Queen, Nina Carberry, judging will make it a very special return of this popular event.”

The historic racing festival attracts over 25,000 people over three days, and the Most Stylish Lady event on Easter Monday is the main off-track attraction. Ladies hoping to take part can register at the Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa Most Stylish Lady marquee beside the parade ring from 12 noon on Easter Monday.

For more information and ticket information about the Fairyhouse Easter Festival click here