26-06-2025
In Pics: The countdown is on for this year's Galway Races
The Galway Races is always a standout highlight in the social calendar.
This year's festivities kicked off at the Radisson RED Hotel in Galway.
Guests were welcomed by Dr Colm O'Flaherty, newly-appointed chairman of the Galway Races committee and CEO Michael Moloney. Best Dressed judges Mandy Maher, Ella & Jo co-founder Niamh and Lisa McGowan at the launch of the Galway Races 2025, at the Radisson RED Galway, which features the Ella & Jo Best Dressed Competition on July 31. Pic: Brian McEvoy
Gemma Ní Chionnaith hosted the launch as attendees were given an exclusive preview of what this year's festival has in store.
A highlight of the day was the fashion panel, where experts Mandy Maher, Marietta Doran and Lisa McGowan took to the stage to discuss all things racewear. Marietta Doran, Mandy Maher and Lisa McGowan at the launch of the Galway Races 2025, at the Radisson RED Galway, which features the Ella & Jo Best Dressed Competition on July 31. Pic: Brian McEvoy
Lisa McGowan, who was crowned Best Dressed Lady at the Galway Races in 2016, will return to this year's festival as a guest judge. Lisa McGowan at the launch of the Galway Races 2025, at the Radisson RED Galway, which features the Ella & Jo Best Dressed Competition on July 31. Pic: Brian McEvoy
She will join head judge Mandy Maher and Ella & Jo co-founder Niamh Ryan to judge the Best Dressed Competition. Mandy Maher at the launch of the Galway Races 2025, at the Radisson RED Galway, which features the Ella & Jo Best Dressed Competition on July 31. Pic: Brian McEvoy
Irish skincare brand Ella & Jo has been announced as sponsor of the highly coveted competition on Ladies Day. Ella & Jo co-founder Niamh Ryan at the launch of the Galway Races 2025, at the Radisson RED Galway, which features the Ella & Jo Best Dressed Competition on July 31. Pic: Brian McEvoy
Speaking about the news, Niamh Ryan, co-founder of Ella & Jo, said: 'Ladies Day has always been about expressing your individuality and celebrating personal style,' Alan Clarke and Kieran O'Malley at the launch of the Galway Races 2025, at the Radisson RED Galway, which features the Ella & Jo Best Dressed Competition on July 31. Pic: Brian McEvoy
'We're so excited to bring that same sense of fun and confidence to this year's event, and we can't wait to see the incredible outfits on show!' Dearbhla Silke, Niamh Donovan and Emily Jean O'Byrne at the launch of the Galway Races 2025, at the Radisson RED Galway, which features the Ella & Jo Best Dressed Competition on July 31. Pic: Brian McEvoy
'To be back here as a judge feels like a full-circle moment for me,' Lisa McGowan added. Leonie Morelli, Hayley Coleman and Simona Va at the launch of the Galway Races 2025, at the Radisson RED Galway, which features the Ella & Jo Best Dressed Competition on July 31. Pic: Brian McEvoy
'I'll be keeping an eye out for individuality and confidence – those little touches that make someone stand out.' Pam Richardson at the launch of the Galway Races 2025, at the Radisson RED Galway, which features the Ella & Jo Best Dressed Competition on July 31. Pic: Brian McEvoy
More than 130,000 revellers are expected to descend on Ballybrit between Monday, July 28, and Sunday, August 3. Hayley Doherty at the launch of the Galway Races 2025, at the Radisson RED Galway, which features the Ella & Jo Best Dressed Competition on July 31. Pic: Brian McEvoy
Ladies Day at the Galway Races will take place on Thursday, July 31.
