Keen competition in Tullamore Show's Fashion Section
The Fashion sub-committee is headed by Kilcormac native, Brigid Dooley
THERE were over 40 entries in the Tullamore Show's Fashion categories at last Sunday's highly successful event.
The overall winner was baby Croía Brennan from nearby Mountbolus while Galway's Jack Hogan, from Clarinbridge, was runner-up.
Another Offaly person won the Best Dressed Lady category, Anne Malone from Edenderry, while the runner-up was Sylvia Novak.
The Most Appropriately Dressed Man accolade was scooped by Marty Guinan while the Traditional Farmer award went to Patrick O'Brien.
The Most Appropriately Dressed Lady title went to Galway with Portumna's Mairead O’Meara taking the honours.
Kildare's Cathy Kelly, from Castedermot, was crowned Glamorous Granny with runner-up being Alexandra Hawkes, who travelled all the way from Omagh in county Tyrone. She also scooped the Best Hat award.
The Fashion Show also proved to be a great success with models from Mandy Maher and Catwalk agencies taking part.
Organisers wish to thank the following outlets for their support Kode, Guy Clothing, Classy Lady LaBelle Boutique, Abbeyleix, Stables in Birr and Athlone Town Centre.
On the day Kate Healy from Clara also launched her new single dedicated to her late grandmother Kathleen Duffy.
Kathleen's daughter, Carmel, was chairperson of the Fashion Section for many years and still remains deeply involved with the Show.
The Fashion sub-committee is headed by Kilcormac native, Brigid Dooley.