Clodagh Cosgrove Wins Highly Sought After ‘Friday’s Most Stylish’ Title
Clodagh Cosgrove from Athlone, Co. Westmeath has been announced as winner of ‘Friday’s Most Stylish’ sponsored by Athlone Towncentre at the Galway Races. Wearing a purple and orange dipped hem midi dress by Mannit which she bought in Spain and had previously worn to a wedding, Clodagh elevated her look with shoes and jewellery from Zara as well as a handbag she bought from Depop. She completed her race going outfit with a purple tilted hat which arrived this morning which she purchased from Depop also.
The easy elegance of her outfit perfectly complemented Friday Summer evening racing in Ballybrit. One of the key reasons Clodagh was chosen as winner of Athlone Towncentre ‘Friday’s Most Stylish’ was due to the way she created a wholly individual look incorporating pieces from high street stores and an independent designer which are reflective of the variety of retailers housed in Athlone Towncentre.
Clodagh takes home the biggest Prize Fund on offer for the competition yet, a luxury Shop & Stay Break, which is worth in excess of €4500. She has won a €2500 Athlone Towncentre Gift Card, a luxury two night stay in the four star Sheraton Athlone Hotel in a Deluxe Tower Room with dinner & spa treatments and a €500 Voucher courtesy of Fields The Jewellers, who are one of the many retailers located in Athlone Towncentre.
‘Friday’s Most Stylish’ has proven to be one of the biggest gatherings of race going fashion lovers to date on the Friday of the Festival. Celebrity Judge Kayleigh Trappe, Comedian & Presenter and Head Judge Marietta Doran, Fashion Stylist & Racing Style Presenter were joined by Shirley Delahunt, Manager of Athlone Towncentre. With the competition in its thirteenth year, the spotlight is on fashion forward style mirrored by the contemporary retailers resident in Athlone Towncentre.
Speaking about her delight at being announced as winner of ‘Friday’s Most Stylish’ sponsored by Athlone Towncentre, Clodagh (36) is a mother of two (Emmy age 3 and George age 2) who works in Finance. She came racing this evening with a friend of hers to enjoy the horses, style and atmosphere unique Friday evening racing in Ballybrit. “I am truly surprised. I came to enjoy racing this evening with my friend Aoife. I had not been racing in years and was so excited to come racing this evening and to take in all the beautiful style. Winning Athlone Towncentre ‘Friday’s Most Stylish’ has made the experience absolutely outstanding. This is a race meet I will never forget! I look forward to enjoying the prize!”
Marietta was confident in the winning choice stating “I chose Clodagh today as she was the stand out winner. Clodagh just oozed effortless style which is what Athlone Towncentre ‘Friday’s Most Stylish’ embodies. It is just the perfect outfit for racing on Friday evening in Galway – it is relaxed and colourful brought together with true style. Clodagh’s look epitomises everything Athlone Towncentre Friday’s Most Stylish is all about ”
Kayleigh was delighted with her choice of Clodagh as the winner saying “I was absolutely thrilled with our choice of winner today. All five finalists were dressed beautifully. Clodagh’s outfit stood out as it was vibrant yet balanced being relaxed and effortless. I loved how she brought together the colours and the story behind her hat having only arrived this morning! Talk about being on tenterhooks before getting ready to leave to go racing! She combined pieces from the high street and previously worn sustainable pieces brilliantly.”
Athlone Towncentre Manager Shirley Delahunt says “we are thrilled to see another deserving winner of this year’s ‘Friday’s Most Stylish’ competition. The decision of choosing a winner proved to be highly challenging with so many beautiful looks worn by women enjoying this evening’s Racing in Galway. Clodagh has demonstrated that racing style is more about reflecting ones’ individual personality and love of style as opposed to spending an exorbitant amount of money on clothing one cannot wear more than a handful of times. Friday evening of race week is a highlight in the calendars of stylish race goers from far & wide. We have seen a real evolution of style at the races over the last number of years which perfectly complements the high street stores and boutiques we house in Athlone Towncentre.”
Social Media fans can check out behind the scenes action on the Athlone Towncentre Facebook and Instagram accounts. Viewers have exclusive access to style around the racecourse as was seen throughout the day.
Talking about Friday’s Festival meet, Michael Moloney, CEO of Galway Racecourse said “the Friday of our seven day Festival has grown from strength to strength. Style competitions at Galway Racecourse such as ‘Friday’s Most Stylish’ sponsored by Athlone Towncentre add to the excitement and enjoyment of the day. Advance ticket sales were very strong again this year, proving its huge appeal and popularity.”
Clodagh Cosgrove, 2025 Winner of Fridays Most Stylish at the Galway Races
Clodagh Cosgrove, Winner of Fridays Most Stylish pictured with judges Kayleigh Trappe and Marietta Doran together with Shirley Delahunt, Athlone Towncentre.
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