Roscommon woman named as a finalist at Down Royal Ladies Day

The Roscommon woman's sophisticated look stood out to the judges
Roscommon woman named as a finalist at Down Royal Ladies Day

Roscommon's Jenny Sherlock secured her spot as a top ten finalist in the coveted Madrí Excepcional Best Dressed Lady competition. Pic: Kelvin Boyes/Press Eye

Fashion and racing enthusiasts turned out in force on Saturday, November 1st for the highly anticipated Ladies Day, a stylish highlight of the 2025 BetVictor Festival of Racing at Down Royal Racecourse, and among them was a Roscommon woman.

Highlighting the impressive style from across the regions, Roscommon's Jenny Sherlock secured her spot as a Top Ten Finalist in the coveted Madrí Excepcional Best Dressed Lady competition. 

Jenny’s sophisticated look stood out to the judges, particularly her stunning choice of a black ensemble, showcasing exceptional tailoring and local Roscommon flair among the province’s most stylish attendees.

The newly expanded Best Dressed competitions saw judges searching for winning looks across three categories, with the atmosphere being electric in the brand-new Madrí Excepcional Marquee.

Roscommon's Jenny Sherlock secured her spot as a top ten finalist in the coveted Madrí Excepcional Best Dressed Lady competition. Pic: Kelvin Boyes/Press Eye
Roscommon's Jenny Sherlock secured her spot as a top ten finalist in the coveted Madrí Excepcional Best Dressed Lady competition. Pic: Kelvin Boyes/Press Eye

Taking the prestigious title of Madrí Excepcional Best Dressed Lady was Karen Walsh from Banbridge.

The judging panel featured Cool FM Breakfast Show presenter and fashion stylist Rebecca McKinney, solicitor and style enthusiast Jane McDermott, partner at Freddie Hatchet William Stewart, and spa manager at Lough Erne Resort Colleen Maguire.

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