10^th June 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Grainne McCoy and Suzanne Ryan Return as Dundalk Stadium Ladies Day Judges for 2026

Dundalk Stadium is delighted to announce that preparations are well underway for the return of its flagship social and sporting event, Ladies Day 2026, taking place on Sunday, 12th July 2026.

Following the phenomenal success of the 2025 event, which attracted thousands of racegoers from across Ireland and beyond, Ladies Day 2026 is already shaping up to be one of the biggest dates on the summer social calendar.

The venue is pleased to confirm the return of renowned fashion and lifestyle influencer Grainne McCoy and award-winning milliner Suzanne Ryan as judges for the prestigious Ladies Day Style Competition. Both judges proved hugely popular with competitors and spectators alike in 2025 and will once again have the difficult task of selecting the most stylish racegoers from what is expected to be another exceptionally strong field.

This year’s Best Dressed Lady competition boasts a prize fund worth €3,000, generously sponsored by Border Boutique Hire and Fairways Hotel.

Border Boutique Hire has become one of Ireland’s leading designer outfit rental specialists, helping ladies find the perfect look for weddings, race days, and special occasions without the expense of purchasing a new outfit. Their support ensures that fashion remains at the heart of the Ladies Day experience.

Fairways Hotel, one of Dundalk’s premier hospitality destinations, is renowned for its contemporary accommodation, award-winning service and excellent dining facilities. Located near Dundalk Stadium, the hotel continues to be a valued partner of the event and a popular choice for visitors travelling from across Ireland.

Demand for Ladies Day 2026 has already been exceptional, with the popular Afternoon Restaurant Package now completely sold-out months in advance.

For those looking to experience Ladies Day in style, a limited number of places remain available in the Stadium’s highly sought-after Exclusive Race Day Experience Package. This package includes reserved seating all day, a canapé & drinks reception, premium race-day hospitality, access to live entertainment making it a full day of excitement, racing, fashion, unforgettable entertainment and premium hospitality & cementing its place as one of the highpoints of the Irish social calendar.

Entertainment will once again be a highlight of the Ladies Day experience, with live music taking place throughout the venue from the moment the gates open; beginning with the Casino Dixieland Jazz Band. Our resident DJ will keep the atmosphere lively on the Ladies Day Terrace throughout the afternoon & later in the Saddle Cocktail Bar that evening.

Local favourites Paddy Byrne & Vertigo will return by popular demand, performing immediately after the conclusion of horse racing and up until the evening greyhound racing gets underway.

The evening features one of the most prestigious events on the Irish greyhound racing calendar, the Time Dundalk International, proudly sponsored by Time Greyhound Nutrition. This race regularly attracts many of the sport’s leading greyhounds, trainers, and owners, providing a fitting climax to what promises to be an unforgettable day of sport, style, and entertainment.

Speaking ahead of the event, Lisa O’Connor, Sales & Marketing Manager at Dundalk Stadium said:

“Ladies Day continues to grow year after year and has become one of the most anticipated events on the Irish racing and social calendar. The return of Grainne McCoy and Suzanne Ryan as judges, coupled with a fantastic €3,000 prize fund with inclusions from Border Boutique Hire and Fairways Hotel, means we are expecting another incredible competition. With some of our hospitality options already sold out, we would encourage anyone considering attending to secure their tickets as soon as possible.”

Ladies Day 2026 takes place on Sunday, 12th July, with racing, fashion, live music, hospitality, and entertainment combining to create one of the standout events of the summer.

Tickets and hospitality packages are available now at www.dundalkstadium.com.

ENDS

Photo attached shows 2025 Ladies Day finalists with winner Megan Cunniss and judges.