Rugby legend, celebrity, and fashion icon, Brent Pope, who was one of the many celebrity guests at the 2018 charity fashion event, 'The Show' organised by Tullamore-based fashion stores, Guy Clothing and KODE Clothing.

'The Show' fashion extravaganza returns to Tullamore

One of the most eagerly-anticipated events for Midlands fashionistas is the annual fashion extravaganza known as ‘The Show’ which returns to the Bridge House Hotel on Wednesday night next, November 16, after a two year Covid gap.

The huge charity event, which is the brainchild of husband and wife team and well-known local business couple, Anthony and Kara Kearns, has selected The Ashling Murphy Memorial Fund and Accessible Counselling Tullamore (ACT) as their chosen charities for this year.

Anthony Kearns, proprietor of Guy Clothing, and Kara, proprietor of KODE Clothing, are delighted to be able to bring ‘The Show’ to Tullamore for the sixth year and are promising a bigger and better event than ever this year.

A number of brand ambassadors for Guy and KODEwill take to the catwalk to model some of their top fashion looks. Among them will be hugely-popular country music star, Mike Denver, who will take to the stage at the interval to entertain the audience.

Other brand ambassadors who will be modelling on the night include former Kerry footballer, Dancing With the Stars champion and founder of AOM Fitness, Aidan O’Mahony; Offaly footballer Anton Sullivan; Westmeath senior footballer and Tailteann Cup champion, Kieran Martin and Elite Irish boxer and European bronze medallist, Gráinne Walsh.

They will be joined on the catwalk in the Bridge House Hotel by a host of other big names such as Tanisha Gorey, who plays Asha Alahan in Coronation Street; former RTE broadcaster, Michael Lyster; Westmeath footballer and Ultimate Hell Week participant, Boidu Sayeh; MEP and former Rose of Tralee winner, Maria Walsh and Meath comedian, Fred Cooke.

Guy Clothing and KODE Clothing will be showcasing clothing from their two Tullamore-based stores at ‘The Show’ including their formal and casual styles across clothing and footwear, along with their kids clothing and footwear ranges.

All proceeds from this year’s huge fashion event will go directly to the two deserving charities chosen by Anthony and Kara Kearns, the Ashling Murphy Memorial Fund and Accessible Counselling Tullamore.

The last time ‘The Show’ took place in Tullamore was in November 2019, and Antonia, Noel and the Bridge House team pulled out all the stops to create a stunning ambience on the night. Such is the popularity of the event that hundreds of people began queuing early to get front row seats to see a wide range of fashion and style across the mens, ladies, kids and footwear range.

The first 200 people in attendance received amazing goodie bags containing gifts from the main suppliers to the two clothing stores, and everyone also received percentage off vouchers for Guy Clothing and KODE.

Local dance group Donlon Dance Academy Tullamore opened the show with the Greatest showman dance – entertaining the large crowd.

All models that took part were local and gave their time free to help on the night. To the delight of the audience a few familiar well-known faces took to the catwalk

Including – Brand Ambassadors to Guy Clothing & KODE Clothing & Footwear.

Talented music entertainer Mike Denver who also took to the stage at the interval and wowed the crowds with some country favourites.

Shane Dooley - Offaly Hurler

Eoin Carrol - Offaly footballer

Kieran Martin – Westmeath footballer

Grainne Walsh -Irish boxer & European medallist, Brand Ambassador to KODE

Also, special guests took to the catwalk on the night – Mikie North and Samia Longchambon who play Gary and Maria in Coronation Street took to the catwalk, along with Brent Pope and Jennifer Byrne Rose of Tralee 2018 from Offaly.

All modelled and mingled with the crowd to take photos and sign autographs

Aidan O Mahony and Jennifer Byrne judges the best dressed on the night and one lady and one gent went away happy with a 100.00 voucher to spend in Guy and Kode.

Representatives from Jigsaw Offaly and Offaly Search and Recovery spoke on the night highlighting the importance of these fundraises for their charities and how money is spent – while MC Brian Cunningham agent to the stars went through the looks of the night and kept the crowd entertained throughout the fashion show.

The exceptionally talented Tom photography who was a main sponsor of the event, captured the whole night where attendees got to pose with some well-known stars during the interval. Sarah Jane Foster from SJF productions who also sponsored the event mesmerised with her videography skills where she took the time to do interviews and photos with special guests and attendees on the night.

Huge amount of spot prizes was given out – Including hotel breaks, race nights and a weekend away at a Mike Denver Concert including 2 nights and breakfast. Local businesses and our suppliers gave generously.

Anthony and Kara took to the stage at the end of the night with a bespoke poem ad reminding people why events like this are so important to them – ‘’when you have the chance to give back with the help of the community to raise much needed funds for local charity’’. Here is to building this now Annual event – ‘’THE SHOW’’.

This event is growing every year and we are so pleased as a business to be able to do this – this event is only a success down to the generosity of the public that support it every year and the models and special guests on the night that take time out of their busy schedules to take part without fees.

It is a fun filled night for everyone and better still we are doing our bit for Charity. Both charities received a cheque for over €4,000 each from the 2019 show.