The winner of the Barberstown Castle Sapphire Style Awards Anna Marie Conroy from Ferbane alongside judges Arthur Gourounlian and Brian Dowling. Photo: Damien Eagers

Offaly woman wins Curragh style event

Ferbane woman Anna Marie Conroy was crowned the winner of the Barberstown Castle Sapphire Style Awards  at the Curragh yesterday (Saturday).

This was Anna Marie's first ever style award win and she was delighted with the success. She attended the races with her husband Kieran Conroy.

Anna Marie was wearing a vintage Karen Millen suit that was in her wardrobe for the last 15 years, shoes from Dune, hat by Alison Roe Roscrea, vintage blouse and bag are borrowed from her mum Marie, and a necklace is borrowed from her mother-in-law Margaret. Anna Marie is pictured alongside judges and fashion icons Arthur Gourounlian and Brian Dowling.

The winner of the Barberstown Castle Sapphire Style Awards Anna Marie Conroy from Ferbane. Photo by Damien Eagers Photography
The winner of the Barberstown Castle Sapphire Style Awards Anna Marie Conroy, centre from Ferbane in Co Offaly, with Runners Up, Joice Da Silva, from Dublin and Micheal Fitzpatrick, from Stradbally, Laois, pictured alongside judges and fashion icons Arthur Gourounlian and Brian Dowling and Amanda Torrens, Owner of Barberstown Castle. Photo by Damien Eagers Photography
Anna Marie Conroy. Photo by Damien Eagers Photography
Photo by Damien Eagers Photography

Anna Marie works in Vero Moda, Athlone.

With this year’s theme “Shine in Blue,” racegoers lit up the course in bold and breathtaking shades of blue, competing for a glittering prize including a luxury stay at Barberstown Castle and a sapphire worth €5,000. The Curragh Racecourse continues to blend world-class racing with fearless fashion and unforgettable entertainment. For more see curragh.ie.