PICTURES: Little Oaks Family Day at the Curragh during Juddmonte Irish Oaks Day

Award‑winning fashion broadcaster and stylist Emily O’Donnell unveiled the four winners of Styled by Nature, sponsored by Tulfarris Hotel & Golf Resort, at The Curragh Racecourse Co.Kildare during the Juddmonte Irish Oaks on July 17 and 18.

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Inspired by the lakes, gardens and breathtaking landscapes surrounding Tulfarris, the competition invited racegoers to interpret nature through their own personal style, resulting in an array of imaginative looks influenced by wildflowers, Wicklow sunsets, the Blessington Lakes and the rich colours and textures of the natural world.

The four winners were announced as Dee Maddock, winner of the Modern Headpiece Award, Dawn Knight, winner of the Sustainable Style Award, Suzanne McGarry, winner of Emily’s Edit and Veronica Walsh from Navan in Co Meath who was crowned the overall winner of the Styled by Nature Award.

Veronica championed Irish designers with a dress by Irish designer Tina Griffin and a headpiece by award‑winning milliner Carol Kennelly, Veronica’s look impressed Emily for its creativity, cohesion and celebration of Irish design talent. As the overall winner, Veronica receives exclusive private use of the seven‑bedroom 18th‑century Manor House at Tulfarris Hotel & Golf Resort, including a private dining experience for up to 14 guests. With her son’s upcoming wedding, Veronica plans to use her prize for a pre-wedding celebration for the bridal party.

Dawn Knight from Portarlington in Laois was presented with the Sustainable Style Award for her remarkable self‑designed dress created from repurposed curtain material and made especially for the day. She paired the dress with shoes from Folkston Shoe Company in Edenderry and a rented headpiece from Harrington Hats in Laois. Dawn’s look stood out for its originality, thoughtful craftsmanship and strong connection to the Styled by Nature theme. Her prize is a luxurious two‑night stay for two at the five‑star Castlemartyr Resort, including breakfast and dinner.

Dee Maddock from Straffan, Co. Kildare claimed the Modern Headpiece Award for her standout creation — a stunning floral headpiece crafted by her sister, Hats by Marie, using leftover craft foam. Suzanne McGarry from Sligo was selected for Emily’s Edit, a category recognising a standout contemporary look chosen personally by Emily O’Donnell. Suzanne re‑wore a Coast dress, paired with shoes by ASOS, a bag by 8th Sign and a rented headpiece from completelook.ie — a stylish and sustainable ensemble that resonated strongly with the Styled by Nature theme. Both Dee and Suzanne won an overnight stay in a Manor Bedroom at Tulfarris Hotel & Golf Resort, dinner for two in the award‑winning Fairways Restaurant, a bottle of wine and breakfast the following morning.

On the track, Johanna Walsh won the Juddmonte Irish Oaks at The Curragh Racecourse. She was ridden by Dylan Browne McMonagle and trained by Joseph Patrick O’Brien, winning the Group 1 Classic at 16:35 on Juddmonte Irish Oaks Day.

For upcoming racing fixtures and updates, please visit www.curragh.ie. Under-18s go free when accompanied by a paying adult.