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ENNISTYMON is shaping up for fashion today with all and sundry getting ready for the Ennistymon Annual Fashion Show which takes place in the Falls Hotel this evening at 8.30pm.
The show will feature a range of smart and casual wear for both women and men with clothes from a number of local shops on display. The evening will be hosted by Alo- ma McKay and all the models on the night will be local.
The fashion show is the main fund- raiser for the Ennistymon Agricultur-
al Show, which takes place in July. As in previous years, more than half of all the money raised will go towards a nominated charity, this year being the Friends of Ennistymon Hospital.
“All the four local boutiques — Noinin, Cloie, Off The Rail and Savanna — have all donated some lovely outfits for the evening,’ said co-organiser, Susan Harvey.
“Barry’s Mensware, the new men’s shop in Ennistymon, is involved as well, as is Mona Cheri from Ennis, who will have a range of hats, party and debs dresses on show. The Bridal Emporium in Miltown will have a couple of wedding dresses, bridesmaid
dresses and tuxedos at the show.”
A large portion of the proceeds from this year’s event will go to the Ennistymon Hospital.
“They are looking at putting in a new kitchen and some of this money will go towards that,” she continued. “They do a lot of good fundraising work up there and are always making improvements. The charity side is a very important part of the event. It is really nice to be able to give to the different local charities.”
Tonight’s event is the first official engagement of this year’s Ennisty- mon Show, which takes place on Sat- urday 2 and Sunday 3 of June.
“We have been getting the prize list together and have been sending it out to a lot of different people and especially to the schools,’ continued Susan.
“We have sent it to more than I5 schools in the locality and the youth section is a very important part of the show. We will have a few new events in this year’s show and the best dressed dog competition will return after being such a success last year.
“We are looking forward to a good show and hopefully it will be one of the best in years.”
For more information, call Mau- reen on 065 7071487.