ANNA Marie Conroy, who works with Vero Moda in Athlone, was crowned the winner of the Barberstown Castle Sapphire Style Awards at the Curragh on Saturday.

From Ferbane in Co Offaly, Anna Marie attended with her husband Kieran and was winning a style prize for the first time.

She wore a vintage Karen Millen suit that was in her wardrobe for the last 15 years, shoes from Dune, and hat by Alison Roe, Roscrea. Her vintage blouse and bag were borrowed from her mum Marie, and the necklace from her mother-in-law Margaret.

Her prize was a luxury stay at Barberstown Castle and a sapphire worth €5,000.

On Sunday at the Curragh the spotlight shifted to families.

The Dragon Experience brought mythical magic to life at the racecourse with live dragon shows, and a meet-and-greet and photo opportunities with the dragons after each show.

Designed especially for children and families, the show featured animatronic and walkabout dragons.