SOCIAL media star Kayleigh Trappe has made a big impression in the world of entertainment in recent years so it is no surprise to hear the comedian will be appearing at the Galway Races this year.

However, we are a bit disappointed to see that the queen of lip sync is only being asked along to Ballybrit to judge the most stylish competition on the Friday night of the Galway Races. Surely she should also be made to reproduce Jerry Hannon’s Galway Plate commentary?

Kayleigh will be joining Marietta Doran to judge the most stylish racegoer at Galway, the event being sponsored by Athlone Towncentre for the 13th year. The winner will receive a €2,500 Athlone Towncentre gift card, a two-night break in the four-star Sheraton Athlone Hotel with dinner and spa treatments, and a €500 voucher for Fields, The Jewellers.

“For me, the best style isn’t about the price tag but the craic, the creativity, and maybe a bit of clever wardrobe recycling,” Kayleigh said. “Old dress, new hat, big smile. Bob’s your uncle. May the hats be high and the heels be sturdy!”

The Friday night attendance was over 22,000 last year but that was a damp evening and the figure is usually a fair bit higher. It reached 31,000 on one occasion.