Laois man pipped at the post in Most Stylish competition at Irish Derby

Michael Fitzpatrick from Laois (centre of pic) who came runner-up in the Best Dressed competition at the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby at the Curragh Racecourse in Kildare.
Laois native Michael Fitzpatrick was runner-up in the hotly contested Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Best Dressed competition at The Curragh Racecourse.
Michael is pictured above with the winner of the competition Angela Belle McSweeney from Australia (on left) Angela wearing Dior Shoes, hat by Cynthia Jones Bryson Millinery, Dress is from Bronx and Banco, designed by Natalie De Banco and bag is by Cult Gai. Runners up were Michael Fitzpatrick from Laois and Joice da Silva from Brazil but living in Dublin. Winner of the Best Dressed competition, sponsored by Dubai Duty Free, receives a luxurious VIP trip to Dubai awarded to the winner. The award-winning airport retailer was also the title sponsor of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby, as well as several other races on the card at the renowned Kildare track.