Daring headpieces, dramatic styles and eye-catching accessories were sported on at Dublin Horse Show’s Ladies Day at the RDS.
Pamela Ryan from Drimnagh, Dublin, was crowned the winner of the event’s 2026 Best Dressed competition on Thursday.
More than 400 entrants preregistered online before the event, and 472 entrants were registered on the day itself for the competition.
Pamela Ryan, from Drimnagh, wins the Best Dressed Competition on Ladies Day at the Gallagher Horse Show 2026 at the RDS. Photograph: Alan Betson/The Irish Times 
Anne Holthaus, Aisling McCarthy, who won Most Creative Hat, Gigi Lynn Browne and Molly Kane, on Ladies Dayw 2026. Photograph: Alan Betson/The Irish Times
A view of showgoers headpieces at the Dublin Horse Show. Photo: INPHO/Henry Simpson 
Jenifer Williams, dressed for Ladies Day at the Dublin Horse Show, RDS. Photo: Sam Boal/Collins Photos
Orla Fitzpatrick, from Dublin, Breda Butler, of Tipperary and Anne Marie Corbett from Cork, registered to compete in the Best Dressed Competition on Ladies Day. Photograph: Alan Betson/The Irish Times 
A pink emsemble for Ladies Day at the Dublin Horse Show. Photo: Sam Boal/Collins Photos
A variety of styles, colour choices and accessories were on show at the Dublin Horse Show for Ladies Day. Photo: Sam Boal/Collins Photos 
Louise Murphy from Tramore, Anne Malone from Offaly and Jenny Ryan from Roscommon at the RDS for Ladies Day. Photo: INPHO/Morgan Treacy 
An array of headpieces were sported by Ladies Day best dressed entrants. Photo: Sam Boal/Collins Photos
Emily Bradley and Jess Crewe dressed to impress for Ladies Day. Photo: Sam Boal/Collins Photos
Sarah Bradley from Stillorgan, attends Ladies Day at the Dublin Horse Show. Photo: Sam Boal/Collins Photos
Tariq Anwar from India with Kathy Langley from Tipperary at the Dublin Horse Show. Photo: INPHO/Henry Simpson 
This year’s Ladies day best dressed competition saw 472 entrants on the day. Photo: INPHO/Henry Simpson 
Lisa Walsh, Ann Marie Dunning, Breda Butler, Jennie Ryan and Aíne Malone dressed to impress for Ladies Day. Photo: Sam Boal/Collins Photos 
Pamela Ryan, from Drimnagh, with her winning bouquet at the RDS. Photograph: Alan Betson/The Irish Times