Limerick Youth Fashion Show Extravaganza at South Court Hotel!

On Saturday 28th November 2009 the youth clubs of Limerick city and county came together and put on a fashion extravaganza at the South Court Hotel in Raheen. Featuring the young people’s interpretation of styles from the ‘60’s, ‘70’s, ‘80‘s, ‘90 and the ‘noughties’ it was a virtual feast of haute couture and cutting edge design! The show provided everyone with the opportunity to showcase their unique fashion flair!
The event was supported by a capacity crowd of young people, their families and friends. The winners were for Best Dressed ‘60’s – Lydia Kenneally Rathkeale Youth Project, for Best Dressed ‘70’s – Shannon Naughton Rathkeale Youth Project, for Best Dressed in the ‘80’s Castleconnell Youth Club, for Best Dressed ‘90’s – Eimear O’Connor Rathkeale Youth Project and for Best Dressed ‘noughties’ Holly of Askeaton Youth Club. The prize for the Most Original Design with to Askeaton Youth Club for their use of recycled materials to make their costumes. The runners up for the Most Original Design were Roslyn Ryan and Robyn Merrick from Caherconlish – both of whom were dressed as Michael Jackson.
We would like to thank everyone for their participation and in particular those who supplied prizes and support including Photo Magic Castletroy, Bloomers Restaurant in Rathkeale, Giltenane’s Pharmacy Rathkeale, Castleconnell Youth Club, Bradshaw’s Pub Castleconnell, Head to Toe Hair and Beauty Salon Castleconnell, Spin City Castleconnell, Bia Bombay Castleconnell, Karma Beauty Salon Caherconlish, Gannons Pharmacy Hospital, Kathleen’s Hair Salon in Knocklong, BB’s Coffee and Muffins, girl band Sparkle who provided entertainment for the event along with the Rathkeale Hip Hop group and Paul O’Connor who performed some of his own music. DJ Declan Hughes very kindly provided the backing music for each of the eras and was MC for the event.
Limerick Youth Service supports over 40 youth clubs throughout Limerick city and county and run lots of fun, recreational and educational events throughout the year. If you would like to find out more about youth clubs in your area or if you think that your suburb or village would benefit from setting up a youth club why not contact Limerick Youth Service on 061 412444 and ask to speak to Damian Landy who will be more than happy to help you will your queries.