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LADIES’ Day has kicked off in style at Epsom Races with women dressed to the nines for the racing action.

From pastel midi dresses to jaw-dropping headpieces, many glamorous attendees have pulled out all the stops with their fashion looks – including Georgia ‘Toff’ Toffolo.

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These women shunned colour and opted for matching white dresses[/caption]

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Georgia ‘Toff’ Toffolo looked sensational in a brown polkadot shirt and white maxi skirt[/caption]

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Gabby Logan wrapped up for Ladies’ Day in a cream coat and was joined by husband Kenny[/caption]

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Women have arrived at Epsom Races for Ladies’ Day with glamorous dresses and headpieces[/caption]

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There was no missing this bold attendee who appeared to be inspired by rainbow sweets[/caption]

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Butter yellow proved to be a popular colour at the Surrey racecourse, with this guest wearing a strapless gown[/caption]

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Revellers appeared in high spirits as they watched the racing with drinks in hand[/caption]

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Many made the most of the sunny weather to pose for fun photos[/caption]

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Racegoers appeared in high spirits as they sipped bubbly in the sun[/caption]

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This woman was pretty in pink with a headpiece that was sure to have attracted a lot of attention[/caption]

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Many women have chosen a pastel theme for this year’s extravaganza[/caption]

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This quirky guest wore a hat decorated with rubber ducks[/caption]

Jungle Queen Toff, 30, was characteristically elegant in a brown polkadot shirt and white maxi skirt.

Today is day one of The Betfred Derby Festival and guests appear in high spirits at the prestigious event.

In typical Ladies’ Day fashion, guests have donned their fanciest dresses as they pop bottles of bubbly to celebrate.

Many have matched their fascinators and hats to their colourful ensembles for the full wow effect.

And many groups of friends have been seen posing for selfies to document the day.

Every year, the Surrey-based Epsom Downs Racecourse welcomes over 155,000 racegoers over the two-day racing bonanza.

While the popular Ladies’ Day is taking place today, the world’s greatest Flat race, the Epsom Derby, is roaring back into action on Saturday.

This year the event has been hit by yellow weather warning with thunderstorms and hail predicted to smash the famous track for the biggest race of the year.

There is no official dress code in the Grandstand enclosure at The Betfred Derby Festival, but attendees are encouraged to dress to “feel your best.”

The website advises outfits can be anything “from bright and bold to subtle and sophisticated.”

They added: “This is racing’s most spectacular carnival, after all.”

However, some clothing items are banned.

The racecourse prohibits “inappropriate or offensive outfits” or sports clothes featuring “team colours” or “team kits.”

While the main areas of the racecourse are more relaxed, those with tickets for the Queen Elizabeth II Stand, will have to follow a formal dress code.

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Despite the yellow weather warning for the weekend, many guests dressed for the sun[/caption]

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Guests should wear “either black or grey morning dress with a top hat, service dress or full national costume is obligatory on Derby Day.”

It adds: “You must wear formal day dress or a tailored trouser suit, with a hat or fascinator.”

The Epsom Derby is held at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey on the first Saturday of June each year, and it dates back to 1780.

The iconic race is taking place on Saturday June 1 at  4.30pm BST and fans can watch the race live on ITV1 and Racing TV.

But you can also follow SunSport where we will be providing you with all the latest news.

The Epsom Derby is Britain’s biggest race of the Flat season and so the country’s leading middle-distance three-year-olds will look to make history in the stallion-making contest.

The race features a big field of runners slugging it out over 12 furlongs on Epsom’s iconic track.

Jockeys, trainers and owners will all be dreaming of the £850,000 first prize and a chance to enter the sport’s folklore.

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MUM-to-be RTE star Doireann Garrihy’s family is growing even bigger.

The 2FM host revealed earlier this year that herself and her husband Mark Mehigan are expecting their first child together.

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And it was announced today that Doireann’s sister Ailbhe is also pregnant.

The Dublin beauty and her husband Ruaidhri Hehir, who she married in 2019, already have two sons, Sean, four, and Fionn, two.

Ailbhe took to Instagram today to reveal the very exciting news.

She shared a black&white photo of her little ones holding up a book with the words, ‘There’s a house inside my mummy’, written at the front.

The 35-year-old captioned her post: “Some light bedtime reading.
Feeling so blessed to be expecting baby number three later this year.”

Ailbhe’s family, friends and fans all flooded the comment section with love and support.

Doireann, who’s clearly overjoyed by the news, commented: “The best year ever awaits.”

The eldest Garrihy sister, Aoibhin, wrote: “Another angel to love with all our hearts.”

RTE star Carl Mullen said: “Ahhh this is absolutely fab news, massive congrats to you all.”

Emma added: “Congratulations! Another angel to love. Another lively laugh in your house. Another pair of giddy feet flitting across your floorboards. What a gift.”

Doireann and her husband Mark Mehigan exchanged vows six months ago at the K Club, Kildare, on November 29, 2024.

The 2FM host took to Instagram last week to share some stunning photos of their wedding day as they’re six months married.

She captioned her post: “Six months of us @mehiganmark.”

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One photo showed the newly weds on the dance floor on their big day and revealed that their first dance song was You Get What You Give by New Radical.

The 33-year-old came onto her Instagram Stories as well to share the kind gesture Mark did for her.

Doireann said: “The perfect addition to my iced coffee. Mark surprised me with a smaller version of our wedding cake.

“Chocolate biscuit from 2210. Like… the most sensationally delicious thing of all time. This will be breakfast.”

While Mark paid his own special tribute for Doireann with a loved-up wedding snap and said: “Six months married to the beautiful Doireann Garrihy today.

“I’m a very lucky man.”

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LOVE Island star Ben has revealed his Casa Amor game plan, and admitted he’s not scared to step on toes. 

The hunky Islander, 23, is one of the new singletons looking for love on the ITV2 dating show.

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Love Island star Ben has revealed his Casa Amor game plan, and admitted he’s not scared to step on toes[/caption]

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Ben will get to know the Casa Amor girls if he gets to that stage[/caption]

And he spoke about the possibility of reaching the Casa Amor stage of the show, and how he’d act if he did. 

Ben told The Sun and other press: “If I’ve got loyalty to a girl, I would do my absolute best to go and sleep outside on my own.

“But if we’re kind of 50/50, and there’s five new girls coming in, it’s going to be hard not to just, you know. 

“Basically, I’ve got to go and say hello, we’ve got to get to know each other, so at least we’ll see when we’re there I guess.”

Ben also discussed his villa ‘game plan,’ adding: “I’m not going to be afraid to step on anyone’s toes.

“I think when you’re in there you’ve got to look out for yourself, and you’ve got to get what you want in there at the end of the day. 

“Everyone’s in the same boat, so if it’s early days in there and there’s a girl I like and I have no loyalties to anyone, it’s fair game.” 

And he’s open to getting down and dirty in the villa – and has even worked out a way to hide his bedroom antics.

About having sex in the villa, Ben said: “I can never say never, you know, you gotta take every day as it comes.

“Who knows if there’s a girl and I sharing a bed with and she’s sexy, who knows what it’s gonna cuddling every night, it could get carried away.”

The 6ft 2ins model from Gloucester teased: “The hideaway is there for the taking as well, so we’ll wait and see.

“I’ve already told my family that I will try and keep it as PG as possible, because I have my niece watching so I do need to make an effort to keep it PG. 

“But then again, there’s nothing wrong with just putting a quick cover over, so I could just do that and people will think we’re just having a quick cuddle, and that that is all it was.” 

Ben, who is a private hire taxi driver, is a big fan of showing off his six pack in mirror selfies on social media.

In a video on his Star Now modelling page, he said: “My main line of work is modelling, which I’ve been doing for about five or six years now.

“But when I’m not doing that, my hobbies are either going to the gym or playing football.”

Ben already has a connection to the reality TV world, as he is followed on Instagram by Married At First Sight star Lacey Martin.Love Island host Maya Jama will kick off the brand new series on Monday, June 9.

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Ben will be on screens from June 9 when Love Island returns[/caption]

WITH energy bills often being a top expense for Irish households, it may seem like there’s not much you can do to save money.

But one electrician has shared his top tips for lowering your energy bills by hundreds of euro each year that many might not be aware of.

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Dan O’Shea is Screwfix’s Trade Apprentice winner for 2025[/caption]

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And he shared all of his tips to reduce energy costs in the home[/caption]

Dan O’Shea is a 20-year-old electrician from Co Longford who has recently been named the 2025 Screwfix Trade Apprentice winner.

Raised in Newtowncashel, Dan gained his skills working alongside his father Enda in farming and carpentry, giving him an understanding of the trades from an early age.

His journey into becoming an electrician began after leaving his studies in agricultural science at UCD to pursue an apprenticeship.

Dan said: “My parents always told me to do well in school so I did and I studied hard and got into UCD for agricultural science.

“Within two weeks I dropped out. I was always surrounded by trades and working with my uncle and my dad so I decided to do an apprenticeship with FWhite electrical.”

Now the youngest winner of 2025’s Screwfix’s trade apprentice, this promising electrician has shared all of his tips to lower energy costs in the home.

One of Dan’s first recommendations is to replace all fluorescent and conventional light bulbs with LED lighting due to their energy efficiency and longer lifespan.

LED lights consume up to 80 per cent less electricity than traditional incandescent or fluorescent bulbs, and Dan says this can lead to major savings on household energy bills over time.

Dan said: “In many households there is old lighting, fluorescent tubes, fluorescent bulbs but nowadays we have LED lights.

“These are great – they have a longer shelf life, it’s usually better lighting, it can be controlled from your phone and they are far handier on electricity costs.”

Another tip Dan has is to switch off electrical appliances completely when they are not in use, as many devices continue to draw power and inflate energy costs.

Small habits, such as frequently turning lights on and off or repeatedly using appliances like toasters and kettles unnecessarily, can see a major increase in electricity consumption.

Everyday habits

And to help homeowners monitor their usage, Dan advises installing an ESB smart meter, which provides real-time data on energy consumption.

Smart meters allow users to see which appliances are the most energy-intensive and adjust their habits accordingly, making energy savings more achievable.

What’s more, he said that there may be grants available to assist homeowners with the installing them.

Dan said: “There are ESB smart meters and that allows you to track your energy usage.

“I’ve talked to a lot of people about them and it helps them to see what they’re spending their energy on – if you’re able to keep track of your energy usage and amend it over the long run that is how you will save money.”

Another tip Dan has is scheduling energy-heavy appliances, such as washing machines and dishwashers, to run during off-peak hours at night.

Running these appliances at night not only reduces energy costs but also eases demand on the national grid during peak daytime hours.

‘Save thousands on your electricity bills’

And beyond everyday energy-saving habits, Dan believes that investing in solar panels is the single most effective way for Irish homeowners to reduce their energy costs.

Solar panels work by converting sunlight into usable electricity, which can then power household appliances.

They can significantly decrease electricity bills by generating free, renewable energy and in some cases, surplus energy can be sold back to the grid.

And Dan said while it may take 3/4 years to start seeing your return on your investment, in the long run it could save you thousands.

He added: “The biggest one is solar panels – within four years they pay for themselves and it is pretty much free electricity from then on.

“It’s gone crazy across Ireland and the majority of new homes are being built with them or installing them.

“You get your money back within a couple of years and then you save thousands on your electricity bills going forward.”

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Dan believes solar panels are the best way to reduce your energy costs[/caption]

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