Big night of fashion in the Longford Arms Hotel

Longford Federation ICA are hosting a fashion show in the Longford Arms Hotel this Friday evening October 11 as part of the Night Time Economy Project in Longford Town.

Olive Quinn explained, “Final preparations are well underway and we hope to put on an entertaining evening for all attending. If there's a profit at the end of the night we will be donating to local charities so more groups will benefit.”

The fashion show would not be possible without the participation of local shops and Longford Federation ICA express thanks to all who are participating;

Aine's Boutique teamed with Millinery Hats, Kenny's Boutique teamed with Millinery Hats, Kenny's Mens Fashion, Durkin's, Soul Boutique, Spirit Men, Cherche La Femme, Claffey's Ballymahon, Dunnes Stores Longford and Paco.

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Olive added, “Also a big thanks to the models who have decided to step out of their comfort zone. We owe you all a big thank you. We have ICA members, non members, children and some very brave gentlemen and we hope you all enjoy the night.”

Tickets are priced at just €10 and can be purchased from any guild member, Bells shop, Newtownforbes, Soul Boutique Longford or by contacting May Campbell on 086 3751242, you can also pay on the door and for your €10 you will get entry to the show and you will also receive a ticket for a door prize.

On the night there will be a raffle with some lovely prizes, and that's not all, there will also be a cash prize of €150 for the best dressed lady.

Stylist Marie Carton will be on hand to provide some style tips and she will also announce the winner of the best dressed lady, so another good reason to attend. Doors open at 6pm and the show will start at 7pm sharp so get in early and don't miss out.
As well as fashion on the night there will be craft stalls in the ballroom and you can browse these before the show starts and maybe make a purchase or two.

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Students from Cnoc Mhuire Granard will be in attendance with five top class upcycled Junk Kouture fashion designs and this will demonstrate what can be done with old clothes or indeed any article that can be recycled.

Olive pointed out, “This will prove very interesting and maybe we might get some ideas of how to use old clothes or items instead of just discarding old pieces that we think are no good.”

The five Junk Kouture designs that will feature are; "Life of Pine" made from pine cones, broken hanging baskets and wool. "Too Hot to Handle" made from sun hats and tulle. "Endgame” is made from old board games and broken toys. "Soother or Later" made from baby dodies and a baby cot mobile. "Fit to be tied" Made from Ties.

As well as Junk Kouture, two ICA ladies are modelling some upcycled items and everyone is looking forward to seeing what they have come up with.

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Olive outlined, “We also have an ICA ladies feature and in this we have ICA ladies modelling in the age groups from the 20's to the 90's and this shows that ICA is welcoming to women of all ages, from 18 upwards and they will all be strutting their stuff on the catwalk.”

And just when you think it's all over, the one and only Ray Montanna will entertain guests after the show. So make sure to bring your dancing shoes to dance the night away, a lovely ending to what is hoped will be a great evening's entertainment.
Olive concluded, “So to all you ladies and gents out there, the place to be on Friday night is The Longford Arms Hotel Longford from 6pm until late. Again we want to thank the business in Longford and beyond for coming on board with us to put on this great show, the models who will take to the catwalk, the committee behind the scenes who have worked tirelessly to put this all together and to all who have purchased tickets we hope you all have a great night and we look forward to seeing you all on Friday night.

“We are updating our Facebook page daily with some of our models and so check out Longford Federation ICA and you can see some of the lovely ladies and gents we have modelling for us.”