Laurel Hill Schools Spring/Summer Fashion Show returns for 49th year on Thursday, March 5th, 2026

Pictured at the launch of the Laurel Hill Schools 2026 Fashion Show are Holman Lee Agency models Kelly Roos and Brenda Monahan with students from Laurel Hill Secondary School and Laurel Hill Coláiste as details of the annual fashion show taking place on March 5th were announced. Photograph Lisa Carey.

Limerick’s longest-running fashion show returns for 49th Year as the Laurel Hill Schools Spring/Summer Fashion Show 2026 is set for Thursday, March 5

The Laurel Hill Schools Spring/Summer Fashion Show will take place on Thursday, March 5 at 7.30pm in The Strand Hotel, Ennis Road, Limerick.

This much-anticipated annual event is organised by the Parents’ Advisory Council of Laurel Hill Secondary School and Laurel Hill Coláiste. Now in its 49th year, it proudly holds the title of the longest-running annual fashion show in Limerick and is the largest school fashion show in Munster, welcoming an audience of over 500 guests each year, including family and friends of both school communities.

The schools are delighted to be supported by a wide range of well-known boutiques and designers from Limerick and Clare. The show will be compèred by Celia Holman Lee, with models from the Holman Lee Agency presenting collections from Ber McNamara, Brass Boutique (Ennis), Brown Thomas, Earls & Pearls, Marlene& Co, Pamela Scott, Sinéad’s Boutique, and The Zip Yard.

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A total of 36 fifth-year students will take to the catwalk, modelling elegant ball gowns from Dani’s Closet and Pamela Scott, along with sportswear from So Hockey. New for 2026 is a formal men’s eveningwear segment, featuring tuxedos modelled by male students from neighbouring schools, kindly provided by Esquire Formal Wear.

Due to popular demand, some brave and much-loved teachers will once again return to the catwalk, showcasing fashion from Pamela Scott and Sexton’s Menswear, paired with footwear from Michael Gleeson Shoes.

The theme for this year’s show is Sustainable Fashion, and the event artwork for the brochure and poster has been specially created by the schools’ fifth-year art students, reflecting this important brief.

Doors open at 7.00pm, where guests will be welcomed with a glass of prosecco and treated to a pre-show exhibition of student artwork, alongside live music performed by the schools’ music students.

Hair and make-up will be provided by past pupil Catherine Hickey and the students of LCFE College, Mulgrave Street Campus. The door prize is generously sponsored by Keane’s Jewellers, O’Connell Street, Limerick.

The evening will conclude with an event raffle, generously supported by local businesses. Raffle tickets will be available on the night, with fantastic spot prizes to be won.

Principals Úna Uí Ghríofa (Laurel Hill Coláiste) and James Collins (Laurel Hill Secondary School) highlighted the importance of the event, stating, “This is a wonderful collaborative occasion for students and staff of both schools. It provides a fantastic opportunity to showcase the many talents of our students, celebrate the fashion of Limerick and Clare, and support a great cause. We are deeply grateful for the ongoing support of our sponsors, parents, and wider community.”

All proceeds from the event will directly benefit educational and extracurricular programmes at Laurel Hill Coláiste and Laurel Hill Secondary School.
Tickets cost €20 and will be available online via the schools’ Instagram pages and school apps from February 7th.