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Mary Gardiner and Deirdre Ferris fight to the finish. Photo by Dermot Crean
CROWDS lined the Mall on Sunday afternoon for a special fun event for a great cause.
Organised by and in support of Kerry Mental Health Association, a number of well known faces took to the streets for Office Chair Racing during the Tralee Food Festival.
Among the participants were Mayor of Tralee Mikey Sheehy, local Gardaí Aidan O’Mahony and Mary Gardiner, Cllrs Deirdre Ferris, Cathal Foley, Terry O’Brien and Niall ‘Botty’ O’Callaghan, Olympic rower Monika Dukarska, Kerry ladies football manager Declan Quill, President of Tralee Chamber Alliance Nathan McDonnell and basketballers Fergal and Darren O’Sullivan from The Castle Bar.
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A running commentary was provided by General Manager of the Kerry Mental Health Association, John Drummey and after very competitive preliminary rounds, it was Nathan McDonnell who defeated Monika Dukarska and Cllr Terry O’Brien in the final.
Great fun for an even better cause then and well done to all for taking part. Scroll down for photos…
Monika Dukarska and Deirdre Ferris aim for glory. Photo by Dermot Crean
Declan Quill, Niall ‘Botty’ O’Callaghan and Aidan O’Mahony at the starting line. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Declan Quil heads the field. Photo by Dermot Crean
Fergal O’Sullivan, Darren O’Sullivan and Mikey Sheehy get set while Mikey receive advice from Niall ‘Botty’ O’Callaghan. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Jostling for position. Photo by Dermot Crean
Nathan McDonnell, Cathal Foley and Terry O’Brien on their marks. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Three Strand Road men having the craic. Photo by Dermot Crean
Aidan O’Mahony on his way to victory. Photo by Dermot Crean
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A triumphant Mary Gardiner. Photo by Dermot Crean
Darren hitches a ride. Photo by Dermot Crean
Stacks beat the Naries. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Terry gets the better of Mary. Photo by Dermot Crean
Nathan cruises home to win the final. Photo by Dermot Crean
The champion…Nathan McDonnell receives his trophy. Photo by Dermot Crean
Cllr Deirdre Ferris and Nathan McDonnell ready for the off. Photo by Dermot Crean
Participants in the Office Chair Racing on Sunday. Photo by John Drummey
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