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Paul Keane of Moriarty Civil Engineering celebrates being crowned Office Chair Racing champion 2015 with President of Tralee Chamber Alliance John Drummey, Junior Locke of St Vincent de Paul, Mayor of Tralee Tom McEllistrim and Christy Lynch of St Vincent de Paul. Photo by Dermot Crean
INSTEAD of taxis and other vehicles driving through The Mall on Saturday, shoppers got a view of a very different mode of transport.
The second annual Office Chair Racing event, organised by Tralee Chamber Alliance, took place in the town centre with contestants from the business and political worlds coming together to raise much needed cash for St Vincent de Paul.
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Mark Leen acted as MC for the event – and sang a few tunes as well – as contestants rocked and rolled down the Mall.
Kerry Dáil deputies Martin Ferris and Michael Healy Rae were joined by councillors John Brassil, Sam Locke, Graham Spring as well as many other locals during the fun event.
Shoppers looked on in amusement as a number of heats – filled with craic and roguery – took place to determine the champion.
In the end, it was Paul Keane of Moriarty Civil Engineering who was the winner after beating Colm O’Brien from Aspen Grove.
His achievements were overshadowed by some shenanigans by the politicians however, as John Brassil played fast and loose with the rules while Michael Healy Rae gave Martin Ferris a boost in one of the races (click here for previous story).
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John Drummey celebrates winning his heat. Photo by Dermot Crean
Cllr Sam Locke speeds down the Mall. Photo by Dermot Crean
Fun before the start of the Office Chair Racing. Photo by Dermot Crean
A good crowd stopped to watch the fun. Photo by Dermot Crean
Mark Leen was the MC for the event on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
John Drummey and Colm O’Brien fight for a place in the final. Photo by Dermot Crean
Martin Ferris, Michael Healy Rae and Graham Spring roll with it. Photo by Dermot Crean
Faces in the crowd on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Enjoying the fun on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
