Pictured at the launch of the 2026 Office Chair Racing fundraiser at the Tralee Food Festival were from left; Denis Griffin (Moyderwell Primary School), Louise Brosnan (Principal St Ita’s & St Joseph’s School) and John Hickey (Principal Presentation Primary School); back left Jamie Ó Flannúra (Tralee Food Festival Judge) and John Drummey (Kerry Mental Health Association). Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTDTRALEE Food Festival is the backdrop for a mouth-watering battle to see which local primary school teacher tops the class in the 2026 Office Chair Racing fundraiser for Kerry Mental Health Association.
The hilarious fundraiser at 2pm on Sunday, May 17 on The Mall will see educators from the town’s primary schools compete for the coveted title that was won in 2025 by Maria O’Regan, Principal of Holy Family National School.
The participating schools are St John’s Parochial School, Holy Family, Presentation Primary, Moyderwell, CBS Primary, St Ita’s and St Joseph’s, Scoil Mhic Easmainn, Scoil Eoin Balloonagh, Caherleaheen, Listellick and St Brendan’s Blennerville.
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Each school has donated €50 to Kerry Mental Health Association with the Office Chair Racing Cup to be presented to the winning school.
The General Manager of Kerry Mental Health Association, John Drummey, said; “Another exciting year of Office Chair Racing is set to bring fun and entertainment to Tralee as one of our key annual fundraising events.
“Funds raised will help support people across the county experiencing mental health challenges, along with their families and carers.
“The proceeds will contribute towards the delivery of free and affordable Mental Health First Aid courses, as well as therapeutic arts and crafts workshops, transport services, and recovery-focused activities in day centres and community settings throughout Kerry.
“Continued support from local schools and the organisers of the Tralee Food Festival plays an important role in making this event possible each year, and it is greatly appreciated.”
Ken Tobin from the Tralee Food Festival Organising Team said; “This marks our fourth year partnering with Kerry Mental Health Association as our chosen charity partner.
“Through this ongoing collaboration, we are proud to support the organisation’s important work while encouraging the links between healthy eating, physical activity, enjoyment, and overall well-being.”
Volunteers will be collecting for Kerry Mental Health Association at the key Tralee Food Festival venues over the weekend giving customers an opportunity to donate towards the charity.
