Killarney, Co. Kerry – October 2025:
Red Chair Recruitment, led by Managing Director Fred McDonogh, is once again proud to continue its support of Kerry Mental Health Association’s “Tie Day Friday” fundraiser, which takes place this year on World Mental Health Day, Friday October 10th.
Now in its fifth year, Tie Day Friday has become a much-loved annual event across Kerry, encouraging people of all ages to wear a tie, take part in community activities, and help raise vital funds for local mental health services.
This year’s event will feature a nine-hour Irish dancing marathon relay outside Kirby’s Brogue Inn, Tralee, led by none other than five-time World Champion dancer David Geaney. Participants and spectators alike a
re invited to join the “mega dance” outside the Brogue and help shine a light on mental health awareness and support.
Red Chair Recruitment is delighted to have sponsored the stunning commemorative Tie Day Friday pins, which will be sold throughout Kerry in aid of the Kerry Mental Health Association.
“Our team is immensely proud to continue our partnership with Kerry Mental Health Association and the Tie Day Friday initiative,” said Fred McDonogh, Managing Director of Red Chair Recruitment. “This event captures everything we value – community spirit, connection, and supporting people when it matters most.”
John Drummey, Communications Officer for Kerry Mental Health Association, added:
“We are very grateful to Red Chair Recruitment for their continued support and for sponsoring this year’s beautiful Tie Day Friday pins. Every contribution helps us provide essential mental health services for people across Kerry, and we couldn’t do it without the generosity of local businesses and communities.”
Proceeds from the sale of the pins and all event activities will go directly towards supporting people living with mental health challenges, their families, and carers across the county.
To learn more about Tie Day Friday or how to get involved, visit www.kerrymentalhealth.ie.
The only thing to ask is please support this charity fun, fundraising day by purchasing the Red Chair Recruitment Tie-pins… they are stunning!!