McCabes Pharmacy teams up with Athletic Ireland for major new initiative
McCabes Pharmacy has been named as the exclusive pharmacy partner of Athletics Ireland.
As part of the new collaboration, McCabes Pharmacy will become the title sponsor of Athletics Ireland's national community fitness initiative.
The initiative has been rebranded as the McCabes Pharmacy Fit for Life Programme. McCabes Pharmacy has been named as the exclusive pharmacy partner of Athletics Ireland. Pic: Maxwell's
Designed to support people of all fitness levels, the programme encourages communities across Ireland to get moving.
Irish Olympians Thomas Barr and Kate O'Connor were on hand to launch the McCabe Pharmacy Fit for Life Programme.
They were joined by members of Athletics Ireland and team members from McCabes Pharmacy. Kate O'Connor and Thomas Barr at the launch. Pic: Maxwell's
Speaking about the partnership, Kate O'Connor said: 'It's brilliant to see such a supportive and welcoming space for people getting into fitness or coming back to it.'
'Programmes like this really show that movement is for everyone, and it's amazing to see McCabes Pharmacy helping communities across Ireland take those first steps.'
Hamish Adams, CEO of Athletics Ireland, continued: 'We're delighted to welcome McCabes Pharmacy as our exclusive pharmacy partner and title sponsor of Fit for Life.'
'Their dedication to accessible, personalised healthcare aligns seamlessly with our goal of making fitness enjoyable and achievable for everyone, no matter where they're starting from.'
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