A community-led health initiative in south Sligo, believed to be one of the first of its kind in Europe, is impacting the lives of many across the west and northwest, including those with health conditions.
What began as an idea to supplement the income of a rural community facility, has become a vital source of physical and social support for many in the west.
Based at Ballinalack community facility, the ‘Hello GoodLife and Wellbeing Hub’ provides power-assisted exercise on machines suitable for adults of all ages.
Tom McGettrick, a farmer living with Parkinson’s disease, said the social aspect is just as important as the physical benefits.
“With Parkinson’s, the more you do today, the more you’ll be able to do tomorrow.
“I do it [circuit] four or five times a week. It’s like going for…