Kells Men’s Shed takes delivery of Brand New Adman Steel Shed

Kells and District Mens’ Shed are delighted with the installation of their new steel shed. “It was quite an emotional experience to see it being built before our eyes”, said chairman Seamus McDonagh, who had worked for this moment for many years. Kells and District Men’s Shed won the brand new steel shed in a competition sponsored by Wexford based manufacturers Adman Steel Sheds

The members watched with anticipation as the Adman company arrived in Kells, with four trucks and eight workmen, to construct the steel shed which will be their new workshop. From 8am to 2pm Adman construction workers worked to erect the 40 x 26 shed on the green field site adjacent to Riverside housing estate. The installation of the new shed was the result of a huge effort from members and considerable support from the community of Kells. “It brought attention to the shed and we hope this will result in the recruitment of new members”.

The Shed’s,Management Committee worked closely with Meath County Council, local councillors and Minister Helen McEntee over a number of years to secure the new site in Kells and is very grateful for their support. The committee continues to take every opportunity to access funding opportunities through grants, trivia quizzes and networking. One of those opportunities was the competition which they entered to win the Adman shed. Watch the moment they won the prize at the IMSA conference last November below

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The shed members will not be resting on their laurels. Fund raising will continue in order to complete the project including connecting the services, fitting out the interior of the shed, complete ground-works and the enhance to the site. “This is an on-going job of work”, commented the chairman, “We are very proud of what we have achieved so far and we aim to keep working with the community and supporters to get this workshop up and running”. Members currently meet in a rented space in Eureka House on Wednesdays 2pm – 4pm where they engage in social, educational and workshop activities. New members are welcome.

Read the full story in the Meath Chronicle HERE.
K&DMs can be contacted on 086-0456967 or info.kellsmensshed@gmail.com