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6. Mar 2020.

From London to Ballaghaderreen

For Pat Towey, cycling long distances has been somewhat of a second nature to him. In 2009, he cycled from Birmingham to Killybegs, at the same time he was being treated for cancer, but he powered ahead with the help of his doctors. The cycle, the Ballaghaderreen shedder says, was...

24. Feb 2020.

The Piano Man of Parteen Men’s Shed

As a young boy, Noel Kelly’s sight gradually deteriorated over his younger years. At age 11, Noel was sent to a school for children with visual impairments in Drumcondra, Dublin.

5. Feb 2020.

A new community for Waterford

Ireland has long been welcoming of different nationalities, and none other than the men’s sheds. However, disparities can sometimes arise from people with poor skills or a lack of English. Yet, one shed in Waterford is bringing people of different communities together to integrate into Irish society. The shed sits...

14. Sep 2018.

2018 Men’s Sheds Gathering – thank you, one and all!

500 men, 32 counties, four sporting legends, the Queen’s favourite fishmonger, and a Lord Mayor. Pairc Ui Chaoimh has never witnessed anything quite like the Men’s Sheds Gathering 2018, which brought all the aforementioned to Cork for two memorable days of fun and camaraderie. Ably compered by Irish Country Livingeditor...

2. Aug 2017.

How Men’s Sheds Work (Keenaghan, 2015)

Click here to read Keenaghan Collaborative’s 2015 report on the men’s sheds movement in Ireland, funded by the National of Suicide Prevention.