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20. Sep 2021.

Irish Men’s Sheds Association highlights need for supports as sheds reopen

Today (Monday 20th September) is a momentous occasion for thousands of men across the country. After almost 19 months of closure for some, the 360 plus men’s sheds in the Republic of Ireland can finally reopen. This return to the sheds, and the larger return to normality across Irish society,...

1. Sep 2021.

September Reopening confirmed for all Men’s Sheds

Dear shedders, Following yesterday’s announcement (31st August 2021) from the Taoiseach and the release of the government’s ‘Reframing the Challenge’ plan, which contains specific advice for men’s sheds, there has been a major breakthrough. The Irish Men’s Sheds Association (IMSA) is delighted to confirm that all our sheds will be...

25. Aug 2021.

Watch back: Toolbox essentials with Ronan O’Sullivan

Back by popular demand! Last month we welcomed back the ever-knowledgeable Ronan O’Sullivan for another jam-packed IMSA Shedcast. DIY expert Ronan talked us through the essentials that every handyman should have in their toolbox, especially if you’re looking to build a shed like his own! Whether for marking, measuring, cutting...

12. Aug 2021.

Irish Men’s Sheds Association pleads with Taoiseach for full reopening of sheds next month

The Irish Men’s Sheds Association (IMSA) has today written to Taoiseach Micheál Martin, urging him to sanction the full reopening of sheds in September. This plea comes at a critical juncture for our members across the country, as many have become disillusioned in recent weeks and feel left behind. As...

30. Jul 2021.

Irish Men’s Sheds in campaign to raise awareness of dementia

The Irish Men’s Sheds Association has today launched a new manual ‘Your Shed & Dementia’ aimed at raising awareness of the condition, as well as offering advice for “Shedders”, their families and carers on supporting a member with dementia. Developed in partnership with the HSE’s Dementia: Understand Together campaign and...

16. Jun 2021.

Sheds for Life Impact Report Launched

The Irish Men’s Sheds Association’s (IMSA) report entitled ‘The Sheds for Life Impact Report’ was launched virtually, Monday 14 June by Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly TD. The research, carried out by Aisling McGrath of Waterford Institute of Technology on behalf of the IMSA and the Irish Research Council, highlights...

11. Mar 2021.

Worksafe Homesafe with Mercury Engineering

Safety is an anchor value for Mercury Engineering with 20,000 safety audits carried out in 2020 so who better to advise Shedders on safety tips than Robert O’Dowd, Group Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager; Declan O’Donovan, Senior Project Manager in Healthcare and Aoife Behan, Office Manager and leader of...

1. Mar 2021.

Now online! Shed Layout and Fit-out Masterclass with Ronan O’Sullivan

We had a great shedcast on Wednesday 10 March with woodworker, artist and teacher Ronan O’Sullivan. Ronan is a Kerryman married to a Dublin woman and living in Cork. He is currently in the process of completing his own fully insulated 48m² metal shed. Having already completed the groundwork, built...

25. Feb 2021.

Irish Men’s Sheds Association Appoints New CEO

The Irish Men’s Shed Association is delighted to announce Enda Egan as newly-appointed Chief Executive Officer. A native of County Offaly, Enda has over 22 years’ experience in the community and voluntary sector, 16 of those at CEO level across three organisations. A natural leader, he has a proven track record of increasing...