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11. Nov 2021.

IMSA welcomes €9 million funding package for community groups

The Irish Men’s Sheds Association warmly welcomes this afternoon’s announcement of funding from the Department of Rural and Community Development. The €9 million package revealed by Ministers Heather Humphreys and Joe O’Brien will go some way in helping our sheds and many other community groups to bounce back from this dire...

21. Oct 2021.

Watch back: Conflict Resolution Webinar

On Tuesday 19th October we were joined by expert Tom Murray for our second webinar on how to keep your shed running smoothly. Tom is with Mediation Practice, and has many years of experience as a top negotiator at national level. In this session with the Irish Men’s Sheds Association,...

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...