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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...

25. Feb 2021.

It’s Never Too Early Or Too Late To Talk About Problem Debt

At some point in many people’s lives debt may become a problem. If you or someone you knows is feeling anxious about incurring too much debt, is struggling financially with any issue from mortgage and utility arrears to personal loans and credit card debt, please watch this Shedcast with Karl...

12. Feb 2021.

Irish Men’s Sheds Go Fishing with Inland Fisheries Ireland

Fishing is one of the most popular pastimes amongst Shedders so we were delighted to host Andy Burnett and Rory Keatinge from Inland Fisheries Ireland for a shedcast on Wednesday 10 February. Inland Fisheries Ireland have very kindly offered shedders three courses to choose from. In-Person Programmes Inland Fisheries intends...

22. Jan 2021.

Professor Luke O’Neill on living with Covid, new variants and vaccinations

Thanks so much to Luke O’Neill, Professor of Biochemistry and Immunology at Trinity College Dublin for joining us on Thursday 21 January for a Shedcast. We asked shedders for questions for Luke and they really did deliver! Luke covered topics such as tips and advice on continuing to live with...

3. Dec 2020.

Flogas Announces Exclusive Competition for Shedders

Flogas, the Irish Men’s Sheds Association’s energy partner, has invited entries for an exciting competition open to all Men’s Sheds members and/or their Sheds. This is an opportunity to win a €2,500 voucher (or sterling equivalent) for your shed from a hardware store of your choice. The competition is called...

27. Nov 2020.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin Recognises Value of Men’s Sheds

The IMSA was delighted to receive this letter from Taoiseach Mícheál Martin TD, recognising the value of men’s sheds to Irish society. To be recognised by the highest office in the land is a huge honour for the IMSA, but more importantly, a tribute to the public-spirited efforts of our...

26. Nov 2020.

Historian Donal Fallon Commemorates the Centenary of Bloody Sunday 1920

On the centenary of Bloody Sunday 1920 we were delighted to welcome historian Donal Fallon on Wednesday 25 November to talk about the events of that day. Donal gave us a great insight into the chaos and mayhem that occurred and busted some of the myths that have sprung up...

19. Nov 2020.

Men’s Sheds Celebrate International Men’s Day 2020

‘Think where man’s glory most begins and ends, and say my glory was I had such friends.’ WB Yeats Looking back at International Men’s Day last year, November 2019 it seems such an innocent time. We took it for granted that we could visit our sheds for some tea and chat, work away on our projects and make plans for the future –...