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5. Jan 2015.

The first Shed in Sweden: Shed in Malmö – can we help?

It has taken about 2 years, but the gents in Malmö, Sweden, have finally found a location right to start a Shed. It’s a semi-basement of about 110 square meters that has long been used by a sail maker. He has moved on; we want to move in. With grand...

30. Nov 2014.

Blessington Men’s Shed on Television

Here is an Article sent to me by Mr Kevin Byrne from the Blessington Men’s Shed. The Irish channel,Showcase were in the Blessington mens shed today 28/11/2014 and it went very well.They took some video of the men relaxing. playing pool, darts etc.Then they took some shots of our workshop...

6. Nov 2014.

Armagh Men’s Shed

Armagh Men’s Shed are pleased to announce that they have raised £6,000 in aid of their charity Macmillan Cancer Support following a number of fundraising events. The members made a Wendy House and Love Seat during their joinery course at Southern Regional College and together with a lovely patchwork quilt...

17. Sep 2014.

With Men in Mind

Mr John Evoy Founder of the Irish Men’s Sheds will be a Guest speaker at an event to be held in Dublin Next Wednesday. Pieta House is hosting its inaugural International Men’s Day event – With Men in Mind. It promises to be a fantastic night celebrating the men of Ireland. We...

11. Aug 2014.

International Youth Day 2014 August 12th

The theme of International Youth Day 2014 is “Youth and Mental Health” under the slogan ‘Mental Health Matters’. Youth with mental health conditions can often experience stigma and discrimination, which in turn can lead to exclusion and/or discourage people from seeking help for fear of being negatively ‘labelled’. Efforts are...

29. Jul 2014.

International Day of Friendship 30th July 2014

Keep the day of Friendship going for the month of August….. Affirming that friendship can contribute to the efforts of the international community, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, towards the promotion of dialogue among civilizations, solidarity, mutual understanding and reconciliation. The Declaration and Programme of Action...

17. Jul 2014.

Any artists out there

Would your Shed like to submit a design for a booklet? The theme is younger men in Sheds. I am also looking for a design for the front cover, the theme for that is inclusion. Please submit your work to or contact me at david@menssheds.ie for more information. I look...

26. Jun 2014.

Men’s Sheds: Nothing manlier than mental health equality

In our mental health climate, men are more likely to find themselves socially isolated and without a support structure. With 80% of suicides in Australia being male, Men’s Sheds are providing a safe space for the forgotten gender. The modern Men’s Shed is an updated version of the backyard shed that has long been...

8. May 2014.

Men’s Sheds talk to the Youth at Young Social Innovators Showcase 2014

What a day! 6000 young people at the Annual Showcase of Young Social Innovators 2014 at Citywest Dublin 7th May. Ireland has a great future with these 6000 young adults coming at it! They are truly inspiring and their open mindedness is magical. I spoke to so many of them...