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17. Jul 2023.

Carrigaline Men’s Shed Official Opening

Carrigaline Men’s Shed Official Opening Photos courtesy Brian Lougheed @thecork.ie Words: Barry Cogan The Carrigaline Men’s Shed was officially opened jointly by Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Frank O’Flynn, Tánaiste Micheal Martin TD and Minister for Finance Michael Mc Grath TD on Saturday last July 8th. The 4,000 sq...

10. Jul 2023.

Deise Men’s Shed develops a city garden

The Deise Men’s Shed are delighted to be continuing their partnership with Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. in establishing a garden with polytunnels and raised beds in the Teva Greenspace at their #Waterford site. The garden, an oasis nestled in the middle of the IDA Industrial Estate, marks a major development...

4. Jul 2023.

Minister for Public Health and Wellbeing announces funding for the Irish Men’s Sheds Association

Last updated on 29 June 2023 The Minister for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy Hildegarde Naughton has marked Men’s Health Week by announcing funding of €250,000 to support the Irish Men’s Sheds Association. The funding recognises the contribution of the Irish Men’s Sheds to their communities through their...

26. May 2023.

Men’s Sheds on TG4

After two difficult years coping with the Covid 19 pandemic The Men’s Shed movement in Ireland has bounced back and is making a great impact once again on the lives of thousands. A sanctuary for men of all ages, providing company, friendship and support, the Men’s Sheds offer a welcome...

16. Jan 2023.

What goes on in a Men’s Shed

Ireland’s first shed started in 2009 in Tipperary, inspired by the men’s shed movement in Australia. The Irish Men’s Sheds Association was formed in 2011 and the shed movement has grown steadily ever since, with over 450 sheds now registered with the Association and at least 12,000 men visiting...

10. Nov 2022.

Mens Shed’s Funding Announced

Minister Humphreys announces €800,000 to support Men’s Sheds From Department of Rural and Community Development – Published on 2 November 2022 Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, has today announced funding of €800,000 to support Men’s Sheds. The initiative will see grants of €2,000 provided to over 400 Men’s Sheds...

7. Jul 2022.

Vale of Avoca Men’s Shed and Avondale Forest Park

In our latest ‘Shed Story,’ we interviewed Pat Cronin, a member of Vale of Avoca Men’s Shed. Pat talks about the Sheds most recent project, which involved designing and building two benches for Avondale Forest Park. We first asked Pat about Vale of Avoca Men’s Shed and the work they’ve...

5. Dec 2021.

Men’s Sheds celebrate 10 years in Ireland

Tomorrow (Monday 6th December 2021) is one of great significance for thousands of men across the country, as the Irish Men’s Sheds Association celebrates its tenth anniversary. The occasion is being marked by a special virtual conference which will look back at the many highlights of the organisation since its inception in 2011. In the decade since then, the men’s shed...

1. Dec 2021.

Covid-19: Reiterated guidance for sheds

Dear shedders, The Irish Men’s Sheds Association was recently contacted by a shed in severe distress, who were hoping their predicament may serve as a warning to others. This particular shed has followed every possible precaution throughout this pandemic and all its members were fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Like...