Latest News

For media and press queries, please contact Ben Dolan at communications@menssheds.ie or call 0818 900 800.

You can also follow us on Twitter @IrishSheds for the latest news and developments.

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...

26. Nov 2021.

Watch back: Health & Safety Webinar

On Tuesday 23rd November 2021, the Irish Men’s Sheds Association was joined by expert Clifford Wharry for our webinar on Health and Safety. In this session, Clifford guides us on the safest possible use of any and all tools in a shed. You can watch the full talk back here,...

18. Nov 2021.

Happy International Men’s Day from the IMSA 🥳🥳

Tomorrow (19th November 2021) marks a hugely important day not only for the Irish Men’s Sheds Association, but also for every single citizen of Ireland. While the focus of ‘International Men’s Day’ will of course be on the male population, tomorrow also offers a great opportunity for women and children...

18. Nov 2021.

Watch back: Governance Training Webinar (Part 2)

On Wednesday 17th November we were joined by expert Marian Barnard for our second and final session on governance training. Marian is with the Carmichael Institute, a leading specialist training and support body for nonprofits in Ireland. Carmichael has over 30 years of collective experience in this field. In this...

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,...

7. Oct 2021.

Watch back: Governance Training Webinar

On Wednesday 6th October we were joined by expert Marian Barnard for our first session on governance training. Marian is with the Carmichael Institute, a leading specialist training and support body for nonprofits in Ireland. Carmichael has over 30 years of collective experience in this field. In this webinar with...