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21. Jul 2017.

IMSA Puts Men on the Road to Better Health

IMSA CEO Barry Sheridan, IMSA Chairman George Kelly, Minister of State Finian McGrath and Fergal Fox of HSE Health Promotion and Improvement at the launch of www.malehealth.ie July 20th was a proud day for men’s sheds in Ireland, as the Irish Men’s Sheds Association launched its new men’s health website,...

26. Jun 2017.

Meet your Shed Support Volunteers

IRISH MEN’S SHEDS ASSOCIATION SHED SUPPORT VOLUNTEERS 2017 The Irish Men’s Sheds Association’s Shed Support Volunteer programme was launched in 2017. Shed Support Volunteers are a vital link between our sheds on the ground and the national association. They also have responsibility for developing local and county networks of men’s sheds in their own...

20. Jun 2017.

Men’s Sheds – Transforming Lives Across Ireland

Below is a short video outlining the benefits of men’s sheds for those who may not be familiar with the concept, or with the success of the movement in Ireland. Why not send it to someone who might benefit from attending a shed? Our thanks to Kilbeggan Men’s Shed, Ballyfermot...

12. Jun 2017.

Men’s Health Week in Ireland

Men’s Health Week runs from Monday June 12th to Sunday June 18th. Men’s Health Week is a global annual event focused on improving of men’s health and fitness issues, both mental and physical. Men’s sheds play a huge role in improving the health and wellbeing of their members, and, as...

3. Apr 2017.

One small step for men, one giant leap for men’s sheds

Wednesday, 48 shedders from fifteen separate sheds participated in the Get Ireland Walking Men’s Shed Walk and Lunch at Marlay Park in Dublin. Frank Fahey from Fitwalk Ireland led out the walkers, and conducted a tremendously informative workshop with the men before they took to the lush grass of Marlay...

24. Feb 2017.

‘Through the Eyes of Men’ – Kilcock Men’s Shed

This video, produced by Men’s Health Forum in Ireland, provides a fine and heartwarming insight into the work of Kilcock Men’s Shed, and the men’s sheds movement generally. Well done to the lads from Kilcock, Co. Kildare on being such great ambassadors for men’s sheds!

8. Feb 2017.

Sheds in the News

It’s always good to see sheds feature in the local and national media, spreading the positive message of the Men’s Sheds movement far and wide. Carrigaline Men’s Shed recently had some distinguished visitors, as Housing Minister Simon Coveney and Cork County Mayor Seamus McGrath helped turn the sod on Phase 1 of...

14. Apr 2016.

IMSA Official Handbook launch

Irish Men’s Shed Association are pleased to present its first official handbook. It is the result of learning from the hundreds of Men’s Sheds in Ireland and elsewhere. The aim of the Handbook is to help you to work well together in the development and running of your Shed. The...

14. Apr 2016.

Croke Park GAA Museum Visit

Would your Shed be interested in a trip to the GAA Museum? We have a Irish Men’s Shed Special Offer of special rates for the tour and meal. For more details please contact the IMSA head office at 01 8916150. Please note this offer is only open to Shed members.