Men’s Health and Wellbeing

27. Aug 2024.

Siel Bleu – Excercise for Shedders

The benefits of exercise for older men cannot be underestimated. Men who are active have lower risk of developing heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, some cancers, dementia and depression which is a significant issue for men in Ireland. Through exercise, older men can retain and build muscle strength as...

8. Aug 2024.

Men’s Sheds ‘vital’ in addressing health inequality

Men’s Sheds across the northside of Cork city marked International Men’s Health Week by showing how the sheds are improving quality of life for residents in the community. According to recent study, 91% of shedders feel participating in a shed has improved their wellbeing, while almost 75% feel happier in...

18. Apr 2024.

Armagh Men ‘shed’ pounds and embrace well-being

Members of Armagh Men’s Shed have celebrated the positive physical and mental impacts of an innovative health and well-being programme. The Tools for Living course, which took place over 12 weeks, saw the men take part in a range of activities, workshops and regular walks to help improve their health....

9. Feb 2024.

‘Sheddies’ celebrate Health and Wellbeing in Sheds across Donegal, Sligo and Cork

The Sheds for Life Awards, fondly known as ‘Sheddies’ were held in Cork and Donegal last week. Shedders from Sligo, Donegal and Cork who completed the ten week health programme were invited to the award ceremonies to represent their sheds and received certificates and awards. Sheds for Life is a...

14. Jul 2023.

Walking Football Blitz

Our Walking Football Blitz in Bray was a massive success, with teams coming from Naas Community Men’s Shed; St. Plunketts Men’s Sheds; Kilcoole Men’s Sheds; LBS Mens Shed; Blackrock Community Men’s Shed and Garden – even Shamrock Rovers were represented! Good sport and great company, thanks everyone!!

7. Feb 2023.

Sheds for Life Awards ‘Sheddies’ – Supporting Men’s Health & Wellbeing

Over one hundred men’s sheds members from across Ireland received awards this week in recognition of their hard work and dedication to the ‘Sheds for Life’ health and wellbeing programme, run by the Irish Men’s Sheds Association (IMSA). The first of two ceremonies in the Oranmore Lodge recognised shedders...

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...

28. Oct 2022.

Men and women over 65 years needed to test revolutionary new system to self-manage multiple chronic health conditions

NetwellCASALA, the Research Centre for Ageing at DkIT, is leading the Irish trials of a major EU project to improve the health and wellbeing of older people with multiple chronic health conditions, in conjunction with Trinity College Dublin. The Dundalk-based research team, are looking to recruit 300 people who are...

5. Jan 2021.

Mental Wellbeing Course Specifically Designed For Shedders To Start Next Week

In these worrying and stressful times, the Irish Men’s Shed Association is delighted to offer a six-week Mental Wellbeing course designed specifically for Shedders that will cover techniques to increase your happiness and overall wellbeing in life. The course has been designed by and will be facilitated by Chartered Psychologist Pól Bond and starts on Wednesday 13 January from 7pm...