Men’s Health and Wellbeing

28. Jul 2026.

The ShedCast meets Family Carers Ireland

In this episode of the ShedCast, we meet Sinead and Jason from Family Carers Ireland in the Wexford Working Men’s Shed to talk about what it is to be a carer and what support is available to men. Shedder Martin, who is also a carer joined the conversation and shared...

25. Sep 2025.

The Real Face of Men’s Health

IMSA responds to release of ‘The Real Face of Men’s Health’ report. The Irish Men’s Sheds Association welcomes the release of ‘The Real Face of Men’s Health’ report which sets out clear recommendations for the current government to commit to Men’s Health as a key national priority and to...

17. Jul 2025.

Healthy Ireland & Men’s Health

Biddie O’Neill from the HSE discusses Healthy Ireland, Men’s Health Policy and the opportunities that exist in Sheds to improve men’s health. From the Men’s Shed Conference and Shedfest in Mucklagh, Co Offaly. The Power of Connections found and forged in Irish Men’s Sheds form the focus of our conference...

6. Mar 2025.

Slí 2025

Last year men from Munster, Leinster and Connaught took part in a number of walks arranged and supported by Sports Partnerships and other partners. There was history, music, walking and lots of craic! The Slí is an outdoor event heralding the start of summer and kickstarting Men’s Health Week.This...

4. Feb 2025.

Sheds for Life Awards

The Sheds for Life Awards, fondly known as the “Sheddies” were held inTipperary and Wexford last week. We have a selection of pictures from the awards as well as a slideshow from last years programme. Sheds for Life is the IMSA Flagship Health & Wellbeing programme, run over ten weeks....

31. Jan 2025.

Sheds for Life Awards

The Sheds for Life Awards, fondly known as the “Sheddies” were held in the River Park Hotel in Enniscorthy yesterday with shedders from all around Wexford taking part. We had a very enjoyable session with talks from Lisa Nangle of the HSE, Ben Hunt from Wexford Sports partnership and Peter...

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....