Men’s Health and Wellbeing

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....

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...