Men’s Sheds in the Media

14. Jan 2025.

Belturbet Men’s Shed on RTÉ Nationwide

John Kilraine, RTÉ Correspondent for Nationwide, shares the inner workings of Belturbet’s Men’s Shed. There is a “magic dust” in the way Mens Sheds work according to Enda Egan CEO of the Irish Mens Sheds Association who says they offer a facility for men to open up about things they would...

22. Aug 2024.

Specially commissioned seat to remember Sinead O’Connor

The Vale of Avoca Men’s Shed and Bray Men’s Shed recently unveiled a specially commissioned seat to remember Sinead O’Connor. It was designed and made by the Vale of Avoca Men’s Shed and Bray Men’s Shed have added music notes and a commerative plate placed in the centre, painting in...

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...

29. Sep 2023.

TG4 documentary tells of how Men’s Sheds ‘saved our lives’

TG4 Documentary series “Men’s Sheds” is airing again next Tuesday Oct 3rd at 7.30pm and for the following two weeks. The series is also available to view now on the player HERE Article by Eugene Masterson from the Sunday World Cover Image courtesy Macha Media & TG4 Men’s Sheds members...

26. May 2023.

Men’s Sheds on TG4

After two difficult years coping with the Covid 19 pandemic The Men’s Shed movement in Ireland has bounced back and is making a great impact once again on the lives of thousands. A sanctuary for men of all ages, providing company, friendship and support, the Men’s Sheds offer a welcome...

23. Feb 2021.

Donegal Shedder Gerry Gallagher Features in The Sunday World

Gerry Gallagher of The Rosses Men’s Shed in Donegal was featured in the Sunday World on 21 February, speaking about his experience of hearing loss and the relief of accessing a hearing aid from Blackberry Hearing. If you have difficulty hearing, why not contact Blackberry Hearing’s Evelyn Keogh here for details...

31. Aug 2017.

Malehealth.ie features in Irish Tatler Man

The Irish Men’s Sheds Association’s groundbreaking men’s health website, www.malehealth.ie, features in the current, Autumn edition of Irish Tatler Man. The article covers the City Hall launch of Malehealth.ie on July 20th and explains the benefits the site offers to men of all ages and backgrounds. Pick up your copy...

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...