News from the Sheds

10. Jul 2023.

Deise Men’s Shed develops a city garden

The Deise Men’s Shed are delighted to be continuing their partnership with Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. in establishing a garden with polytunnels and raised beds in the Teva Greenspace at their #Waterford site. The garden, an oasis nestled in the middle of the IDA Industrial Estate, marks a major development...

13. Jul 2023.

Limerick Sheds Network Meeting

Limerick Sheds Network Meeting From a shedder in Limerick: “It was quite extraordinary to see so many at the Limerick Sheds Network meeting. After the isolation and uncertainties of the Covid years, this meeting could go a long way to revitalise and stimulate activity in Limerick Sheds. Congratulations to all...

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...

1. Jul 2020.

Dundalk Men’s Shed reopens in line with Covid-19 guidelines

Today, Dundalk Men’s Shed returned on a safer, socially distanced basis after lockdown. Members are pictured with copies of the IMSA’s Covid-19 guidelines, which have been sent to all sheds and can be found here: https://menssheds.ie/covid-guidelines/ ‘The safety of our members is our main priority’, said shed chairman Peter O’Neill....

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...

23. Apr 2015.

Boyle Men’s Shed constructs scale model of Gallipoli beach landing

Last year, Boyle Men’s Shed in Co Roscommon resolved to build a diorama to mark each year of the centenary of the first World War. When it came to 1915, there was only one event which could be considered – the disastrous landings at V Beach in Gallipoli on April...

15. Apr 2015.

Please send us the news from your Men’s Shed.

In this section of our website we will be posting the news, stories, projects and pictures from the Men’s Sheds right across this Island and further afield. So if you have events coming up, exciting projects or interesting pictures please send them to us at info(at)menssheds.ie and we will post...

15. Apr 2015.

Swords Men’s Shed Group Going From Strength To Strength

The ever popular Men’s Shed groups around the locality are going from strength to strength. On foot of a possible expansion for the Portmarnock group, local councillor Darragh Butler recently enquired about the group in Swords. Butler was keen to see that a group be established, given that Swords is...

23. Mar 2015.

Wicklow Men’s Shed Power Tool Course.

What’s happening at Wicklow Men’s Shed these days? Currently some of the members are taking a certified power tool safety course which will allow them to be insured to use all the tools in the shed. Suzie will be in this week to progress the planting and gardening – hopefully this will...