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25. Mar 2025.

Foxford & District Alzheimer’s Trust, Irish Prison Service, and Men’s Shed Team Up for Restoration Project

In a remarkable show of community collaboration, the Foxford Alzheimer’s Community Trust CLG (FACT) Social Club has partnered with the Irish Prison Service. The project focuses not only on restoring a 1950s Massey Ferguson tractor but also on fostering community engagement and awareness about dementia-related issues, ensuring that families and...

22. Nov 2024.

The Irish Men’s Sheds Association and Flogas are ‘GUINNESS WORLD RECORD™ title Holders!!

The Irish Men’s Sheds Association and partners Flogas have set a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the Largest display of kettles! The record of 1,089 fully working kettles, ranging from brand new to over 70 years old, was set at the IMSA national Conference and Shedfest in Mucklagh Co....

11. Nov 2024.

Changes in Shed Sustainability Grant Funding

PRESS RELEASE 08th November 2024 Irish Men’s Sheds respond to changes in Shed Sustainability Grant Funding Irish Men’s Sheds Association CEO Enda Egan acknowledges new funding allocations for Men’s Sheds in 2025, while voicing concerns over potential funding shortfalls. The Irish Men’s Sheds Association welcomes the confirmation that Men’s...

8. Aug 2024.

Minister Burke announces €250,000 in funding to continue to support the Irish Men’s Sheds Association

Press release From Department of Health Published on 6 August 2024 Last updated on 7 August 2024 Minister for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy, Colm Burke has announced renewed funding of €250,000, which will continue the Department of Health’s support of the Irish Men’s Sheds Association. This...

11. Jun 2024.

Minister Colm Burke supports Cork Sheds for Men’s Health Week

Minister of State at the Department of Health with special responsibility for Public Health & Wellbeing, Colm Burke will today visit Men’s Sheds around Cork City to celebrate the start of Men’s Health Week. International Men’s Health Week (MHW) will run from Monday 10th until Sunday 16th June. Males constitute...

18. Jan 2024.

Irish Men’s Sheds Rhododendron Clearing to feature on Nationwide

A 60 strong group of Men’s Sheds volunteers from all over Ireland travelled to Killarney last November to tackle the invasive rhododendron plant at Killarney National Park. They were ‘caught on camera’ by a team from RTE’s Nationwide, which will be broadcasting the story on Friday 19th January 2024 at...

23. Nov 2023.

The Irish Men’s Sheds Association Conference and Shedfest – Celebrating Connection

The Irish Men’s Sheds Association National Conference and Shedfest – Celebrating Connection VIEW PHOTO GALLERY The Irish Men’s Sheds Association announces their National Conference and Shedfest on Monday 20th November in the Virginia Show Centre in Virginia, County Cavan. The National Conference and Shedfest will be officially opened by...

23. Nov 2023.

€1 Million Fund to support Men’s Sheds

Minister Humphreys announces new €1 Million Fund to support Men’s Sheds Published on 20 November 2023 Funding to support 435 Men’s Sheds with their running costs Grants of up to €3,000 to be provided under new €1 million initiative Minister Humphreys made the announcement at ‘Shedfest’ in Virginia Minister for Rural...

4. Jul 2023.

Minister for Public Health and Wellbeing announces funding for the Irish Men’s Sheds Association

Last updated on 29 June 2023 The Minister for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy Hildegarde Naughton has marked Men’s Health Week by announcing funding of €250,000 to support the Irish Men’s Sheds Association. The funding recognises the contribution of the Irish Men’s Sheds to their communities through their...