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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...

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...

10. Nov 2022.

Mens Shed’s Funding Announced

Minister Humphreys announces €800,000 to support Men’s Sheds From Department of Rural and Community Development – Published on 2 November 2022 Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, has today announced funding of €800,000 to support Men’s Sheds. The initiative will see grants of €2,000 provided to over 400 Men’s Sheds...

5. Dec 2021.

Men’s Sheds celebrate 10 years in Ireland

Tomorrow (Monday 6th December 2021) is one of great significance for thousands of men across the country, as the Irish Men’s Sheds Association celebrates its tenth anniversary. The occasion is being marked by a special virtual conference which will look back at the many highlights of the organisation since its inception in 2011. In the decade since then, the men’s shed...

18. Nov 2021.

Happy International Men’s Day from the IMSA 🥳🥳

Tomorrow (19th November 2021) marks a hugely important day not only for the Irish Men’s Sheds Association, but also for every single citizen of Ireland. While the focus of ‘International Men’s Day’ will of course be on the male population, tomorrow also offers a great opportunity for women and children...

11. Nov 2021.

IMSA welcomes €9 million funding package for community groups

The Irish Men’s Sheds Association warmly welcomes this afternoon’s announcement of funding from the Department of Rural and Community Development. The €9 million package revealed by Ministers Heather Humphreys and Joe O’Brien will go some way in helping our sheds and many other community groups to bounce back from this dire...

20. Sep 2021.

Irish Men’s Sheds Association highlights need for supports as sheds reopen

Today (Monday 20th September) is a momentous occasion for thousands of men across the country. After almost 19 months of closure for some, the 360 plus men’s sheds in the Republic of Ireland can finally reopen. This return to the sheds, and the larger return to normality across Irish society,...

12. Aug 2021.

Irish Men’s Sheds Association pleads with Taoiseach for full reopening of sheds next month

The Irish Men’s Sheds Association (IMSA) has today written to Taoiseach Micheál Martin, urging him to sanction the full reopening of sheds in September. This plea comes at a critical juncture for our members across the country, as many have become disillusioned in recent weeks and feel left behind. As...

4. Aug 2021.

Irish Men’s Sheds Association backs Minister Butler’s calls for September reopening of community groups

The Irish Men’s Sheds Association welcomes the recent call from Minister for Older People and Mental Health Mary Butler for sheds to be allowed reopen. As the Minister’s rightly said in her comments to the Taoiseach, community groups like men’s sheds are “anxious” to return. We as an organisation are...