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7. Jul 2026.

IMSA Pre-Budget Submission in Dáil Éireann

The Irish Men’s Sheds Association launched its 2027 Pre-Budget Submission in the AV Room of Leinster House on Wednesday. We were encouraged by the very positive response from the TDs and Senator who attended and engaged with us on the future of the Men’s Sheds movement in Ireland. Over...

23. Jun 2026.

Irish Men’s Sheds Association Launch Strategic Plan 2026–2030

National roadmap sets out ambitious vision for the future of Ireland’s Men’s Shed movement The Irish Men’s Sheds Association (IMSA) officially launched its Strategic Plan 2026–2030 on Monday, 22 June 2026 at Tullow Men’s Shed, Co. Carlow. The Strategic Plan was formally launched by Minister of State for Public Health,...

15. May 2026.

Celebrating Creativity as we Age – Free admission for all Senior Citizens to OPW sites on 22nd May

The Office of Public Works (OPW) have announced a programme of events and initiatives for Senior Citizens at various heritage sites across the country to align with Age & Opportunity’s Bealtaine Festival– “Celebrating Arts and Creativity as We Age” this May. From musical performances to yoga and drumming workshops; there is...

16. Apr 2026.

Cuireann Uachtarán na hÉireann fáilte roimh sciobóil na bhfear agus na mban

Céad míle fáilte speisílte do mhuintir na Gaillimhe!! President Connolly hosted an afternoon tea reception for Women’s and Men’s Sheds groups in Áras an Uachtaráin yesterday. Across Ireland, sheds have increasingly become vital spaces of connection and purpose. Since her inauguration, President Connolly has visited a number of sheds...

14. Apr 2026.

National Spring Clean

“In uncertain times, all we can do is remain positive and use our energies as a force for good in our own localities, neighbourhoods, villages and towns” Lovely quote from Achill Men’s Shed‘s Secretary Karl McCloskey. The shedders of Achill join hundreds of other sheds around the country who are...

29. Sep 2025.

The Good Bike Project

. Paul McQuaid and the Collinstown Men’s Shed featured on RTE Nationwide this week. . Paul McQuaid is a cyclist and Bike shop owner who created the Good Bike Project, which has reconditioned and passed on more than 750 bikes to Ukrainian refugees living in Ireland since he launched the...

16. Jun 2025.

Adman Competition Update

Shedders, there has been a huge response to our adman win a shed competition. Over 70 sheds have put together very comprehensive proposals. The Judging panel require some additional time to evaluate all the entries and to decide who the finalists are as many sheds make a very compelling case...

26. May 2025.

Grant announced for Men’s Shed running costs

Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary, and Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Jerry Buttimer, jointly announced a funding package to support Men’s Sheds across the country. The funding contribution for this year, together with funding provided...

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...