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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...

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...

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...

7. Jul 2022.

Vale of Avoca Men’s Shed and Avondale Forest Park

In our latest ‘Shed Story,’ we interviewed Pat Cronin, a member of Vale of Avoca Men’s Shed. Pat talks about the Sheds most recent project, which involved designing and building two benches for Avondale Forest Park. We first asked Pat about Vale of Avoca Men’s Shed and the work they’ve...

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...

1. Dec 2021.

Covid-19: Reiterated guidance for sheds

Dear shedders, The Irish Men’s Sheds Association was recently contacted by a shed in severe distress, who were hoping their predicament may serve as a warning to others. This particular shed has followed every possible precaution throughout this pandemic and all its members were fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Like...

26. Nov 2021.

Watch back: Health & Safety Webinar

On Tuesday 23rd November 2021, the Irish Men’s Sheds Association was joined by expert Clifford Wharry for our webinar on Health and Safety. In this session, Clifford guides us on the safest possible use of any and all tools in a shed. You can watch the full talk back here,...

18. Nov 2021.

Watch back: Governance Training Webinar (Part 2)

On Wednesday 17th November we were joined by expert Marian Barnard for our second and final session on governance training. Marian is with the Carmichael Institute, a leading specialist training and support body for nonprofits in Ireland. Carmichael has over 30 years of collective experience in this field. In this...

7. Oct 2021.

Watch back: Governance Training Webinar

On Wednesday 6th October we were joined by expert Marian Barnard for our first session on governance training. Marian is with the Carmichael Institute, a leading specialist training and support body for nonprofits in Ireland. Carmichael has over 30 years of collective experience in this field. In this webinar with...