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Dundalk’s Got Talent
Despite men’s sheds north and south being on temporary closure, they always find new and creative ways to connect with one another. With the shock of their shed having to temporarily close, Dundalk shedder Gene Yore notes that the isolation began to creep in. “Like everybody in the country, we...
Announcing Shed Factor!
The Irish Men’s Sheds Association is delighted to announce our ‘Shed Factor’ series! Music is a key part of shed life, whether it’s singing in the group choir, making instruments or getting together with the lads to play some live music. Over the last few weeks we’ve see some of...
Across the ages
There are not many times when you would see someone under 40 in a men’s shed, let alone a teenager. However, transition year students from Drimnagh Castle Secondary have been working on benches with a local men’s shed, the Dublin 12 Men’s Shed based in Walkinstown. Drimnagh Castle Secondary School...
Sheds move online
With the temporary closure of men’s sheds across Ireland, some men’s sheds have moved online to continue to connect with one another, finding new and innovative ways to interact. One such shed is the Naas Community Men’s Shed, based in County Kildare. Norman Farragher, Chair of the shed, explains that...
Birth of a Shed
Clondalkin Men’s Shed has been in existence for five or six years, says shedder Tom. Tom and Chair Frank Cousins had originally started the shed. Tom remembers the moment he was inspired to start a shed, coming from the Asgard boat. “I was at home one night and Nationwide came...
COVID-19 Information for Shedders
Over the past few days Ireland has confirmed a number of cases of coronavirus. As the majority of our membership fall within the ‘at risk’ group of being seriously affected by the virus, we have compiled some useful information for sheds.
From London to Ballaghaderreen
For Pat Towey, cycling long distances has been somewhat of a second nature to him. In 2009, he cycled from Birmingham to Killybegs, at the same time he was being treated for cancer, but he powered ahead with the help of his doctors. The cycle, the Ballaghaderreen shedder says, was...
The Piano Man of Parteen Men’s Shed
As a young boy, Noel Kelly’s sight gradually deteriorated over his younger years. At age 11, Noel was sent to a school for children with visual impairments in Drumcondra, Dublin.