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28. Jan 2020.

Men’s Sheds Global Gathering 2020

The Irish Men’s Sheds Association is proud to announce that the Global Gathering of Men’s Sheds will take place 26th – 27th August 2020 in Ireland city’s of culture, Galway. We are hoping that this will be the biggest ever gathering of men’s shed ever, with 1,000 men expected to...

16. Jan 2020.

Oughterard shed re-launched

A small town off the Owenriff River in Galway, Oughterard has been one of many towns to have a dedicated men’s shed. Though the shed has seen better days, the men have decided to do a re-launch, in a bid to attract more members.

3. Jan 2020.

Maynooth Men’s Shed drops new short film!

Maynooth Men’s Shed, in collaboration with Professor David Prendergast of Maynooth University have created a short film on their shed and the impact of their existence. In just three short minutes, members of the Maynooth Men’s Shed provide a valuable insight into the inner workings of a shed, how they...

8. Oct 2019.

Carndonagh Men’s Shed relaunch

The landscape may be rough and rugged, but the people of Donegal are among the most warm and welcoming in Ireland. Unsurprisingly, the roster of men’s sheds in Donegal is a long and illustrious one, with almost 25 men’s sheds on the county’s books. Some sheds thrive from the outset,...

21. Jan 2019.

IMSA Awarded European Citizens’ Prize in Cork

A crowd of over 100 men’s sheds members gathered at the Metropole Hotel in Cork to see the Irish Men’s Sheds Association awarded the European Citizens’ Prize. The prestigious award, conferred by the European Parliament upon the recommendation of MEPs, has previously been granted to organisations such as the GAA...

14. Sep 2018.

2018 Men’s Sheds Gathering – thank you, one and all!

500 men, 32 counties, four sporting legends, the Queen’s favourite fishmonger, and a Lord Mayor. Pairc Ui Chaoimh has never witnessed anything quite like the Men’s Sheds Gathering 2018, which brought all the aforementioned to Cork for two memorable days of fun and camaraderie. Ably compered by Irish Country Livingeditor...

21. Jun 2018.

Rostrevor Men’s Shed wins Shed Series 2018

The Shed Series has been a fixture in the men’s sheds calendar since 2016. Fondly anticipated by sheds throughout the country, the series offers every shed in Ireland a chance to display its craftmanship on the national stage. This year, the Shed Series was hosted at the magnificent Belvedere House...

8. Jun 2018.

Irish Men’s Sheds Association wins European Citizens’ Prize

The Irish Men’s Sheds Association is honoured to announce that it has been awarded the European Citizens’ Prize for 2018. The Association was nominated for the prize by Fine Gael MEPs Seán Kelly, Deirdre Clune, Mairéad McGuinness and Brian Hayes, and is one of two Irish winners this year, alongside...

30. Apr 2018.

Eoin Moynihan Wins World’s First Men’s Sheds Poetry Contest

National Poetry Day on April 26th witnessed a world first, as Granard Men’s Shed member Eoin Moynihan scooped first prize at the world’s very first Men’s Sheds Poetry Contest. The contest, organised by the Irish Men’s Sheds Association in conjunction with Poetry Ireland, attracted entries from dozens of men’s sheds...