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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...

11. Apr 2018.

Shed Series 2018 with Topline – ENTER NOW!

We’re very excited to announce that the ever-popular Shed Series is back for 2018, thanks to our partners at Topline! The Shed Series invites sheds from across Ireland to create a work of art – in any medium or material – that expresses what your shed means to its members...

3. Apr 2018.

Irish Men’s Sheds nominated for European Citizens Prize

The Irish Men’s Sheds Association is deeply honoured to have been nominated for the prestigious European Citizens’ Prize. Thanks to MEPs Sean Kelly, Mairead McGuinness, Brian Hayes and Deirdre Clune for nominating the men’s sheds movement. This nomination is a tribute to every men’s shed member throughout the island, and...

12. Mar 2018.

Topline On-Board with Men’s Sheds

The IMSA has linked up with Topline, Ireland’s largest DIY and building supplies buying group with over 160 affiliated stores all over Ireland, to offer sheds throughout the country access to a wider range of resources and expertise. The partnership was officially launched at Passage West Men’s Shed in Co....