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15. Sep 2017.

Irish Men’s Sheds Association AGM 2017 held in Ballymun

Friday, September 15th saw a well-attended Annual General Meeting of the Irish Men’s Sheds Association, held in the Ballymun Civic Centre in north Dublin. Representatives from dozens of sheds throughout Ireland were present, and the agenda featured addresses from outgoing chairman George Kelly and from IMSA CEO Barry Sheridan, as...

28. Aug 2017.

Upcycle Challenge 17 – €1,000 on offer for winning Men’s Shed!

FreeTrade Ireland are offering €1,000 to the shed that can produce the most impressive reuse/upcycle project. From bike restorations to rejuvenating old items of furniture, this is something hundreds of sheds throughout Ireland are already doing, so why not submit an entry? All you have to do is choose an...

17. May 2017.

IMSA Welcomes New National Volunteer Coordinator

The Irish Men’s Sheds Association is delighted to welcome Eva Beirne as its new National Volunteer Coordinator. Eva started in her role this week, and is already hard at work overseeing the roll-out of our Shed Support Volunteer programme. Eva will be a familiar face to many shedders, having previously...

6. Apr 2017.

Kingdom of Sheds: Men’s Sheds in The Kerryman

For well over a hundred years, the Kerryman has been the newspaper of choice for locals in the Co. Kerry. This week’s issue, out on April 5th, features a sixteen-page supplement on men’s sheds in Kerry. The Kingdom has always been a stronghold of the men’s shed movement in Ireland,...

10. Mar 2017.

Tallaght Men’s Shed wins Sheds for Life competition

We’re delighted to announce that Tallaght Men’s Shed are the winners of the Sheds for Life health information stand competition. This fantastic winning entry is best described in the words of Aaron Maguire, whom everyone at the shed and the IMSA would like to pay special tribute to: “This brochure board...

24. Feb 2017.

‘Through the Eyes of Men’ – Kilcock Men’s Shed

This video, produced by Men’s Health Forum in Ireland, provides a fine and heartwarming insight into the work of Kilcock Men’s Shed, and the men’s sheds movement generally. Well done to the lads from Kilcock, Co. Kildare on being such great ambassadors for men’s sheds!

23. Feb 2017.

Fisherman’s Friend Shed Series Awards 2017

Congratulations to KC Men’s Shed from Castlemaine, Co. Kerry, who scooped top prize at this year’s Fisherman’s Friend Shed Series awards, hosted in the magnificent surrounding of the National Maritime Museum, Dun Laoghaire. The judges plumped for KC’s Flight of the Dart after casting their eyes over each of the twenty-five finalists. Judges Mairead Lavery (Editor, Irish...

13. Jan 2017.

Sheds for Life Competition

Competition time As part of ‘Sheds for Life’ initiative, the Irish Men’s Sheds Association is offering one lucky shed the chance to chose between winning a tablet or a digital camera for creating the best health information stand for their Shed! Get your shedders together and show off your creativity...

14. Apr 2016.

Croke Park GAA Museum Visit

Would your Shed be interested in a trip to the GAA Museum? We have a Irish Men’s Shed Special Offer of special rates for the tour and meal. For more details please contact the IMSA head office at 01 8916150. Please note this offer is only open to Shed members.