Kilbeggan Men’s Shed feature on Changing Ireland: My Big Idea
I wouldn’t hit a cow with a banjo! In episode one of RTEs Changing Ireland: My Big Idea we get to meet shedders in Kilbeggan as they have a bit of sport and a load of banter…
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New Community Men’s Shed
The movement of people from conflict zones and impossible living situations is being added to by climate driven displacement and is now part of all modern western societies. The Direct Provision system in Ireland has come under much scrutiny and criticism, and can at times be very challenging, but this...
Clondalkin Men’s Shed and the RCSI Library
For Heritage Week 2023, and with the support of The Heritage Council, The Royal College of Surgeons (RCSI) Library partnered with the Irish Men’s Sheds Association (IMSA) to create bespoke cabinetry for the display of rare historical material from RCSI Library Heritage Collections. Find out what the collaboration meant for...
An Open Door – an insight into Men’s Sheds in Northern Ireland
In this film we hear directly from some men in Northern Ireland and how they have felt a renewed sense of purpose since joining their local shed. We also hear from Dr Davina Carr who has been a significant figure behind a funded Social Prescribing Research Project which has notably...
A Safe Space
It’s a chilly Thursday morning but inside Bray Men’s Shed, a wood-fired stove is burning, cups of tea are being poured and a welcoming atmosphere does a lot to dispel the cold. It’s a fun and relaxing place for friends to meet up and spend time together, but there’s something...
The Men’s Shed – A Poem
“The Men’s Shed” is a poem written by actor, poet and shedder P.J. Brady of the Dublin 8 Men’s Shed. We hope you’ll enjoy watching P.J. recite the poem. “the guitar hangs on the wall in the early morning sunshine”
Slí 2024 in Duiche Seoige
The West is Awake! A fifty strong group of men gathered from sheds across the west for a Slí in Duiche Seoige (Joyce Country) during Men’s Health Week. We have a selection of great images from the day. Thanks to Trish Forde for the images and to Tom Whelan for...
A Walk in the Park
Over 80 Men gathered from the sheds in the North Dublin / Fingal area for a walk and talk event, it was a great chance for shedders to meet and exchange experience and knowledge, many thanks to Swords Men’s Shed for producing this video, to shed Volunteer Pat Duff and...
Liam’s Story – Tralee Men’s Shed
I like it here you know – I appreciate the company more than anything else – the work is important and I like to work. I enjoy the different projects we do which are very interesting but more than that like I’d say I enjoyed the company and the guys....