Press Releases | Irish Men's Sheds Association

18. Nov 2025.

Irish Men’s Sheds National Conference to Focus on Men’s Mental Health

The Irish Men’s Shed Association (IMSA) will host its annual national conference in Dún Laoghaire for the first time on Wednesday, 19 November 2025, at the Royal Marine Hotel, Dún Laoghaire. The event is expected to welcome over 300 Men’s Shed members from across Ireland, gathering under the powerful theme...

25. Sep 2025.

The Real Face of Men’s Health

IMSA responds to release of ‘The Real Face of Men’s Health’ report. The Irish Men’s Sheds Association welcomes the release of ‘The Real Face of Men’s Health’ report which sets out clear recommendations for the current government to commit to Men’s Health as a key national priority and to...

18. Jul 2025.

The Irish Men’s Sheds Association give an overview of their work to the N.I. Assembly

Press Release 18th July 2025 The Irish Men’s Sheds Association give an overview of their work to the N.I. Assembly The Irish Men’s Sheds Association recently had the opportunity to present a submission to the Northern Ireland Assembly Committee for Communities, highlighting the essential role of Men’s Sheds in local...

17. Jun 2025.

Men’s Sheds walking their way to Health ‘Shoulder to Shoulder’ for Men’s Health Week.

Press Release: 06th June 2025 Men’s Sheds walking their way to Health ‘Shoulder to Shoulder’ for Men’s Health Week. To celebrate Men’s Health Week 2025 (9-15 June) the Irish Men’s Sheds Association has invited its 465 Sheds nationally to celebrate by hosting a “Slí” where men meet, walk and...

23. May 2025.

Ministers Calleary and Buttimer announce a funding package of €1 Million to support the work of Men’s Sheds across the country

Ministers Calleary and Buttimer announce a funding package of €1 Million to support the work of Men’s Sheds across the country Funding to support up to 450 Men’s Sheds with their running costs. Grants of up to €3,000 available to Sheds. Funding will be distributed by Irish Men’s Sheds Association Minister for Rural and Community Development and the...

27. Mar 2025.

Adman Steel Sheds and Irish Men’s Sheds in Groundbreaking 10-Year Partnership

March 27th, 2025 — A powerful new chapter for Irish communities began today as Adman Steel Sheds officially launched a landmark partnership with the Irish Men’s Shed Association (IMSA) at a special event in Ballinteer Men’s Shed, Dublin. The launch event marked the start of a 10-year initiative that will...

25. Mar 2025.

Foxford & District Alzheimer’s Trust, Irish Prison Service, and Men’s Shed Team Up for Restoration Project

In a remarkable show of community collaboration, the Foxford Alzheimer’s Community Trust CLG (FACT) Social Club has partnered with the Irish Prison Service. The project focuses not only on restoring a 1950s Massey Ferguson tractor but also on fostering community engagement and awareness about dementia-related issues, ensuring that families and...

22. Nov 2024.

The Irish Men’s Sheds Association and Flogas are ‘GUINNESS WORLD RECORD™ title Holders!!

The Irish Men’s Sheds Association and partners Flogas have set a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the Largest display of kettles! The record of 1,089 fully working kettles, ranging from brand new to over 70 years old, was set at the IMSA national Conference and Shedfest in Mucklagh Co....

11. Nov 2024.

Changes in Shed Sustainability Grant Funding

PRESS RELEASE 08th November 2024 Irish Men’s Sheds respond to changes in Shed Sustainability Grant Funding Irish Men’s Sheds Association CEO Enda Egan acknowledges new funding allocations for Men’s Sheds in 2025, while voicing concerns over potential funding shortfalls. The Irish Men’s Sheds Association welcomes the confirmation that Men’s...