Press Releases | Irish Men's Sheds Association

23. Jun 2026.

Irish Men’s Sheds Association Launch Strategic Plan 2026–2030

National roadmap sets out ambitious vision for the future of Ireland’s Men’s Shed movement The Irish Men’s Sheds Association (IMSA) officially launched its Strategic Plan 2026–2030 on Monday, 22 June 2026 at Tullow Men’s Shed, Co. Carlow. The Strategic Plan was formally launched by Minister of State for Public Health,...

12. Jun 2026.

Men’s Health Week – One Step at a Time

International Men’s Health Week (MHW) begins on the Monday before Father’s Day and ends on Father’s Day itself. During 2026, it will run from Monday 15th until Sunday 21st June. MHW is celebrated in many European countries, as well as in the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and a number...

11. Jun 2026.

Sheds for Life Awards bring Men’s Health to the Fore

The Irish Men’s Sheds Association (IMSA) Celebrated five years of their flagship Sheds for Life Health & Wellbeing programme with an Awards ceremony in the Sliabh Russell Hotel in Cavan on Wednesday. Sheds from Cavan and Monaghan who have just completed the ten-week programme were joined by shedders and volunteers...

21. May 2026.

Lean Factory Tour Inspires Business Transformations — and Delivers Over €50,000 to Irish Men’s Shed Association

Minister James Browne marks the occasion as Adman Steel Sheds presents €50,350 to the Irish Men’s Shed Association, raised through its Lean Factory Tours. Paul Nolan, Adman Steel Sheds with Minister James Browne demonstrating how Lean is implemented in a Manufacturing Environment May 2026 — Hundreds of companies from across...

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...