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15. Apr 2015.

Swords Men’s Shed Group Going From Strength To Strength

The ever popular Men’s Shed groups around the locality are going from strength to strength. On foot of a possible expansion for the Portmarnock group, local councillor Darragh Butler recently enquired about the group in Swords. Butler was keen to see that a group be established, given that Swords is...

6. Apr 2015.

Fingal Council backs Men’s Shed Movement

Fingal County Council has expressed its support of the Men’s Shed Movement, stating that it is already working with a number of groups across the region. A Men’s Shed is a, friendly meeting place where men come together and undertake a variety of mutually agreed activities. Cllr Darragh Butler (FF)...

5. Apr 2015.

South Tyrone Men’s Shed officially opened

Social Development Minister, Mervyn Storey, has officially opened the South Tyrone Men’s Shed, which is welcoming new members from the Coalisland and Dungannon areas.? Representative Jim McQuaid said members are able to gather and work on meaningful projects at their own pace. Anyone who is interested in joiningcan find out...

23. Mar 2015.

Wicklow Men’s Shed Power Tool Course.

What’s happening at Wicklow Men’s Shed these days? Currently some of the members are taking a certified power tool safety course which will allow them to be insured to use all the tools in the shed. Suzie will be in this week to progress the planting and gardening – hopefully this will...

18. Mar 2015.

Men’s Shed patron in Australia amazed by movement’s growth here

Noel Hickey in the Kilarney Men’s Shed An academic researcher who contributed significantly to the growth of the Men’s Shed movement in Australia — where it all began — has admitted to being highly impressed by the growth of the organisation in Ireland. The remarkable growth of the movement in...

13. Mar 2015.

New Ross Men’s Shed

The New Ross Allotments group will hold their first meeting of the season in the New Ross Men’s Shed on Monday night 16th March at 7:30pm. All are welcome. contact 086 375 1057

12. Mar 2015.

Bandon Men’s Shed Open Day.

Bandon Men’s Shed is hosting an open day in the Bandon Men’s Shed, Weir Street, Bandon on Tuesday 17th March 2015, 12.noon to 4pm. Everybody is welcome. 087 753 2221 bandon@menssheds.ie The Bandon Men’s Shed works towards a future where all men have the opportunity to improve and maintain their health and...

12. Mar 2015.

Portlaoise Men’s Shed Woodworking skills course

On with the next project, Portlaoise Men’s Shed are looking for new members to join the group and participate in a woodworking skills course starting on tuesday 7th April and running for 10 weeks. The primary objective of the course is to provide training in the safe use of...

12. Mar 2015.

Rathdowney Men’s Shed Visit to Donaghmore Museum

Rathdowney Men’s Shed Visit to Donaghmore Museum. Anyone wishing to Know more about the Rathdowney Men’s Shed contact .087 259 0504/0505 46196