Shed News

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23. Apr 2015.

Boyle Men’s Shed constructs scale model of Gallipoli beach landing

Last year, Boyle Men’s Shed in Co Roscommon resolved to build a diorama to mark each year of the centenary of the first World War. When it came to 1915, there was only one event which could be considered – the disastrous landings at V Beach in Gallipoli on April...

15. Apr 2015.

Please send us the news from your Men’s Shed.

In this section of our website we will be posting the news, stories, projects and pictures from the Men’s Sheds right across this Island and further afield. So if you have events coming up, exciting projects or interesting pictures please send them to us at info(at)menssheds.ie and we will post...

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...