Shed News

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1. Sep 2021.

September Reopening confirmed for all Men’s Sheds

Dear shedders, Following yesterday’s announcement (31st August 2021) from the Taoiseach and the release of the government’s ‘Reframing the Challenge’ plan, which contains specific advice for men’s sheds, there has been a major breakthrough. The Irish Men’s Sheds Association (IMSA) is delighted to confirm that all our sheds will be...

25. Aug 2021.

Watch back: Fishing tips for Shedders

Did you know it’s possible to catch over a thousand fish within an hour? World champion Tamas Walter did just that, catching 4,500 bleaks in the course of his four hour match. This astonishing fact is just one of many our shedders learnt from Inland Fisheries Ireland in our latest...

25. Aug 2021.

Watch back: Toolbox essentials with Ronan O’Sullivan

Back by popular demand! Last month we welcomed back the ever-knowledgeable Ronan O’Sullivan for another jam-packed IMSA Shedcast. DIY expert Ronan talked us through the essentials that every handyman should have in their toolbox, especially if you’re looking to build a shed like his own! Whether for marking, measuring, cutting...

17. Aug 2021.

Watch back: Pollinator-friendly gardening at Wild Nephin

We were delighted to be joined by the experts at Wild Nephin Ballycroy National Park for our recent shedcast. Michael Chambers, Head Guide at the park, and Supervisor Guide Mags Flaherty gave us a detailed look at all the work they do to keep the grounds looking so impressive –...

4. Aug 2021.

Irish Men’s Sheds Association backs Minister Butler’s calls for September reopening of community groups

The Irish Men’s Sheds Association welcomes the recent call from Minister for Older People and Mental Health Mary Butler for sheds to be allowed reopen. As the Minister’s rightly said in her comments to the Taoiseach, community groups like men’s sheds are “anxious” to return. We as an organisation are...

16. Jun 2021.

Sheds for Life Impact Report Launched

The Irish Men’s Sheds Association’s (IMSA) report entitled ‘The Sheds for Life Impact Report’ was launched virtually, Monday 14 June by Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly TD. The research, carried out by Aisling McGrath of Waterford Institute of Technology on behalf of the IMSA and the Irish Research Council, highlights...

25. Mar 2021.

Watch back: Beekeeping for Shedders

We had a brilliant Shedcast on Wednesday March 24 with Caroline McDonald, Education Officer with the Irish Beekeepers Association. Caroline is an absolute mine of information on all things apian and she discussed topics for beginners such as different types of bees, the cost of a hive and how to...

23. Mar 2021.

Vote Men’s Sheds for the PTSB Community Fund!

The Irish Men’s Sheds Association is delighted to announce that it has been shortlisted for Permanent TSB’s Community Fund 2021. The permanent tsb Community Fund supports local communities by providing funding to community organisations that are working hard to make a difference. The Community Fund operates in each of our...

22. Mar 2021.

‘When The Shed Light Is On’ Film

On Friday 19 March, Peter O’Toole of the Hothouse Flowers joined Frank for a chat about his new film on the men’s sheds of Tipperary and surviving lockdown: ‘When The Shed Light Is On’. Peter has been a fan of the Men’s Sheds movement for many years and this new...