Shed News

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10. Mar 2020.

COVID-19 Information for Shedders

Over the past few days Ireland has confirmed a number of cases of coronavirus. As the majority of our membership fall within the ‘at risk’ group of being seriously affected by the virus, we have compiled some useful information for sheds.

6. Mar 2020.

From London to Ballaghaderreen

For Pat Towey, cycling long distances has been somewhat of a second nature to him. In 2009, he cycled from Birmingham to Killybegs, at the same time he was being treated for cancer, but he powered ahead with the help of his doctors. The cycle, the Ballaghaderreen shedder says, was...

24. Feb 2020.

The Piano Man of Parteen Men’s Shed

As a young boy, Noel Kelly’s sight gradually deteriorated over his younger years. At age 11, Noel was sent to a school for children with visual impairments in Drumcondra, Dublin.

5. Feb 2020.

A new community for Waterford

Ireland has long been welcoming of different nationalities, and none other than the men’s sheds. However, disparities can sometimes arise from people with poor skills or a lack of English. Yet, one shed in Waterford is bringing people of different communities together to integrate into Irish society. The shed sits...

28. Jan 2020.

Men’s Sheds Global Gathering 2020

The Irish Men’s Sheds Association is proud to announce that the Global Gathering of Men’s Sheds will take place 26th – 27th August 2020 in Ireland city’s of culture, Galway. We are hoping that this will be the biggest ever gathering of men’s shed ever, with 1,000 men expected to...

16. Jan 2020.

Oughterard shed re-launched

A small town off the Owenriff River in Galway, Oughterard has been one of many towns to have a dedicated men’s shed. Though the shed has seen better days, the men have decided to do a re-launch, in a bid to attract more members.

3. Jan 2020.

Maynooth Men’s Shed drops new short film!

Maynooth Men’s Shed, in collaboration with Professor David Prendergast of Maynooth University have created a short film on their shed and the impact of their existence. In just three short minutes, members of the Maynooth Men’s Shed provide a valuable insight into the inner workings of a shed, how they...

8. Oct 2019.

Carndonagh Men’s Shed relaunch

The landscape may be rough and rugged, but the people of Donegal are among the most warm and welcoming in Ireland. Unsurprisingly, the roster of men’s sheds in Donegal is a long and illustrious one, with almost 25 men’s sheds on the county’s books. Some sheds thrive from the outset,...

21. Jan 2019.

IMSA Awarded European Citizens’ Prize in Cork

A crowd of over 100 men’s sheds members gathered at the Metropole Hotel in Cork to see the Irish Men’s Sheds Association awarded the European Citizens’ Prize. The prestigious award, conferred by the European Parliament upon the recommendation of MEPs, has previously been granted to organisations such as the GAA...