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3. Apr 2018.

Irish Men’s Sheds nominated for European Citizens Prize

The Irish Men’s Sheds Association is deeply honoured to have been nominated for the prestigious European Citizens’ Prize. Thanks to MEPs Sean Kelly, Mairead McGuinness, Brian Hayes and Deirdre Clune for nominating the men’s sheds movement. This nomination is a tribute to every men’s shed member throughout the island, and...

12. Mar 2018.

Topline On-Board with Men’s Sheds

The IMSA has linked up with Topline, Ireland’s largest DIY and building supplies buying group with over 160 affiliated stores all over Ireland, to offer sheds throughout the country access to a wider range of resources and expertise. The partnership was officially launched at Passage West Men’s Shed in Co....

11. Mar 2018.

Men’s Sheds Poetry Contest

Ahead of National Poetry Day on April 26th, the Irish Men’s Sheds Association has linked up with Poetry Ireland to offer a world first – a men’s sheds poetry contest. The Men’s Sheds Poetry Contest 2018 will offer shed members throughout the country the chance to wax lyrical on every...

16. Feb 2018.

Taoiseach visits Mulhuddart Men’s Shed

Mulhuddart Men’s Shed had an eminent visitor on Thursday February 15, as Taoiseach Leo Varadkar TD dropped in for a visit. The shed is located in the Taoiseach’s constituency of Dublin West, and the shed members made their visitor feel instantly welcome within the cosy workshop. The Taoiseach was deeply...

8. Feb 2018.

Shed Support Volunteers Training Day

February 6th and 7th saw over twenty IMSA Shed Support Volunteers gather at the Prince of Wales Hotel in Athlone for two days of training. Under the guidance of National Volunteer Coordinator Eva Beirne, a positive atmosphere pervaded the training event, with everyone contributing fully and enthusiastically. Eva kicked things...

24. Jan 2018.

Health and Wellbeing Intern wanted

Irish Men’s Sheds Association – Unpaid Health and Wellbeing Internship 3 Days (6 Months) The Irish Men’s Sheds Association (www.menssheds.ie) is seeking a motivated person to join their small and dynamic team for an unpaid internship to support the Health and Wellbeing Manager in the roll-out of the Sheds for...

13. Nov 2017.

RhodoSquad! Men’s sheds tackle a scourge in Killarney

In an initiative organised by our partners Haven Pharmacy, dozens of men’s sheds members from throughout Ireland have descended upon Killarney National Park to help tackle the growth of invasive rhododendron ponticum. The men’s sheds members were treated royally by the hoteliers, restaurateurs and people of Killarney. The venture had the...

25. Sep 2017.

Australian Governor-General visits Balbriggan Men’s Shed

On Saturday, September 23rd, the Irish Men’s Sheds Association was honoured by the visit of His Excellent General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove to Balbriggan Men’s Shed. The visit, part of the Governor-General’s four-day itinerary in Ireland, emphasises once again the strong and vibrant links between men’s sheds in Ireland...

15. Sep 2017.

Irish Men’s Sheds Association AGM 2017 held in Ballymun

Friday, September 15th saw a well-attended Annual General Meeting of the Irish Men’s Sheds Association, held in the Ballymun Civic Centre in north Dublin. Representatives from dozens of sheds throughout Ireland were present, and the agenda featured addresses from outgoing chairman George Kelly and from IMSA CEO Barry Sheridan, as...