Shedcasts

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6. May 2025.

Seamus O’Rourke – IMSA Keynote

Seamus O’Rourke gives us his unique take on what it is to be a man. From the Men’s Shed Conference and Shedfest in Mucklagh, Co Offaly. The Power of Connections found and forged in Irish Men’s Sheds form the focus of our conference this year. Men’s Sheds are community spaces...

6. Mar 2025.

The Good Bike Project launch

As part of our Conference & Shedfest, we had the launch of The Good Bike Project with Paul McDaid from Irish Red Cross. Paul tells of the project which is fixing bikes and giving a means of transport to refugees all around Ireland, details are at www.thegoodbikeproject.com The Power of...

6. Mar 2025.

Westport Men’s Shed Choir

Westport Men’s Shed choir sing ‘Wishing you were here’ and IMSA Assistant CEO Aidan Ó’Gormáin gives the last word to the 2024 conference. The Power of Connections found and forged in Irish Men’s Sheds form the focus of our conference this year. Men’s Sheds are community spaces which allow men...

6. Mar 2025.

Slí 2025

Last year men from Munster, Leinster and Connaught took part in a number of walks arranged and supported by Sports Partnerships and other partners. There was history, music, walking and lots of craic! The Slí is an outdoor event heralding the start of summer and kickstarting Men’s Health Week.This...

28. Jan 2025.

Greif and Loss – you are not alone.

This National Grief Awareness Week, you are not alone in grief. The Irish Hospice Foundation offers a range of services and resources for those who are grieving, as well as anyone supporting someone who is. Bereavement Support Line: The national freephone service for people to speak about their grief or...

24. Jan 2025.

Enda Egan on The Power of Connection

IMSA CEO Enda Egan introduces us to the theme ‘The Power of Connection’ and outlines the importance of shed membership and the role that sheds are playing in Irish society. From the IMSA Conference & Shedfest, Mucklagh Community Centre, Nov. 2024

23. Jan 2025.

Map of Mental Health Services and Supports Around Ireland

Mental Health Reform have produced a Map of Mental Health Services and Supports Around Ireland. This interactive map shows where you can access different types of mental health services and supports. You can visit the site HERE or click on the image above. In the map, you will see...

21. Jan 2025.

Overcrowding crisis at University Hospital Limerick tops concerns of Men’s Shed members

Concern also over crime and homelessness in the city centre Sean Dalton spoke recently to Limerick Live. His specific ask of the new Government is to continue funding Men’s Sheds, which exist to provide a space where men can come together to learn, share skills and make long-lasting friendships. ...

21. Jan 2025.

The Power of Connections

The Power of Connections found and forged in Irish Men’s Sheds formed the focus of our conference this year. Men’s Sheds are community spaces which allow men to build a social network and engage in their communities and share skills. The Men’s Sheds are inherently health promoting due to...