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17. Jul 2025.

Healthy Ireland & Men’s Health

Biddie O’Neill from the HSE discusses Healthy Ireland, Men’s Health Policy and the opportunities that exist in Sheds to improve men’s health. 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...

16. Jun 2025.

Adman Competition Update

Shedders, there has been a huge response to our adman win a shed competition. Over 70 sheds have put together very comprehensive proposals. The Judging panel require some additional time to evaluate all the entries and to decide who the finalists are as many sheds make a very compelling case...

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...

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. ...

10. Jan 2025.

Armagh Men’s Shed

“It’s the best thing to ever happen to Armagh!” The Armagh Men’s Shed first opened their doors in January 2012 with just six members. Now the group is over thirty strong and ranges from men in their early 30s to late 80s. The men have made very impressive models of...

22. Nov 2024.

The Irish Men’s Sheds Association and Flogas are ‘GUINNESS WORLD RECORD™ title Holders!!

The Irish Men’s Sheds Association and partners Flogas have set a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the Largest display of kettles! The record of 1,089 fully working kettles, ranging from brand new to over 70 years old, was set at the IMSA national Conference and Shedfest in Mucklagh Co....

15. Nov 2024.

IMSA Conference and Shedfest

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 to build a social network and engage in their communities and share skills. The Conference will be livestreamed on youtube HERE and on...

1. Nov 2024.

WE NEED KETTLES!

We all know that the kettle is the most important tool in our Sheds. To highlight the social and mental health benefits of our Sheds, we’re aiming to create a brand new entry in the Guinness Book of Records: 1000 kettles in good working order in the one place at...