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23. Mar 2026.

Michael Lester 1954-2026

The Irish Men’s Sheds Association is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Michael Lester, who died on 22nd March 2026. Michael brought warmth, professionalism, and genuine kindness to our National Conference in 2024, where he served as MC with great distinction. His ability to connect with people, to...

20. Nov 2025.

IMSA Conference

The Irish Men’s Shed Association (IMSA) held its annual national conference in Dún Laoghaire for the first time, at the Royal Marine Hotel. The event welcomed over 300 Men’s Shed members from across Ireland, gathering under the powerful theme of ‘Becoming Men – Mental Health and Wellbeing in Men’s Sheds’...

18. Nov 2025.

WHAT ARE WE WAITING FOR

What Are We Waiting For COLM KEEGAN & LBS MEN’S SHED Waiting for things to change isn’t working anymore. An exploration of mental health and masculinity, told through the voices of men in a doctor’s waiting room. LBS Men’s Shed is a community group who share a shed, along with...

10. Oct 2025.

The Elephant in the Room – Partnership

The Irish Men’s Sheds Association are very happy to announce a new partnership with The Elephant in the Room Movement. IMSA has decided to join forces with Elephant in the Room in recognition of the fact that both organisations share the key priority of encouraging and supporting more people to have...

15. Aug 2025.

Grant Applications

Shedders, We are pleased to announce the Grant for Men’s Shed Running Costs will open for applications from Monday 18th August until Friday 26th September. We are holding two Webinars on Tuesday 19th at 11am and 7pm to explain the Grant procedure. We will discuss the qualifying time frame; qualifying...

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...