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New Community Men’s Shed
The movement of people from conflict zones and impossible living situations is being added to by climate driven displacement and is now part of all modern western societies. The Direct Provision system in Ireland has come under much scrutiny and criticism, and can at times be very challenging, but this...
An Open Door – an insight into Men’s Sheds in Northern Ireland
In this film we hear directly from some men in Northern Ireland and how they have felt a renewed sense of purpose since joining their local shed. We also hear from Dr Davina Carr who has been a significant figure behind a funded Social Prescribing Research Project which has notably...
The Men’s Shed – A Poem
“The Men’s Shed” is a poem written by actor, poet and shedder P.J. Brady of the Dublin 8 Men’s Shed. We hope you’ll enjoy watching P.J. recite the poem. “the guitar hangs on the wall in the early morning sunshine”
Ballyneety shines for Limerick Network
Shed members that attended the IMSA Limerick sheds Network after their “cardiac health talk ” during mens health week with John Kearney in the Ballyneety Mens shed. We had a wonderful trip to Ballyneety Men’s Shed for our Limerick Network during the week. Sheds from Limerick City and County...
‘Sheddies’ celebrate Health and Wellbeing in Sheds across Donegal, Sligo and Cork
The Sheds for Life Awards, fondly known as ‘Sheddies’ were held in Cork and Donegal last week. Shedders from Sligo, Donegal and Cork who completed the ten week health programme were invited to the award ceremonies to represent their sheds and received certificates and awards. Sheds for Life is a...
Silva Lumina – Lights of Growth
. Killoes Mens Shed were featured in a recent The Irish Times article for their fantastic work with artist Tom Meskell in the National Botanic Gardens of Ireland – described as a luminous landscape of lanterns the artworks glow and light up the Gardens. A forest of illuminated figures, harmonious...
The Irish Men’s Sheds Association Conference and Shedfest – Celebrating Connection
The Irish Men’s Sheds Association National Conference and Shedfest – Celebrating Connection VIEW PHOTO GALLERY The Irish Men’s Sheds Association announces their National Conference and Shedfest on Monday 20th November in the Virginia Show Centre in Virginia, County Cavan. The National Conference and Shedfest will be officially opened by...
TG4 documentary tells of how Men’s Sheds ‘saved our lives’
TG4 Documentary series “Men’s Sheds” is airing again next Tuesday Oct 3rd at 7.30pm and for the following two weeks. The series is also available to view now on the player HERE Article by Eugene Masterson from the Sunday World Cover Image courtesy Macha Media & TG4 Men’s Sheds members...