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16. Jan 2023.

What goes on in a Men’s Shed

Ireland’s first shed started in 2009 in Tipperary, inspired by the men’s shed movement in Australia. The Irish Men’s Sheds Association was formed in 2011 and the shed movement has grown steadily ever since, with over 450 sheds now registered with the Association and at least 12,000 men visiting...

17. Aug 2021.

Watch back: Pollinator-friendly gardening at Wild Nephin

We were delighted to be joined by the experts at Wild Nephin Ballycroy National Park for our recent shedcast. Michael Chambers, Head Guide at the park, and Supervisor Guide Mags Flaherty gave us a detailed look at all the work they do to keep the grounds looking so impressive –...

8. May 2019.

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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....

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...

30. May 2017.

Minister Corcoran Kennedy launches “Sheds for Life”

Monday May 29th was a landmark day for men’s sheds in Ireland, as our flagship health and wellbeing initiative “Sheds for Life” was launched by Minister Marcella Corcoran Kennedy TD, Minister of State for Health Promotion, at Belmont Men’s Shed in Co. Offaly. Sheds for Life is being developed in partnership...