About Shed
Naas Community Men’s Shed came to fruition in 2014 after a few older people in the community felt there was a requirement for a shed in Naas. The shed was initially set up to bring people together, give them activities and to share their experiences with each other. The shed recently moved location to a house on the Dublin Road and shed chair Norman Farragher attributes the recent sharp increase of an additional 20 members to this move. There are now 57 members who vary from 26 to 86 years of age. The new premises is spacious and shed members have fully refurbished the downstairs with a kitchen that has the facilities to prepare lunch. They are almost finished the upstairs refurbishment, with plans to create a small gym. The members are also planning to re erect their poly tunnel, hen house and beehives in their new location. The shed also puts a huge emphasis on social interaction between members and encourage members to share their stories and problems. If a member is missing a phone call will be made to check in on them explains Norman. The members actively use WhatsApp to keep each other in the loop. The members have a constant stream of projects from making bird boxes to insect hotels. Members often learn a new skill from other members. Music is a very popular pastime for some of the members and the band set up by members has had great success playing gigs in the community. The band has played in nursing homes, at the harbour and festivals throughout the town. Many a session has been held at the shed. The shed is open Mondat to Saturday, 10am – 2pm with lunch at 12.30pm and they are always open to new members. For more information you can contact Norman at 086 8173 469