The Netwell Centre in Dundalk Institute of Technology, in collaboration with the Irish Men’s Sheds Association and with the support of the Australian Men’s Shed Association will be carrying out a survey of men’s sheds over the spring and summer of 2012. All men participating in sheds in Ireland will be invited to complete a survey on their experiences in their shed.  The survey will only take about 20 minutes to complete but will provide much needed information on the position of men and the informal learning that takes place in sheds. The findings will help inform the development of men’s sheds in the years ahead. The survey is... Read On

Following a recent visit to Kerry, the Irish Men’s Sheds Association asked Dan O’Connor of the Kerry Mental Health Association to say a few words about why Men’s Sheds can be good for men’s mental health. The following was his response: “Men’s Sheds provide an ideal environment for the promoting and fostering of positive mental health leading to an improvement in one’s overall health and wellbeing.  This can be done through the provision of mental health information leaflets and literature within the shed itself or through talks on the topic delivered by guest speakers.  More importantly, the shed provides an opportunity for men to socially interact and integrate with other men, encourage... Read On

We are delighted to announce that the Irish Men’s Sheds Association has been recognized by Changemakers!  The Irish Men´s Sheds Association has been chosen as one of 15 finalists in the Changemakers Innovations for Health: Solutions that Cross Borders competition in partnership with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Pioneer Portfolio. The global response for this online competition was a resounding success, sourcing more than 370 innovative solutions from 73 countries. “By being selected as a competition finalist, we have been honored for your outstanding demonstration of innovation, social impact, and sustainability.” (Ashoka Changemakes) An expert panel of judges will select the three winners that will receive US$ 10,000 each... Read On

On behalf of the Irish Men’s Sheds Association I would like to wish you all a very joyful and fun St. Patrick’s Day and we would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your kind ongoing support. It is a great day to remember the first point of our Ethos Statement which reads “We believe strongly in the dignity, uniqueness and equality of every human being.”  because it is nice to be proud of your heritage are no matter where you are from! Have fun today. Tweet Read On