Government announce funding of €1 Million for Men's Sheds

The Department of Rural and Community Development has announced a €1 Million funding package to support the work of Men’s Sheds across the country.

The funding can be accessed through grants of up to €3000 and will be distributed by the Irish Men’s Sheds Association.

The funding is designed to help Men’s Sheds across Ireland with operational costs such as heating, utility, and insurance bills.

The funding was announced by the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary and Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Jerry Buttimer.

Announcing the funding, Minister Calleary said: “I am acutely aware of the hugely positive development the emergence of Men’s Sheds has been for communities right across Ireland.

“Sheds all over Ireland help tackle isolation and provide a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment where men of all ages can come together to socialise, share skills and work on meaningful projects.

“I’m therefore delighted to announce this additional funding that will see the sheds that are members of the Irish Men’s Sheds Association supported with grants of up to €3,000.

“I do not doubt that this funding will provide a much-needed helping hand to Men’s Sheds in terms of operational and running costs.”