- Local Men’s Sheds in Charleville, Kanturk, Macroom, Mallow & Millstreet
- Grants of up to €3,000 to be provided under new €1 million initiative
- Minister Humphreys made the announcement at ‘Shedfest’ in Virginia
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD has this week
announced a new €1 million Fund to support Men’s Sheds across the country.
Under the initiative, grants of up to €3,000 will be provided to435 Men’s Sheds
across the country. The funding is designed to assist Men’s Sheds with their running
costs such as their heating, electricity utility and insurance bills.
The Minister made the announcement at Shedfest’, the National Conference of the
Irish Men’s Sheds Association (IMSA), in Virginia, County Cavan. Announcing the funding,
Minister Humphreys said:“ The emergence of our
Men’s Sheds has been hugely positive development for communities right across Ireland.
They help tackle isolation and provide a safe,comfortable and welcoming environment where
men of all ages can come together to socialize, share skillsand work on meaningful projects.
As we enter the winter months, the supports that ourMen’s Sheds provide are more important
than ever "I'm therefore delighted to announce this new€1 million initiative, which will see 435
Men’s Sheds supported with grants of up to €3,000.his funding builds last year’s fund of €800,000
to support Men’s Sheds, and just shows the long term commitment to
Men’s Sheds from this government.
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