Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD has announced a new €1 million Fund to support Men’s Sheds across the country.
Grants of up to €3,000 will be provided to 435 Men’s Sheds across the country, including the 27 sheds in Galway.
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 that the emergence of our Men’s Sheds has been a 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 socialise, share skills and work on meaningful projects,” she said.
“As we enter the winter months, the supports that our Men’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.
“This funding builds on 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.”
