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Castlebar Men's Shed
We are a non-profit organisation. Our main aim is to promote and protect the well-being of men in our community, on a both physical and mental level. We are affiliated with the Irish Men's Shed association which is a registered charity - CHY 19928
We are a non-profit organisation. Our main aim is to promote and protect the well-being of men in our community, on a both physical and mental level. We are affiliated with the Irish Men's Shed association which is a registered charity - CHY 19928
A little bit about "The Men's Shed"
The concept behind the Mens Shed movement originated in Australia in the mid 1990`s with the aim of improving the overall wellbeing of the older men in the community through providing a space where men could gather together to work on projects and socialise. By 2007 backed by the Australian Government the AMSA was founded to help promote and develop Mens Sheds on a nationwide basis. John Evoy introduced the Shed Movement to Ireland and the IMSA was set up here in 2011. Castlebar Mens Shed was established in April 2012. This stemmed from the observation that there was an urgent need to promote and protect the wellbeing, both mental and physical of the men of our community.
The men’s shed is about MEN’S HEALTH. It provides a haven that many men need. A place they can identify with; a place there they talk freely, be themselves, make friends, share information and skills. On an emotional level, they feel better about themselves; gain a sense of belonging, self-worth and respect. There are not many of us men who can’t identify with some potentially degenerative conditions at some stage of our lives; be it redundancy, ill health, retirement, depression, bereavement, isolation, loneliness etc.
That all sounds very gloomy; but every shed has its own ‘shed load of stories’ and characters to match. Ours is no different and it’s just as well that the kettle (the most important item in any shed) can’t talk!!! A sheds focus and potential is limited only by the imaginations, interests and commitments of its members.
Men of all ages are welcome; and women also (if they so wish) can join us – ‘cause we still do need some gentle guidance in our (desperate) lives!! All are welcome. So, come along and see if you can better our residential pranksters, storytellers, tea drinkers and (even) workers amongst us!!
In its short life, the shed has contributed to many local community activities. Our mechanically minded members have totally rebuilt a tractor; our ‘forge’ was on display (as well as the tractor) at many county-wide community events this summer. We are only getting started. All help very welcome.
The men’s shed is about MEN’S HEALTH. It provides a haven that many men need. A place they can identify with; a place there they talk freely, be themselves, make friends, share information and skills. On an emotional level, they feel better about themselves; gain a sense of belonging, self-worth and respect. There are not many of us men who can’t identify with some potentially degenerative conditions at some stage of our lives; be it redundancy, ill health, retirement, depression, bereavement, isolation, loneliness etc.
That all sounds very gloomy; but every shed has its own ‘shed load of stories’ and characters to match. Ours is no different and it’s just as well that the kettle (the most important item in any shed) can’t talk!!! A sheds focus and potential is limited only by the imaginations, interests and commitments of its members.
Men of all ages are welcome; and women also (if they so wish) can join us – ‘cause we still do need some gentle guidance in our (desperate) lives!! All are welcome. So, come along and see if you can better our residential pranksters, storytellers, tea drinkers and (even) workers amongst us!!
In its short life, the shed has contributed to many local community activities. Our mechanically minded members have totally rebuilt a tractor; our ‘forge’ was on display (as well as the tractor) at many county-wide community events this summer. We are only getting started. All help very welcome.