Kildare Men's Shed finds its 'forever home'
Maynooth Men's Shed were to vacate their current premises in December
Maynooth Men’s Shed in Kildare has officially found its new permanent home thanks to strong community collaboration between TD Naoise Ó Cearúil, Cllr Donna Phelan and Maynooth Town Football Club.
When the Men’s Shed group contacted Deputy Ó Cearúil earlier this year about having to vacate their current premises in December, Cllr Phelan immediately offered to help find a new location.
After several weeks of discussions and exploring different options, a solution was found within the heart of the community.
“When I approached Maynooth Town FC, they couldn’t have been more open and supportive,” said Cllr Phelan.
“Their willingness to welcome the Men’s Shed onto their grounds shows exactly what this club stands for community spirit, inclusion, and support.”
The Men’s Shed will now be based at Maynooth Town FC, where they will have access to a warm and welcoming meeting room for their gatherings.
The next step will be to install a dedicated workshop unit on the club grounds, giving members a fully equipped space to continue their invaluable work.
While Kildare County Council was unable to accommodate the group directly, due to underdeveloped zoned lands in the town, they have made a commitment to fund the new workshop, something both representatives are now working to deliver.
“I’m thrilled we could secure a permanent home for the Men’s Shed,” Cllr Phelan continued.
“As a proud member of Maynooth Town FC myself, I see every day the amazing work the club does for our young people, and this partnership shows that same generosity now extending to another vital part of our community.”
Deputy Ó Cearúil added that this outcome is “a testament to what can be achieved when community groups and public representatives come together with a shared goal.”
The new partnership ensures that the Maynooth Men’s Shed can continue to grow and contribute to the social fabric of the town now with a forever home rooted in community spirit.