Boost for Men's Sheds across Laois
Portlaoise, Mountmellick and Rathdowney were the biggest winners in the latest allocation
Men’s Sheds across Laois have been awarded funding of €17,695.
Sean Fleming TD welcomed the funding which will assist Men’s sheds with their running and operational costs such as heating, electricity and insurance bills.
Rathdowney, Portlaoise and Mountmellick were awarded the highest sums in Laois as each received €3,000.
Elsewhere, the figures were: Abbeyleix and District €395.68, Borris-In-Ossory €2,087.26, Knock Vintage €2,800.38, Mountrath €1,159.47, Portarlington €1,296.21 and Rothar Rogues / Durrow Community Bikes Shed €956.
Men’s Sheds in Ireland are community-based, local spaces where men gather to connect, converse, and collaborate on projects like woodworking, gardening and repair work and make long lasting friendships together. They are more than just woodwork or gardening; they are places where men can find meaning and purpose.
“I encourage many men as possible to join a local Men’s Shed where they can meet many people with similar or different interests, have a chat and a cup of tea. It is better to leave your house and go out and meet other people as it also helps prevent social isolation,” said Deputy Fleming.
“There is a Men’s Shed near you and we are so lucky to have so many of them in Laois. Finally, I would like to thank the men who have set up and run these facilities locally as they are providing a great service,” he concluded.