Rath Mhuire Men’s Shed in Granard were delighted to host an open day last week and the day was a tremendous success. The group was established back in 2009 and is very inclusive and open to all. READ MORE BELOW PHOTO Caption: Nick Gaffney, Jimmy Donohoe, Donie Smith, Longford County Council Cathaoirleach Cllr Turlough McGovern and Mickey Murray Picture: Shelley Corcoran The group is a very social place and all those involved will say that engagement with the group plays an important part in supporting their health and wellbeing. A strong focus for the group also is a keen interest in supporting and maintaining local heritage. On the day, they were joined by other ‘Sheds’ from Killoe, Moynalty and Belturbet as well as local community representatives. The CEO Of Men's Shed Ireland, Enda Egan sent a video message supporting and congratulating the group on their work and achievements. Eamon McIntyre, Chairperson of the Rath Mhuire Men’s Shed, said, “This was a wonderful opportunity to network, share ideas and listen and learn from each other.” The group had a fantastic display of their own work, including beautifully restored 19th century carriages, garden benches and planters which were made for Granard Tidy Towns, as well as their award nominated recycling project in which they converted old lockers into flower planters. They also brought all the visitors to see their work commissioned by Sacred Heart Primary School in Granard, which was a wonderful ‘Tree Bench’ and surrounding path and garden work, in honour of the retiring Principal Marett Smith. PICTURES | Longford school bids emotional farewell to ‘extraordinary’ long-serving principal North Longford primary school opens doors to new sensory garden and extension project To finish off the day, a lovely display of the old skill of ‘Coopering’ was given by former Cooper, Eamon Creamer. Pamela Martin, Community Officer with Rath Mhuire & Dolmen Community Resource Services, who works with and supports the group, wanted to
Pictures | Excellent recycling project on display at North Longford Men’s Shed open day
Caption: At the Rath Mhuire Men’s Shed in Granard open day were; John Joe Brady, Seamus Connolly, Mick Gaffney, Tom Murphy, Gerry Sheridan, Packie Jobe, Johnny Gill, Jimmy Boylan, JJ Reilly, Charlie Smith, Fintan Flood, Sean Quinn, Jimmy Dohohoe, Seamus Frizzell, Andy Gettings, Donie Smith, Conal Reilly, Kevin Donlon and Frank Sullivan. Picture: Shelley Corcoran
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Caption: Patrick Quinn and Martin Briody (Knights and Conquests) at the Rath Mhuire Men’s Shed open day Picture: Shelley Corcoran
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