'Vital service': Men's Sheds in Longford allocated funds to cover some operational costs
Minister Dara Calleary: 'Men’s Sheds provide a vital service to men up and down the country allowing them to come together in a safe, comfortable, and inclusive environment'
Eight Men’s Sheds in County Longford are set to receive grants amounting to €17,676.46 from the Department of Rural and Community Development to cover costs such as heating, electricity and insurance.
The funding support allocations will range from the maximum amount of €3,000 to Longford Town Men's Shed to the lowest amount of €500 to North Longford Men's Shed.
The other allocations include Killoe (€2,921.70), Rath Mhuire (€2,218.74), Mostrim (€1,508.04), Granard (€2,856.17), Drumlish/Ballinamuck (€2,106.13), and Dromard (€2,565.68).
Announcing the funding, Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD said, “I am delighted to have been able to provide this funding to the IMSA to help support Men’s Sheds throughout the country. Men’s Sheds provide a vital service to men up and down the country allowing them to come together in a safe, comfortable, and inclusive environment where the can share skills, connect with one another and with their communities.”
Minister Calleary added, “I hope this funding will provide a much needed helping hand to Men’s Sheds in terms of their operational and running costs, allowing them to continue in their vital service to the men of Ireland.
“I would also like to acknowledge the supports, representations, and advocacy work the Irish Men’s Sheds Association (IMSA) do on behalf of the network of Men’s Sheds across the Republic of Ireland and their members.”