'Men’s Sheds are a cornerstone of community life' - €13k for Leitrim groups
Groups in Aughavas, Ballinamore and Killenummery are to receive €3,000, while Carrick-on-Shannon will €1,911 The group in Kinlough will get €420 while North Leitrim Men’s Group will recieve €1,593.
Funding has been announced for a number of Leitrim Men's Shed across the county.
A funding initiative, announced last year, has provided grants of up to €3,000 to support the day-to-day operational costs of Men’s Sheds nationwide, including heating, electricity, and insurance.
In total, 369 Men’s Sheds have benefited, with all funding now fully distributed in recent months following assessment by the IMSA.
Groups in Aughavas, Ballinamore and Killenummery are to receive €3,000, while Carrick-on-Shannon will €1,911 The group in Kinlough will get €420 while North Leitrim Men’s Group will recieve €1,593.
In Sligo, funding was allocated to groups in Abbeyquarter, Ballisodare, Cliffoney, Sligo Town and Tubbercurry.
Welcoming the announcement, Sligo/Leitrim Minister Marian Harkin said: “This funding represents a meaningful investment in the wellbeing of men and communities across Leitrim and Sligo. Men’s Sheds provide an essential space where people can come together, share skills, and support one another in a welcoming and inclusive environment.
“I am particularly pleased to see such strong support for sheds in our region. These groups play a crucial role in tackling social isolation, especially in rural areas, and in fostering a sense of belonging and community connection.”
She concluded: “Men’s Sheds are a cornerstone of community life, and I fully support ongoing investment to ensure they can continue to thrive and make a difference.”