€1 Million to support the work of Men’s Sheds across the country including Kildare (KP)
Minister James Lawless met Naas Men's Shed in Leinster House earlier this week
Local Fianna Fail Minister James Lawless TD has welcomed the announcement today from the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary, T.D., of a funding package of €1 Million to support the work of Men’s Sheds across the country, including Kildare.
Minister Lawless stated “this crucial funding will support up to 450 Men’s Sheds with their running costs across the country with grants of up to €3,000 available to Sheds with the funding distributed by Irish Men’s Sheds Association.
“The funding is designed to assist Men’s Sheds with their running and operational costs such as heating, utility and insurance bills.
“We have seen here in Kildare the positive development and operation of numerous Men’s Sheds. The Men’s Shed provide a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment where men of all ages can come together to socialise, learn, share skills, and make friendships that last. There are over 450 Men’s Sheds in Ireland with over 10,000 active members.
“Only this week I was delighted to host the Naas Men’s Shed in Leinster House where I got the opportunity to speak with the members about their positive experiences in the shed and other issues effecting them locally and nationally.”