Total Of €22,000 Allocated To Co Tipp Men Sheds

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Men’s Shed across Ireland are to be allocated €800,000 from the Department for Rural and Community Development.

The initiative will see grants of €2,000 provided to over 400 Men’s Sheds nationwide to assist them with running costs such as electricity or insurance bills.

The first Men’s shed in Ireland was opened in Knockanrawley in Tipperary Town in 2009.

There are now 11 Men’s Sheds across the county of Tipperary.

The individual grants will be distributed to the over 400 Men’s Sheds via its representative body, the Irish Men’s Sheds Association (IMSA).

Men’s Sheds are credited with helping to tackle isolation and provide a welcoming and comfortable space for men to come together and socialise.

Many Men’s shed also offer services to their local community.

The funding follows an allocation of €100,000 for Women’s Sheds which will also see grants of €2,000 provided.

Men’s Shed operate across county Tipperary in Clogheen, Carrick on Suir, Silvermines, Mullinahone, Cahir Tipperary, Glengoole, Clonmel, Cashel, Thurles and Ballagh.