There has been a warm welcome to the announcement by Minister Dara Calleary of funding for Men’s Sheds across Donegal, with a total of €47,632 allocated to support groups throughout the county.
The announcement has been welcomed by Deputy Pat ‘The Cope’ Gallagher.
“This funding will help Men’s Sheds meet essential running costs such as heating, electricity and insurance, ensuring these vital community hubs can continue their important work in tackling isolation, promoting wellbeing and fostering social connection among men across Donegal,” he said.
The funding will benefit sheds in Ardara (€2,955.26), Ballybofey & Stranorlar (€478.23), Ballyshannon (€2,031.70), Carn (€2,958.08), Castlefin (€1,985.51), Cloughaneely (€2,688.15), Donegal Town (€2,093.12), Downstrands (Rosbeg & Portnoo) (€2,602.43), Drumholme (€1,067.80), Dunfanaghy (€1,072.71), Fintown (€1,784.50), Killybegs (€1,861.92), Killygordon (€2,600.00), Kilmacrennan (€2,384.73), Letterkenny (€1,722.62), Manorcunningham (€3,000), Meenaneary (€1,562.25), Mevagh (€2,462.65), Moville (€3,000), Raphoe (€1,320.35), the Rosses (€3,000.00) and Gaoth Dobhair (€3,000).