MEMBERS of the newly set up men’s shed in Manorcunningham were left devastated this week after discovering their oil was stolen over the Christmas period. The group, which had just purchased the oil two weeks ago, is appealing for the public to keep a close eye on their oil tanks after the incident. Speaking to […]
Manorcunningham men come together to set up new Men’s Shed
By Dionne Meehan A GROUP of friends from Manorcunningham have turned their thoughts into a reality by opening the first Men’s Shed in the village. When Declan Glackin, John Crawford, Paul Doherty and Joe Mulhern found there wasn’t much to do in the village other than to go for a pint, they began working on ways […]
Men’s Sheds pilot a massive success
TWO Donegal-based Men’s Sheds joined forces for a successful seven week pilot programme titled ‘Shed’s for Life’. Shed’s for Life is an initiative by the Irish Men’s Sheds Association, which was created by men for men, said Lorraine Conneely, a Health Promotion Officer with the Irish Men’s Sheds Association. Advertisement The Kilmacrennan and Dunfanaghy Men’s […]
Gaoth Dobhair’s Men’s Shed look to the bigger picture
THE Gaoth Dobhair Men’s Shed is collecting donations to buy coronavirus vaccines for people in countries that cannot afford them. The ‘Give the World a Shot’ campaign – set up by An Scioból in conjunction with UNICEF – aims to help low and middle-income countries access vaccines against Covid-19. The fundraising campaign, which is being […]