Men's Shed showcase in Mucklagh

The appointment of the Irish Men’s Shed Association as Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Champion by the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and the Environment, Richard Bruton is recognition of the huge contribution local Men’s Shed make in our local communities, Offaly Fine Gael TD, Marcella Corcoran Kennedy has said.

Speaking at Mucklagh Community Centre last week at the Offaly Men’s Shed Network’s Showcase Event, Marcella said she was really pleased to attend the showcase where Men’s Sheds from across the county displayed their fantastic products and crafts.

"The announcement that the Irish Men’s Shed Association has been appointed as a SDG champion is timely. This is recognition of what is achieved by each and every Shed in our local communities. The assistance provided to other community groups like Tidy Towns and Tidy Villages Committees is immeasurable.

"As Minister of State at the Department of Health I had the pleasure of launching the ‘Sheds for Life’ campaign at the Belmont Men’s Shed. An initiative of the Irish Men’s Shed Association and Healthy Ireland, this campaign has been very successful in promoting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of shed members.”