About the Shed
Welcome to our site, here you will find all the information needed on who we are, what we are about, links to useful services, photos, and much much more.
A special mention to the Men who make the time and effort to be part of this journey.
What is a mens shed
A ‘men’s shed’ is a community based project, where men can come together to learn, share skills and make long-lasting friendships together.
Members presently meet every Tuesday night for two hours. Our ambition is to have the shed open on a daily basis.
The programme varies from week to week but members enjoy a cup of tea, a game of cards, pool or a sing-song when no formal programme is arranged.
News
Toweys Spar , Long standing Sponsor called in to share their Exciting Top Class Bewleys Coffee Offering with a few delighted hardworking men. Check it out for yourselves . #Bewleys #irishmensshed #ballaghaderreenpastandpresent #pentonpublications #retailnews #roscommonherald #sparireland #inveroil #topoil #midwestradio #thejournal #irishmirror #RTE #Nationwide
John Mullin RIP. An evening in the company of fellow woodturners from around the county and further afield. John was a lovely man and was a shed member and an accomplished woodrurner. Shed Chairman Cyril O Connor made a Presentation to Tom Jordan of Craogh Eo Henry Greevy did the other presentation to Willie Creighton.. Our main photo has Chairperson Tom Jordan and Secretary Pat O Malley with the 2 presentations. This group are exceptionally talented trademen. John Wilson was Ballasodare gave the floor demonstration . #Craogh Eo Woodturners. #Roscommon University Hospital #MayoLondonAssociation. #irishwoodturners #johnwilson #williecreighton#GRETB#RCC#MCC #westernpeople #mayonews #midwestradio #eirgrid...
Funding announcement from Minister Humpreys dept of 800k is very welcome . It equates to a grant of 2000.00 per shed for every shed that is open and has an active membership. Within our County we have castlerea, cloonfad, strokestown, & Rooskey, Boyle is currently not open. Good news with 2 new sheds coming on stream Roscommon town &Granlahan. Thank you to all the Ministers, TD's and Senators who listened to the plight of sheds in their voting area and delivered. #heatherhumprey #frankfeighan #marianharkin #eugenemurphy #FF #FG #irishmenssheds #HSE #nationallotterycommunityfund #communityfoundationireland #eirgrid #vincyenergyfoundation. #irishtimes #irishindependent #roscommonpeople #roscommonherald #shannonsideradio #midwestradio #RTE...
Life in the Kilmainham Jail as a prisoner of war would have been extreme to say the least.
IMSA Regional meeting in Oranmore . Today our shed engaged in a consultation with sheds from Counties Clare and Galway..55 men discussed the challenges sheds face to stay afloat to retain membership , to find funding, to address property shortages, to be fully transparent with committee structures, better communications within counties , managing conflict, and to understand the workings of the board of the IMSA. It was a very worthwhile few hours and we came away having met new friends and new places to visit. A special word of thanks to Flogas our corporate sponsors for covering the costs of...
Our Visit to Leinster House on Kildare st Dublin. Our day started with a train journey from Boyle to Connolly. After a head count outside Buswells Hotel we made our way across to the famous institution where the affairs of our state are set out in stone. Our host Senator Eugene Murphy and his PA gave us a very warm welcome and provided us with a lovely meal. While on this visit we met other politicians with local political connections who also were delighted to see us. #FF #SF #IMSA #eugenemurphy #Clarekirrane#michaelfitmaurice #pearsedoherty #shannonsideradio #midwestradio #ballaghaderreenpastandpresent
Activities
Ballaghaderreen Men’s Shed provides different activities, We are into film making, photography, crafts, storytelling, music, online presentations, connecting with sheds on the International stage.
Carpentry, wood-turning and copper and metal work are some of the many skills practiced in the workshop.
The upstairs room is used for meetings, discussions, courses, computer work, pool, cards, conversation and general craic.
The shed is open to facilitate any member wishing to come in during the day to learn, teach or practice new skills.
Application form
Join the Ballaghaderreen Men's Shed
Please fill out this application form if you wish to join.
You can also download the application form from HERE if you want to print it out and come visit us in person!
Ballaghaderreen Men’s Shed wish to publicly acknowledge the ongoing support .
Ballaghaderreen Diaspora
Our Landlord Mr Tony Killoran
Roscommon County Council
HSE
National Lottery
Vinci Energy Foundation
The Community Foundation for Ireland
Pride of Place 2020
Irish Mens Shed Association
Ballaghaderreen Business Community
Ballaghaderreen Town Team
RTE Comic Relief
Our stories are reguarly featured both on Digital and Print Media. We greatly apprecaite the exposure of a happy positive group of men.
RTE Nationwide
Midwest Radio
Shannonside Radio, Lets Talk
Roscommon Herald
Roscommon People
