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
Following 2 wonderful presentations from Kenneth Mc Donnell and Dr Martin Garvey we are looking forward to welcoming you to our remaining workshops. Tomorrow Wednesday at 7.30pm.Grainne Murphy from Murphys Pharmacy will be centre stage..Everyone is very welcome. Thursday is our open day from 10.30/3 and Friday evening we look forward to having Bernie Finneran covering Skin Cancers. 7.30pm.. Make the time to come along and please feel free to share this with your friends . #roscommongaa #roscommonlegends #ballaghgaa #HSE #mentalhealthmatters #murphystotalhealth #cancerawareness #Kilmovee #monastraden #arivo #westerndevelopmentcommission #IMSA #farmersjournal #roscommonmentalhealth #roscommonleader
Recently our shed committee engaged in training with GRETB around shed governance and conflict resolution. Our tutor was Flannan Spaight .#GRETB #IMSA#RoscommonPeople #roscommongaa #galwayireland #galwaycoco #roscommoncoco
What a pleasure to meet Rachel Blackmore in person at the Ballinrobe Races. Rachel knows all about our shed story and the wonderful benefit Sheds play addressing loneliness and rural isolation #IMSA #HorseRacingIreland #RachaelBlackmore #westernpeople #RoscommonPeople #Mayo2022 #mayosportspartnership #roscommonsportspartnership #racingpost #BallinrobeRaces
We were Delighted today to give Alvan Hunt of Hexafly a tour. Alvan is a local man and in 2016 their company was founded. Hexafly is described as a Circular economy biotech company who produce insect protein, oils, & fertiliser by using a black Soldier fly. Their customer base is worldwide and they service the aquaculture industry. We are very proud to have Hexafly as one of our Sponsors. #hexafly #enterpriseireland #meathcc #theirishtimes #fora #IMSA #irishfarmersjournal #aquaculture #RoscommonPeople
This Week Pat Towey was asked to speak at the launch of a Pre Budget Document Submission to members of the Oireachtas. There are many concerns facing our organisation among them lack of suitable premises, Cost of maintaining a shed, Recruiting new members, Online application knowledge, Identification of buildings in OPW ownership that are not in use. Concessions around utility costs and broadband services. The enormous positive benefit of attending a shed anywhere in the country. If you are someone that has a property that you are not using, consider giving it on a lease at a nominal rate to...
Some more highlights of our visit to Longford. #longfordtourism #irishmenssheds #RoscommonPeople
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
