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
Merry Christmas to all our wonderful Patrons who have been more than generous to us since our foundation and particularly this year when we reached out in a time of need. God Bless and keep you all safe.
Cyril OConnor our new Chairperson making a presentation to the Mayo Woodturners From L/R Tom Jordan Willie Creighton, Pat Towey & John Mullen . The workshop is delighted to have these 3 very skilled men as our Mentors.
Following our AGM tonight we are delighted to announce that Cyril O Connor is the new Chairperson..Cyril brings a wealth of experience to the role. Joint Secretarys Christy Mc Cann/David O Gara Joint Treasurers Tom Regan /Tom Colleran PRO Pat Towey Committee; Joe Mc Cormack.Michael Muldoon.Martin Tynan. Pat Taylor. Jimmy Johnson. Shed Caretaker John Corrigan. We wish the new committee every success .
Shed Renovation Draw. One last Push to raise some Cash. Great Prizes. Appreciation to our Sponsors. Arigna Fuels Calor Flannerys Hotel Galway. Flogas Fred Jaker. Tickets on sale from any shed member and shops that Display the Poster. Many thanks to The Print Depot for their sponsorship of the Posters.
George Fitzgerald of HQ Wellness Centre and Gym on the Dublin rd getting behind Mens Health Week.. We all need to make the effort to think and do something special for ourselves .
DG Sweeney Oil representative Jason Mc Evoy Area Sales Manager dropped by to make a donation to our building fund appeal .Martin Sharkey welcomed him and accepted the cheque. Many thanks .Jason Very much appreciated.
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
