Major IMSA Moolah For 14 Wicklow Men’s Sheds

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atest press release from Tánaiste Simon Harris, issued on Monday, May 4th 2026…

Tánaiste, Minister for Finance and Wicklow TD Simon Harris has today welcomed the announcement that 14 Men’s Sheds across County Wicklow have received almost €27,000 in Government funding to support their running costs.

The funding, distributed by the Irish Men’s Sheds Association (IMSA), is part of a wider package supporting 369 Men’s Sheds nationwide. Grants of up to €3,000 per shed have been provided to help meet day-to-day operational costs such as heating, electricity and insurance.

The Wicklow sheds receiving funding are: Arklow (€1,830.69), Aughrim (€622.93), Baltinglass (€2,033.16), Bray (€2,550.74), Kilcoole (€1,159.18), Newtown and Newcastle (€1,885.88), Purple House Cancer Care (€3,000), Rathdrum (€2,550.53), Rathnew (€2,092.45), Roundwood (€1,220.91), Tinahely (€2,143.42), Vale of Avoca (€2,158.51), Valleymount (€2,187.84), and Wicklow (€1,462.41).

Welcoming the announcement, Tánaiste Harris said, “Men’s Sheds are at the very heart of communities right across Wicklow. They provide a welcoming, supportive space where men can come together, share skills, and look out for one another. The work they do in tackling social isolation and supporting mental health is invaluable.

“I am delighted that 14 sheds across our county are receiving this much-needed support, with grants reaching communities from Arklow to Baltinglass, and from Bray to Tinahely. This funding will make a real, practical difference helping to keep the doors open.”

The Tánaiste paid tribute to the volunteers who keep the sheds running, and to the Irish Men’s Sheds Association for its continued advocacy on behalf of members.