Oyster Women's Shed

02/04/2026

This week the Shed welcomed Peter Butler from the Consevation Volunteers Galway.
He talked about the work of Conservation Volunteers Galway which includes the Swan Raft in Oranmore, the No Mow areas at Rinville Park and the Nesting Rafts for Common Terns in Lough Atalia. A very interesting evening for us all.

02/04/2026

Oyster Women’s Shed

02/04/2026

A couple of weeks ago our shed got together to create Easter decorations and trinket bowls using air dry clay. A great night of crafts and chat, with a fabulous cheese board brought along by one of our members too!

11/03/2026

This Tuesday we had the pleasure of a talk from Suzanne Hynes, Personal Stylist and Colour Analyst. Her presentation included building a capsule wardrobe, the different body shapes, which styles to wear, and how to know your best colours. If you’d like more information check out https://www.suzannehynes.ie

06/03/2026

04/03/2026

The talented Eleanor from Els-bels boutique gave the Shed a wonderful night, we learnt how to use a sewing machine and make a bag out of an old pair of jeans. Eleanor runs sewing workshops, details can be found on her leaflet.

25/02/2026

This week we had a huge turn out of ladies for the very interesting talk from Dr Rajvinder Kaur on Ayurveda, a prevention-oriented, time-tested, and holistic natural health system practised by millions around the world. Dr Kaur had traveled down from Dublin for another speaking engagement , and was gracious enough to fit a visit in to talk at the Oyster Womens Shed.

22/02/2026

The Oyster Womens Shed Christmas Party 2025 was a big success, with catering from the Old Barracks in Athenry and homemade treats, a Christmas Table Quiz and a raffle with gorgeous prizes.

21/02/2026

Back in January Ronan Bray gave an insightful talk on how to manage your money. Ronan is a Certified Financial Planner with over 30 years experience, specialising in pre and post-retirement financial planning.

20/02/2026

Annie Dillon gave a wonderful demonstration on how she prepares her divine organic skincare. We got to sample the balms she made, and some lucky ladies even got a little pot to take away on the evening! Her shop can be found here: https://anniesbotanicalsgalway.company.site/?fbclid=IwVERDUAQFV31leHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEegwyTMrkOWQ1MsaWwrPkuZoRQMOLrofXrCjMMsXJj3lgtJYXfsQAcin9s5hw_aem_rzwieW_GPPisfoaZq5T9oA

20/02/2026

St Bridget’s Day is a great reminder to pause and celebrate the wonderful women in our lives. The Shed came together around the fire to learn the art of St Bridget’s Cross making, to a relaxing soundtrack of traditional Irish tunes.

20/02/2026

Creativity and Chocolate! A relaxing and fun evening was spent painting beach pebbles with paint pens, and tasting homemade chocolate coated strawberries to celebrate Valentines Day.