Mens Shed Athenry

11/06/2026

The mens shed celebrated the 90th birthday of Gerry Cronnolly recently...

02/06/2026

Thanks to Galway sports partnership and Swim Ireland members of the shed are participating in swimming lessons in the Claregalway hotel for 6 weeks. The members ( many who were (very) reluctant) are thoroughly enjoying the experience.

01/05/2026

What a great ending to 8 cooking classes given by Ricardo da Silva Melo, when our last class involved Ricardo showing us how and cooking a Bar-b Q for us. The weather was ideal and the food was delicious...thank you Ricardo.

10/04/2026

Shed members are pictured behind the recently made podium for Community games.

26/03/2026

25/03/2026

15/09/2025

Athenry Men’s Shed
Local Enhancement Programme (LEP) 2025 - Capital Funding.
Athenry Men’s Shed wishes to acknowledge grant aid of €2800 from the Local Enhancement Programme towards the purchase of equipment/tools for the shed. The shed was able to enhance the workshop by replacing some power saws and purchasing
a new compressor.
The Local Enhancement Programme is funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development and administered by the Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) in Galway Co. Co.

24/07/2025

Visit of Albert Dolan TD
Local TD Albert Dolan called to Athenry Men’s shed recently to meet the members and see the workings of the shed. The members informed him of the realities of running a shed and how important government funding is to keeping a shed open. Albert replied that he was delighted with his visit and he would convey to the relevant minister the points made by the members. The shed was pleased that Albert took the time to call and meet the members.

13/07/2025

12 members from Athenry Men's shed paid a visit to Dooradoyle Men's shed in Limerick recently and enjoyed a great day out.