Men’s Shed groups in Wexford are encouraged to apply for a new round of funding as a total of €500,000 has been allocated by the Minister for Rural and Community Development Michael Ring to continue to support the work of Men’s Sheds.
Minister Michael D’Arcy told Wexford Today.com; “This capital funding will enable individual Men’s Sheds to purchase equipment or to carry out minor works to improve their premises through the provision of small grants.
“Last year, 14 Men’s Sheds in Wexford received a total of €23,188 for various equipment and maintenance works.
“Men’s Sheds have become central to some 400 communities throughout Ireland. They provide an invaluable service by helping to tackling social isolation which in turn strengthens local communities here in Wexford.
“This year’s round of funding is a recognition of the contribution these groups are making to life in Wexford and around Ireland.
“I want all of the Men’s Sheds groups in Wexford affiliated to the Irish Men’s Sheds Association to avail of this funding.
“A number of Women’s Shed groups have also emerged in our communities in recent times. In order to support this positive development, the Minister has decided to make this funding available to these groups and I urge them to apply.”
Minister D’Arcy concluded; “Individual Sheds should submit applications to their Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) – the deadline for applications will be advertised soon on the department’s website (www.drcd.gov.ie), along with application details.”