Men's Shed in Donegal recognised in national competition

Letterkenny Men’s Shed have been named runner-up at this year’s national Fisherman’s Friend Shed Series competition, taking home a cash prize for their Men’s Shed.

Following a nationwide search by Fisherman’s Friend, which asked Men’s Sheds from across Ireland to create a piece of art that best depicts what their community means to them, 21 Men’s sheds brought their creations to the Shed Series event, which took place at the National Maritime Museum of Ireland, Dun Laoghaire.

Letterkenny Men’s Shed showcased their piece of work in front of an expert judging panel, which included editor of the Irish Farmers Journal and Irish Country Living, Mairead Lavery; broadcaster, Marcus Connaughton and Martin Stimson, area business manager, Fisherman’s Friend.

Martin Stimson said, “The quantity and quality of this year’s entries was very impressive and it was great to see such a diverse range of artwork being created by members of the Irish Men’s Shed Association.”

He said there were almost 100 attendees at the final, saying, “It is fantastic to see the bond and the strength of friendship that exists between members and sheds.”

KC Men’s Shed of County Kerry was crowned the winner at the event.

The Fisherman’s Friend Shed Series competition launched in 2016 in association with the Irish Men’s Shed Association (IMSA). The IMSA is a national organisation, set up in January 2011, with the purpose of supporting the development and sustainability of Men’s Sheds on the island of Ireland.