A Men’s Shed is a Community based group for men of all ages.

We in Athy are at the early stages of setting up our group, we held our first meeting in Oct 2011 and had a good turn out from the area.

We need to encourage more men to get involved and get active within the group. No two sheds are the same, however the objectives are similar in that they create a space for men to come and learn or share a skill, have a chat or just a cup of tea.

Athy is a unique town, it has lots of unemployment but it also has lots of opportunities, it has a wealth of talent and skilled people and among its residents it has people who are looking to get involved in the community. Men’s Sheds provide that opportunity to become part of a group, to be valued and to contribute to your area.

More about us, and photos, can be found on our facebook page , www.facebook.com/athymensshed

Community based group for men of all ages to come together and undertake a variety of mutually agreed activities providing a social outlet for men in the community.

Mission
Our aim is to provide a place for men - a dedicated, friendly and welcoming meeting place for older men and younger men to come together and undertake a variety of mutually agreed activities such as woodwork, metalwork, photography, card playing, darts, bowls, other hobbies or pastimes. The men have ownership of the project and decide their own programme. The project provides a social outlet for men in the community.