€26k funding for 18 Men’s Sheds across Co Kildare
A total of €26,082 in Government funding has been granted to 18 Men’s Sheds in Kildare.
The Men's Sheds span from Athy and Monasterevin in the south and west to Johnstownbridge in the north and Kill in the east.
Fine Gael TD for Kildare South and Chairman of the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party, Martin Heydon has welcomed the allocation.
Locations, Funding Purposes and Funding Amounts:
Athy Train all members on the use of a lathe for woodturning and a bandsaw to cut and recycle wood €1,449
Celbridge and District Steel container for safety and storage €1,449
Clane Fit out lounge/meeting room to include furniture, PC, TV and printer €1,449
Cooleragh & Staplestown Provide I.T. equipment for upskilling and provision of tooling for work projects €1,449
Johnstownbridge Purchase computer and laptops to train members. €1,449
Kilcock Community Install a computer system to facilitate essential communication. €1,449
Kildare Town Purchase equipment for office admin ie computer, printer, desk filing cabinet and stationery supplies €1,449
Kill and District Purchase electric hand power tools, refurbish pool table, purchase a microwave and coffee machine €1,449
Larchfield Park Nursing Home Purchase a shed to provide storage €1,449
Leixlip Acquisition of a site and premises €1,449
Maynooth Men's Shed Painting, floor coverings and printing of signs €1,449.00
Men United Men's Shed Seating benches and picnic tables €1,449.00
Monasterevin Men's Shed Hard standing and cover for outside work area €1,449.00
Na Fianna Men's Shed Electrical work and security system €1,449.00
Naas Community Men's Shed IT equipment and furnishings €1,449.00
Newbridge Community Men's Shed Safety equipment €1,449.00
Rathangan Men's Shed Vehicle lift €1,449.00
Sallins Men's Shed Equipment €1,449.00
Deputy Heydon said “It is really positive to see the Government supporting the The Irish Men’s Sheds Association which does fantastic work. I have seen first-hand the positive impact of their activities here in Kildare.
“Last Summer, my colleague Minister Ring allocated €500,000 under the Men’s Sheds stream of the Community Enhancement Programme to enable individual Sheds to update their facilities by purchasing equipment or by carrying out minor works to improve their shed.
“Each Local Authority area was then allocated funding and the application process was overseen by Local Community Development Committees (LCDCs) around the country.
“I am delighted to say that 18 Men’s Sheds in Co Kildare were successful in their applications.
“These groups will receive €1,449 each in funding to update and improve their facilities.
“Men’s Sheds are a great outlet for men in Kildare to connect with each other in their locality, to share their skills and to work together on community projects.
“Not only is this good for the health and well being of the men themselves but it’s also of great benefit to the wider community. I will continue to support my local Men’s Shed and I strongly welcome the Government funding to assist their work.”