The Men's Shed, Naas calling on your support this weekend

With over 50 members, the Naas branch is just over two years old, having been founded by Cllr Seamie Moore and local men Jim O'Reilly and Gerry Laheen in April 2014. The Naas branch features a renovated workshop building and gardens at the rear. Sponsorship was recently secured to provide polytunnels so that members can enjoy gardening all year round.

Activities include woodwork and metalwork and members recently held a exhibition of their wood-turning skills. Cllr Moore said: "It's a fantastic resource for men who want to come and meet new friends and engage in practical activities, especially if they are retired.

"All men should have the opportunity to improve and maintain their health and well-being by participating in a community group such as this. The Men's Shed also links up with local organisations such as Naas Tidy Towns and senior citizens' groups”.

The Men's Shed, Naas is part of a rapidly-growing network of more than 250 across the country. In Co Kildare, there are similar groups in Newbridge, Athy, Clane and Rathangan where men meet regularly.