Minister Heydon Calls On Kildare Men's Shed To Seek Funding From €1 Million Fund

Saturday, 24 May 2025 09:08

By Emma O'Connor

Minister Heydon is encouraging eligible sheds to apply and get funding to help with their operational costs.

Kildare South Fine Gael TD and Minister for Agriculture, Food, Fisheries, and the Marine, Martin Heydon has said that men’s sheds in Kildare should apply for additional funding as part of €1 million fund announced yesterday.

Minister Heydon is encouraging eligible sheds to apply and get funding to help with their operational costs:

“We all know the positive impact Men’s Sheds have had on our communities so I’m delighted to see they can now apply for this funding.

“450 Men’s Sheds across Ireland will receive grants of up to €3,000 to help with their running costs.

“This funding will help Men’s Sheds in Kildare with their costs such as heating, utility and insurance bills.

“Men’s Sheds have become central to so many communities across Ireland. They have created a space to socialise, share skills and work on meaningful projects together.

“I encourage all eligible Men’s Sheds to apply, in particular Athy Community Men's Shed, Kildare Town Men's Shed, Monasterevin Men’s Shed, Rathangan Men’s Shed, Na Fianna Men’s Shed and Newbridge Men's Shed. I am very familiar with the hard work of our local men’ sheds and it is clear to me the great benefit they provide.

“This funding highlights Fine Gael’s commitment to supporting Men’s Sheds across Ireland”, concluded Minister Heydon.

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