€500k funding announced to support Men's Sheds

Funding of €500,000 has been announced to continue to support the work of Men's Sheds groups across the country.

Fri, 31 May, 2019 - 15:08

Digital Desk staff

Funding of €500,000 has been announced to continue to support the work of Men's Sheds groups across the country.

The capital funding was announced by Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring and will enable up to 400 Men's Sheds to purchase equipment or carry out minor works to improve their premises.

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