Carrigaline enjoys long awaited opening of men's shed

Carrigaline Men’s Shed was first registered in late 2011 before the formation of its committee in February 2012.
Carrigaline enjoys long awaited opening of men's shed

Minister of Finance Michael McGrath TD and Frank O'Flynn, Mayor Cork County pictured in the woodwork room with club members Frank Heas and Gerard Dubois during the official opening ceremonies of the Mens Shed building in Carrigaline. Picture: Howard Crowdy

THE Tánaiste and the county mayor were among many well-known figures in attendance at the official opening of Carrigaline Men’s Shed.

The event took place at the premises in Waterpark House, Church Rd, on Saturday and among those on the guest list were County Mayor Frank O’Flynn, Tánaiste Micheál Martin, Finance Minister Michael McGrath, and Sinn Féin TD Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, all of whom turned out for the celebration.

They were joined by Fianna Fáil councillor Seamus McGrath.

The chairperson of the Carrigaline Municipal District, councillor Audrey Buckley (Fianna Fáil), Fine Gael councillor Jack White, councillor Ben Dalton O’Sullivan (Independent), and founding member and chairman of Carrigaline Men’s Shed Barry Cogan were also in attendance.

Carrigaline Men’s Shed was first registered in late 2011 before the formation of its committee in February 2012.

Stephen McCarthy of Astra Construction provided the team with a site to use free of charge, where they ran activities up to 2017.

This was before they moved to their new location on the Old Waterpark Rd.

Barry Cogan, Chairman and Roger Morrisey of the Carrigaline Mens Shed pictured making presentations to County Mayor Cllr Frank O'Flynn and Minister of Finance Michael McGrath TD respectively marking the official opening of the new Mens Shed building in Carrigaline recently. Also pictured are co-founder Pat Dineen and Project Manager Aidan Winters. Picture: Howard Crowdy
Barry Cogan, Chairman and Roger Morrisey of the Carrigaline Mens Shed pictured making presentations to County Mayor Cllr Frank O'Flynn and Minister of Finance Michael McGrath TD respectively marking the official opening of the new Mens Shed building in Carrigaline recently. Also pictured are co-founder Pat Dineen and Project Manager Aidan Winters. Picture: Howard Crowdy

The shed has, over the years, provided locals with the opportunity to socialise and learn new skills through activities such as pool, cooking, and creative writing.

It also has a museum room and garden for members to enjoy. Members are not restricted to the facility itself, with options to join walking groups and avail of bus outings also available.

Minister of Finance Michael McGrath TD along with Frank O'Flynn, Mayor Cork County and Tainiste Michael Martin TD cut the tape to officially open the new Carrigaline Mens Shed building watched by local coiuncillors and Barry Cogan, Chairman Carrigaline Mens Shed. Picture: Howard Crowdy
Minister of Finance Michael McGrath TD along with Frank O'Flynn, Mayor Cork County and Tainiste Michael Martin TD cut the tape to officially open the new Carrigaline Mens Shed building watched by local coiuncillors and Barry Cogan, Chairman Carrigaline Mens Shed. Picture: Howard Crowdy

The committee was founded by Garry Kelly, Pat Dineen, and Barry Cogan and the organisation has been going from strength to strength since its introduction.

An Tánaiste Micheál Martin, TD speaking at the opening ceremony. Pic : Brian Lougheed
An Tánaiste Micheál Martin, TD speaking at the opening ceremony. Pic : Brian Lougheed

Some of its achievements to date include governmental and European recognition of the group’s contribution nationally.

The group also received the European Citizen’s Prize back in 2018 after being nominated by Irish MEPs.

The official opening of the Carrigaline Men's Shed took place on Saturday, July 8, 2023 and was attended by The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Frank O'Flynn; An Tánaiste Micheál Martin; Minister Michael McGrath TD; Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire TD; Cllr. Seamus McGrath; Cllr Audrey Buckley, Chairperson of the Carrigaline Municipal District.; Cllr. Jack White; Cllr. Ben Dalton O'Sullivan; Barry Cogan, founding member and chairman of Carrigaline Men's Shed. The premises was jointly blessed by Mons. Aidan O'Driscoll and Canon Elaine Murray. Pictured, from left: Cllr. Seamus McGrath; Cllr. Frank O'Flynn, Mayor of the County of Cork; Cllr. Audrey Buckley, chairperson of Carrigaline Municipal District and Minister Michael McGrath TD. Pic : Brian Lougheed
The official opening of the Carrigaline Men's Shed took place on Saturday, July 8, 2023 and was attended by The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Frank O'Flynn; An Tánaiste Micheál Martin; Minister Michael McGrath TD; Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire TD; Cllr. Seamus McGrath; Cllr Audrey Buckley, Chairperson of the Carrigaline Municipal District.; Cllr. Jack White; Cllr. Ben Dalton O'Sullivan; Barry Cogan, founding member and chairman of Carrigaline Men's Shed. The premises was jointly blessed by Mons. Aidan O'Driscoll and Canon Elaine Murray. Pictured, from left: Cllr. Seamus McGrath; Cllr. Frank O'Flynn, Mayor of the County of Cork; Cllr. Audrey Buckley, chairperson of Carrigaline Municipal District and Minister Michael McGrath TD. Pic : Brian Lougheed

Most recently, it was named one of the 12 Sustainable Development Goals Champions by the Irish Government for 2019/2020.

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