Funding for 17 Men’s Sheds in Carlow and Kilkenny ‘a start’ but more is needed

While seventeen Men’s Sheds locally have received grant aid, one TD says more help is needed to secure their long term survival.

14 Kilkenny and three Carlow groupings (breakdown here) were awarded up to €3,000 to cover basic costs like electricity, heating, and insurance bills.

Fianna Fail’s John McGuinness says while it’s a start, he’s pushing for “more in the pipeline” to ensure no shed is forced to close its doors as he outlined to KCLR News’ Stephen Byrne;