Tullow Men's Shed
Tullow Men's Shed
History of the Irish Men's Sheds Association
The Irish Men’s Sheds Association was formed in 2011. However, the men’s shed movement originally started in Australia which inspired their Irish counterparts to begin their own movement.
Having first started in 2009, the men’s sheds movement had its birth in Tipperary where the first men’s shed was formed. Following the formation of the first shed in Ireland, the shed movement began to grow rapidly, with there now being over 400 sheds registered with the Irish Men’s Sheds Association and at least 12,000 men visiting a shed every week.
Tullow Men's Shed
Tullow has had a Men's Shed since 2011, providing an invaluable service to the community as a place for members to gather and spend time together without pressure or expectation. Tullow Men’s Shed is an integral part of the Tullow community. Its members are active in a number of areas of the community including Tullow Tidy Towns & Climate Action Committee. Everyone involved in a volunteer, with no expectations or demands placed on any member regarding attendance.
They are open Monday and Wednesday mornings from 10am until 12 noon, and Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7pm to 9pm.
Activities
Tullow Men’s Shed engages in a number of activities, including carpentry and woodwork, and many of their projects are for the local community, including our own Hope sign. They also spend time out in the community, helping elderly neighbours or cutting overgrown lawns- there’s a wide variety of reasons why the members joined Tullow Men’s Shed, but they all enjoy getting together to chat, learning and sharing skills, and working side by side.
Tullow Men's Shed on KCLR
As part of National Volunteering Week, Carlow Volunteer Centre arranged for KCLR to visit some of the Volunteer Involving Organisations and speak with volunteers and organisers. Listen to Una Ni Mhaoldhomhnaigh's interviews below, and hear about the experiences of those involved.
How Carlow Volunteers Can Help Out
Tullow Men's Shed is always looking for new members, whether it's someone who wants to actively volunteer in their community, spend some time engaging with the variety of activities available or just get out of the house for a few hours a week. It's a safe space for men to come together and make some new friends, focus on improving and maintaining their well-being while maybe learning or teaching some new skills.
Currently the main building used by the Tullow Men's Shed is being refurbished and upgraded, but they are hoping to be open again fully soon
Déjà Vu Charity Shop Bagenalstown
Déjà Vu Charity Shop
Run by the Bagenalstown Family Resource Centre
Bagenalstown Family Resource Centre (BFRC) is a not-for-profit registered charity. It has been actively engaged with the communities in Bagenalstown and the surrounding areas since its establishment in 2001. They operate a charity shop, Déjà Vu, which raises essential funds to support the delivery of various services to the community, including various family and parenting support services, Stepping Stones Community Childcare Centre, a therapeutic hub, and educational and recreational programs.
The wonderful charity shop Déjà Vu, is a beloved part of the community, nestled on Main Street in Bagenalstown. When you step inside, you’ll find a delightful array of items to suit every taste and need. From one-of-a-kind treasures to everyday essentials, the shop offers a wide variety of high-quality pre-loved items. Whether you’re treating yourself or on the hunt for the perfect gift, you’re sure to discover something truly special at Déjà Vu.
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday : 9.30am -5.00pm
Saturday: 930am-4.30pm
We close for lunch 1.30-2.00pm daily
Donations
Déjà Vu are always looking for once loved clothes, furniture, books, bric-a-brac, in good condition, if you would like to donate just call into the shop or ring 059-9722028.
Address
11 Main St, Moneybeg, Muine Bheag, Co. Carlow, R21 R924
The Importance of Volunteering
In order to provide a pleasant shopping experience for our customers, the dedicated team of volunteers and CE employees work tirelessly. They ensure that the store environment is warm, welcoming, and accommodating to all visitors. Whether you need assistance with your purchase or wish to donate items, the team is here to help. When donations are received, they are carefully steamed, priced, and evaluated to ensure that only high-quality items are chosen for display and sale on the shop floor.
Déjà Vu Charity Shop on KCLR
As part of National Volunteering Week, Carlow Volunteer Centre arranged for KCLR to visit some of the Volunteer Involving Organisations and speak with volunteers and organisers. Listen to Una Ni Mhaoldhomhnaigh's interviews below, and hear about the experiences of those involved.
How Carlow Volunteers Can Help Out
As noted above, volunteers are essential to making Déjà Vu a welcoming place in the community as well as a functioning business providing quality items that customers can be certain are clean and functional. If you are interested in volunteering out with Déjà Vu, you can call into or ring our office, or apply using the link below.
An Gairdín Beo
An Gairdín Beo
An Gairdín Beo is a two-acre community garden in the centre of Carlow Town. The ethos is based on valuing diversity, sustainability, organic methods and indigenous species. The overall vision of the garden is of a space where people connect more with nature, with the growing and making of food, and with each other.
History
In the autumn of 2014 the Sisters of Mercy from St Leo's Convent contacted several groups and individuals in county Carlow, inviting them to a meeting to discuss the possibility of a community garden being created in land adjacent to the convent. There was huge interest in the overgrown two acre site and three sub committees of volunteers were formed to move the idea into action. In 2015 a Board of Directors was created and An Gairdín Beo applied to be a Company Limited by Guarantee with Charitable Status, with a 20 year lease being agreed with the Sisters.
Structure
Three groups work collaboratively to take care of the garden
The Board of Directors hold the governance responsibilities of the organisation and are responsible for protecting the ethos of the garden, for its company and legal requirements and for its financial sustainability.
The Garden Committee meet on a monthly basis to discuss, plan and organise the ongoing development activities of the garden. This is a collaborative group who bring a range of expertise and interests. It has five sub-groups: Finance and funding, Development, Growing, TLC (Therapeutic Garden) and Governance. This structure allows the work to progress in a co-ordinated but flexible way and can draw on external expertise when required.
The Volunteers are the heart of the garden activity. They include regulars such as Tús and CE Workers (3) and volunteers who are recruited through the Carlow Volunteer Centre.
Benefits
Visitors come to the garden for a wide variety of reasons:
- To enjoy the nature and the green space
- To grow food and other plants
- To take part in organised events or activities
- To reacquaint themselves with school-day spaces and places
- To meet and chat
- To contribute ideas
- To book the newly refurbished Community Building
An Gairdín Beo on KCLR
As part of National Volunteering Week, Carlow Volunteer Centre arranged for KCLR to visit some of the Volunteer Involving Organisations and speak with volunteers and organisers. Listen to Una Ni Mhaoldhomhnaigh's interviews below, and hear about the experiences of those involved.
How Carlow Volunteers Can Help Out
If you are interested in volunteering out at An Gairdín Beo, you can call into or ring our office, or apply using the link below. Wednesday is the usual day for volunteers to get some work done in the garden.
