January 2022.
Happy New Year. We are back open. Last year we were given a lovely old bookcase by Eve Mcauley, Shankill which has now been restored. This is the month for the Gardeners to tidy up the outdoor beds in preparation for the new sowing season. The Spring cabbages are ready for picking (some have already gone!). Again welcome to the new members who have joined in both this activity and in the Wood-turning. In the Wood-turning workshop we have also 'invented' some new techniques to extract the wood dust into extractor bag. The Art Group have also been encouraged by the offer of sponsorship by Dalkey Motor Company. The 2021 accounts have been prepared for Audit and when that is complete we will plan for the AGM (likely to be some time in February). New members are most welcome, just click CONTACT US above and use phone or email.
Happy New Year. We are back open. Last year we were given a lovely old bookcase by Eve Mcauley, Shankill which has now been restored. This is the month for the Gardeners to tidy up the outdoor beds in preparation for the new sowing season. The Spring cabbages are ready for picking (some have already gone!). Again welcome to the new members who have joined in both this activity and in the Wood-turning. In the Wood-turning workshop we have also 'invented' some new techniques to extract the wood dust into extractor bag. The Art Group have also been encouraged by the offer of sponsorship by Dalkey Motor Company. The 2021 accounts have been prepared for Audit and when that is complete we will plan for the AGM (likely to be some time in February). New members are most welcome, just click CONTACT US above and use phone or email.
December 2021.
The year has flown by keeping us busy at woodturning, woodwork and gardening. Gardening has reduced with the colder weather and the recent storm but there are a few winter cabbages firming up in the greenhouse. Unfortunately on the Tuesday night we had another blow-in of a few panes of glass, despite weathering the Monday night initial impact. However these have been replaced. The three stools and the second garden seat should be finished before we close for Christmas after some mince pies on Wednesday 15th December, re-opening 3rd January for those who need to get out of the house! Meantime have a Very Happy Christmas with your families. Thank you to everyone who has supported us this year, especially DPL on York Road who have been generous with items like paint and plumbing gear.
The year has flown by keeping us busy at woodturning, woodwork and gardening. Gardening has reduced with the colder weather and the recent storm but there are a few winter cabbages firming up in the greenhouse. Unfortunately on the Tuesday night we had another blow-in of a few panes of glass, despite weathering the Monday night initial impact. However these have been replaced. The three stools and the second garden seat should be finished before we close for Christmas after some mince pies on Wednesday 15th December, re-opening 3rd January for those who need to get out of the house! Meantime have a Very Happy Christmas with your families. Thank you to everyone who has supported us this year, especially DPL on York Road who have been generous with items like paint and plumbing gear.
November 2021.
The garden seats have been repaired using the old wardrobe. The children's three legged stools are nearly ready and we have finished the dovecotes. All in all a busy month. The Art group continues on Tuesday mornings and we have nearly returned to normal (except for wearing face coverings and continuing the Covid protocols). An unexpected present this month has been the delivery of 3 'new' laptops, courtesy of David Girvan a local community activist with the Social Democrats. These were given by some companies and 'cleaned up', installed with Windows 10 and delivered during a visit with Councillor Dave Quinn. We are very grateful for the early Christmas present.
The garden seats have been repaired using the old wardrobe. The children's three legged stools are nearly ready and we have finished the dovecotes. All in all a busy month. The Art group continues on Tuesday mornings and we have nearly returned to normal (except for wearing face coverings and continuing the Covid protocols). An unexpected present this month has been the delivery of 3 'new' laptops, courtesy of David Girvan a local community activist with the Social Democrats. These were given by some companies and 'cleaned up', installed with Windows 10 and delivered during a visit with Councillor Dave Quinn. We are very grateful for the early Christmas present.
October 2021.
We made two more garden seats to order and these have been delivered to happy customers. During the DLR Week of Inclusion we were happy to welcome visitors to the Shed and some bought our wood-turned pens, both wooden and acrylic. We are using an old hardwood wardrobe to repair two garden seats for a local lady. Ray also designed and made some Christmas dovecotes with LED lights. Some people who have seen them have now requested some more! We have also been asked to make two small three-legged stools for childrens' birthday. We are working on them. So if you want something just contact us by email or phone.
We made two more garden seats to order and these have been delivered to happy customers. During the DLR Week of Inclusion we were happy to welcome visitors to the Shed and some bought our wood-turned pens, both wooden and acrylic. We are using an old hardwood wardrobe to repair two garden seats for a local lady. Ray also designed and made some Christmas dovecotes with LED lights. Some people who have seen them have now requested some more! We have also been asked to make two small three-legged stools for childrens' birthday. We are working on them. So if you want something just contact us by email or phone.
September 2021.
Some members have restored an old pump and installed it near the garden bench we made for our landlord, DEC church. The idea is to have a quiet reflective corner where the senses will be enjoyed through gentle flowing water noise, the smell of roses and lavender plants, sitting in the sun relaxing with a book, and tasting a cup of tea/coffee with refreshments. Members have been co-operating with the church gardening group tidying up overgrown beds and cutting back overgrowth that has occurred during the pandemic.
On 29th we held a Special General Meeting (to receive audited accounts) followed by a barbecue when members met up again in person.
Some members have restored an old pump and installed it near the garden bench we made for our landlord, DEC church. The idea is to have a quiet reflective corner where the senses will be enjoyed through gentle flowing water noise, the smell of roses and lavender plants, sitting in the sun relaxing with a book, and tasting a cup of tea/coffee with refreshments. Members have been co-operating with the church gardening group tidying up overgrown beds and cutting back overgrowth that has occurred during the pandemic.
On 29th we held a Special General Meeting (to receive audited accounts) followed by a barbecue when members met up again in person.
August 2021.
Re-opened at last!.
What a harvest we had of broadbeans, peas, brocoli, salads, tomatoes, and cucumbers. members have enjoyed taking them home!
Members are coming back as our activities have resumed. And we are delighted to welcome some new members.
Shortly the Gardeners will clear out the greenhouses to make way for winter salads and vegetables. The outdoor beds have been cleared.
The Art Group is functioning face to face on Tuesday mornings. The wood-turners are thinking about making products for Christmas sales.
We repaired another garden seat.
Re-opened at last!.
What a harvest we had of broadbeans, peas, brocoli, salads, tomatoes, and cucumbers. members have enjoyed taking them home!
Members are coming back as our activities have resumed. And we are delighted to welcome some new members.
Shortly the Gardeners will clear out the greenhouses to make way for winter salads and vegetables. The outdoor beds have been cleared.
The Art Group is functioning face to face on Tuesday mornings. The wood-turners are thinking about making products for Christmas sales.
We repaired another garden seat.
July 2021.
While still not permitted to re-open indoors we are hopeful that soon the Government regulations will permit us to do so. We continue to meet outdoors, socially distanced, and suitably atired with face-coverings. The Art Group are meeting on Friday afternoon to sketch and paint. One of us manages to boil the kettle so that we can avail of the customary social break using disposable cups etc. All the garden seat orders have been fulfilled, and we have a few more expected in the short term.
First early potatoes were dug this week and have gone down well with the broccoli, broadbeans, peas, and salads. Cut our first cucumber this week also, and the tomatoes are ripening fast.
While still not permitted to re-open indoors we are hopeful that soon the Government regulations will permit us to do so. We continue to meet outdoors, socially distanced, and suitably atired with face-coverings. The Art Group are meeting on Friday afternoon to sketch and paint. One of us manages to boil the kettle so that we can avail of the customary social break using disposable cups etc. All the garden seat orders have been fulfilled, and we have a few more expected in the short term.
First early potatoes were dug this week and have gone down well with the broccoli, broadbeans, peas, and salads. Cut our first cucumber this week also, and the tomatoes are ripening fast.
June 2021.
This month we have had steady orders for our garden seats. A local residents' association have asked us to repair an old garden seat for an elderly resident. Our landlord, the DEC Church wants a 3 seater with arms, as a special way to say thank you for many years of faithful service by a couple in the church. One of our own members wants a 2 seater with arms for his daughter's birthday in July, and a neighbour wants a 3 seater with arms. Having fine-tuned the production line to do the work outdoors we are delighted to have these opportunities to be together and provide a service to the community.
The garden beds have produced lovely broccoli, peas, salads and the tomatoes are growing rampant in the green house.
This month we have had steady orders for our garden seats. A local residents' association have asked us to repair an old garden seat for an elderly resident. Our landlord, the DEC Church wants a 3 seater with arms, as a special way to say thank you for many years of faithful service by a couple in the church. One of our own members wants a 2 seater with arms for his daughter's birthday in July, and a neighbour wants a 3 seater with arms. Having fine-tuned the production line to do the work outdoors we are delighted to have these opportunities to be together and provide a service to the community.
The garden beds have produced lovely broccoli, peas, salads and the tomatoes are growing rampant in the green house.
May 2021.
We have been asked to make a garden seat for the local Cheshire Home. Fortunately the Government regulations allow us to make this outdoors maintaining social distance. We are not allowed to work in the workshop area but can take tools outside to fulfil the order. Thankfully the weather has been favourable. We have decided to stop the weekly Zoom meetings for members on Monday afternoon and for the Art Group on Friday afternoon, now that the weather permits us to meet outside, socially distanced and wearing face coverings. Members have also been availing of the vaccination programmes, so hopefully we will get back to face to face meetings soon for all.
We have been asked to make a garden seat for the local Cheshire Home. Fortunately the Government regulations allow us to make this outdoors maintaining social distance. We are not allowed to work in the workshop area but can take tools outside to fulfil the order. Thankfully the weather has been favourable. We have decided to stop the weekly Zoom meetings for members on Monday afternoon and for the Art Group on Friday afternoon, now that the weather permits us to meet outside, socially distanced and wearing face coverings. Members have also been availing of the vaccination programmes, so hopefully we will get back to face to face meetings soon for all.
April 2021.
Broccoli, peas, potatoes, tomatoes, strawberries, salads, gooseberries and rhubard are showing growth after the cold spell. Thanks to our neighbour who has provided us with a range of his tomatoes seedlings. We hope also to grow some cucumbers in the green house. This outdoor work at a social distance is a great outlet for some members who are happy to comply with Government regulations outdoors.
Broccoli, peas, potatoes, tomatoes, strawberries, salads, gooseberries and rhubard are showing growth after the cold spell. Thanks to our neighbour who has provided us with a range of his tomatoes seedlings. We hope also to grow some cucumbers in the green house. This outdoor work at a social distance is a great outlet for some members who are happy to comply with Government regulations outdoors.
March 2021.
Potatoes planted, seedlings being nurtured. We are enjoying the use of garden equipment purchased by a grant from DLRCoCo Community Grants Scheme. This has allow us to tidy up the beds surrounding the car park and has been appreciated by our landlord, DEC church. Some of the church members are planning to get involved to share the workload.
Potatoes planted, seedlings being nurtured. We are enjoying the use of garden equipment purchased by a grant from DLRCoCo Community Grants Scheme. This has allow us to tidy up the beds surrounding the car park and has been appreciated by our landlord, DEC church. Some of the church members are planning to get involved to share the workload.
February 2021.
We are still unable to open but members meet weekly by Zoom on Monday afternoon and the Art Group meet weekly on Friday afternoon. Keeping social distance and using face coverings some of the Committee have started preparing the garden beds around the carpark to be able to transplant the potatoes and other seedlings that are propagating in the greenhouse, - tomatoes, broadbeans, broccoli, parsley, basil, leeks .... and the various types of potatoes are chitting to be ready for planting by St Patrick's Day! The rhubard has also burst through.
We are still unable to open but members meet weekly by Zoom on Monday afternoon and the Art Group meet weekly on Friday afternoon. Keeping social distance and using face coverings some of the Committee have started preparing the garden beds around the carpark to be able to transplant the potatoes and other seedlings that are propagating in the greenhouse, - tomatoes, broadbeans, broccoli, parsley, basil, leeks .... and the various types of potatoes are chitting to be ready for planting by St Patrick's Day! The rhubard has also burst through.
January 2021.
Now it's Happy New Year! Unfortunately the Shed will remain closed until we have clearance with Government regulations. With Storm Bela we lost a few panes in the greenhouse but thanks to Ray and Phil these have been replaced.
Now it's Happy New Year! Unfortunately the Shed will remain closed until we have clearance with Government regulations. With Storm Bela we lost a few panes in the greenhouse but thanks to Ray and Phil these have been replaced.
December 2020.
Wishing everyone a Happy Christmas. In the New Year we might be allowed outdoor access to start using the new greenhouse facilities!
Wishing everyone a Happy Christmas. In the New Year we might be allowed outdoor access to start using the new greenhouse facilities!
November 2020.
The 8*8 greenhouse has been installed and the finishing touches added with granite paving all around.
The 8*8 greenhouse has been installed and the finishing touches added with granite paving all around.
October 2020.
The 8*10 greenhouse has been installed and we await the delivery of the 8*8.
Unfortunately we have had to close again to comply with Government regulations, but the Art Group are continuing to meet on Friday afternoon on Zoom. We have also restarted the Monday Zoom meetings for members.
September 2020.
We created 10 flags and handed them over to DLRCoCo. Looking forward to seeing them flying on yachts next spring.
Work is continuing on laying foundations for the greenhouse in preparation for its delivery shortly.
August 2020.
Following discussion with DLRCoCo and preparation of the premises we opened again on 10th August. Members returning need to agree to conform to the protocols agreed with DLRCoCo and the Irish Men's Sheds Association. Click Covid-19 to view them and revised open times.
We are currently designing and painting flags for DLRCoCo. They plan to fly them on yachts in the Harbour later. Click Flag painting to view.
May through July 2020.
Members meeting on Mondays from 3pm on Zoom. If you want the link to join us send Robbie an email to dlmensshed@gmail.com.
April 2020.
Committee are meeting remotely weekly using ZOOM and continue to monitor the COVID-19 implications. There has been good response from phone calls with members and former members. If you would like to link up with other members using ZOOM send Robbie an email to dlmensshed@gmail.com and we will advise you when members' remote contact meetings are arranged, and how to use the technology.
The 8*10 greenhouse has been installed and we await the delivery of the 8*8.
Unfortunately we have had to close again to comply with Government regulations, but the Art Group are continuing to meet on Friday afternoon on Zoom. We have also restarted the Monday Zoom meetings for members.
September 2020.
We created 10 flags and handed them over to DLRCoCo. Looking forward to seeing them flying on yachts next spring.
Work is continuing on laying foundations for the greenhouse in preparation for its delivery shortly.
August 2020.
Following discussion with DLRCoCo and preparation of the premises we opened again on 10th August. Members returning need to agree to conform to the protocols agreed with DLRCoCo and the Irish Men's Sheds Association. Click Covid-19 to view them and revised open times.
We are currently designing and painting flags for DLRCoCo. They plan to fly them on yachts in the Harbour later. Click Flag painting to view.
May through July 2020.
Members meeting on Mondays from 3pm on Zoom. If you want the link to join us send Robbie an email to dlmensshed@gmail.com.
April 2020.
Committee are meeting remotely weekly using ZOOM and continue to monitor the COVID-19 implications. There has been good response from phone calls with members and former members. If you would like to link up with other members using ZOOM send Robbie an email to dlmensshed@gmail.com and we will advise you when members' remote contact meetings are arranged, and how to use the technology.
March 2020.
In response to the Government's COVID-19 request the Shed closed on 13th March until 29 March. Depending on Government guidance closeure will be extended. Committee are monitoring the situation and will advise members when we re-open. In the meantime we will keep contact with members by phone so that any idividuual needs can be responded to in an appropriate manner. Further COVID-19 advice will be posted on the website (use the link above).
In response to the Government's COVID-19 request the Shed closed on 13th March until 29 March. Depending on Government guidance closeure will be extended. Committee are monitoring the situation and will advise members when we re-open. In the meantime we will keep contact with members by phone so that any idividuual needs can be responded to in an appropriate manner. Further COVID-19 advice will be posted on the website (use the link above).
February.
Click Corona Virus Covid-19 to see public notices from the HSE.
Helping St Michael's Rowing Club get ready for their new season.
Some members are responding to a request from St Michael's Rowing Club to help prepare their boats for the new rowing season. Monday and Wednesday evenings (19.00-21.00) and Saturday (11.00-13.00) for sanding and varnishing. Volunteers welcome.
Click Corona Virus Covid-19 to see public notices from the HSE.
Helping St Michael's Rowing Club get ready for their new season.
Some members are responding to a request from St Michael's Rowing Club to help prepare their boats for the new rowing season. Monday and Wednesday evenings (19.00-21.00) and Saturday (11.00-13.00) for sanding and varnishing. Volunteers welcome.
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January.
The Art Group visited the National Gallery to view the annual display of the Turner paintings.
Installation of the seat at Monkstown Farm Grotto.
We completed and installed the seat ordered by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Co. Councilfor the grotto at Monkstown Farm.
Well done to everyone who contributed to the project.
The Art Group visited the National Gallery to view the annual display of the Turner paintings.
Installation of the seat at Monkstown Farm Grotto.
We completed and installed the seat ordered by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Co. Councilfor the grotto at Monkstown Farm.
Well done to everyone who contributed to the project.
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December. Christmas Party
We didn't have the facilities for turkey and ham, but the guys tucked in to burgers, chicken gougons and sausage rolls followed by mince pies, tea and coffee. It was great to bring all our activity groups together and to welcome back some old friends. Thanks to Aimee again for playing the background music, Phil for once again cooking and all who cleaned up afterwards. Happy Christmas to all.
We didn't have the facilities for turkey and ham, but the guys tucked in to burgers, chicken gougons and sausage rolls followed by mince pies, tea and coffee. It was great to bring all our activity groups together and to welcome back some old friends. Thanks to Aimee again for playing the background music, Phil for once again cooking and all who cleaned up afterwards. Happy Christmas to all.
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October 2019
Our Shed won First Place in the Age Friendly category at the Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Co. Council Community and Volunteer Awards 2019
Our colleague Ray Burke also won the Volunteer of the Year Award
!!Congratulations!! to Ray and thanks for all his hard work
Our Shed won First Place in the Age Friendly category at the Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Co. Council Community and Volunteer Awards 2019
Our colleague Ray Burke also won the Volunteer of the Year Award
!!Congratulations!! to Ray and thanks for all his hard work
Mick McWilliams (Chair), Ray Burke, Robbie Burns, with Cian O'Lonergain, Community Section DLRCoCo
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Other Sheds in our DLR cluster who won awards with An Cathaoirleach
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