As many members were away, Donabate Portrane Men’s Shed took a break in June from its Thursday get-togethers and the weekly exercise classes. Nevertheless, it was still a busy month for them. Tuesday mornings saw continued interest in croquet at Newbridge and of course the plots at Turvey Allotments still needed work. There were also a few special events.

As part of International Men’s Health Week, the Fingal branches of the Irish Men’s Sheds Association, including Donabate Portrane Men’s Shed, organised a walking get-together in Newbridge Demesne on Wednesday 12th June. This was well-attended and enjoyable, with participants taking on different length walks to suit their different fitness levels.

In early June, members of Donabate Portrane Men’s Shed had a guided tour of 14 Henrietta Street, learning about Dublin social history as told through the lives of the house’s past residents from some of Dublin’s wealthiest families to people living in one of Europe’s most deprived slums – a fascinating story of contrasting lives.

Gerry & the Plonkers, the Men’s Shed music group, was busy last month with a concert for residents in St. Ita’s Hospital in early June and being delighted to help out with Donabate Sea Scouts fund-raising event later in the month.

To join us, please contact our PRO, Jim, on 086-3694316.