Men's Sheds across Cavan and Monaghan are to be allocated up to €3000 each following an announcement in Virginia yesterday.
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD announced a new 1 million euro fund to support Men's Sheds right across the country.
Under the initiative, grants of up to €3,000 will be provided to 435 Men's Sheds across the country.
The funding is designed to assist Men's Sheds with their running costs such as their heating, electricity and insurance bills.
The Minister made the announcement at the National Conference of the Irish Men's Sheds Association where she highlighted that The emergence of our Men's Sheds has been a hugely positive development for communities right across the country.