A “Men’s Shed” is just a larger version of the typical man’s shed in the garden, a place to feel at home and pursue practical interests with a high degree of autonomy. Carrickfergus Men’s Shed offers this to its members where they can share the tools and resources they need to work on projects of their own choosing at their own pace and in a safe, friendly and inclusive space.

Men’s Sheds are places of skill, sharing and informal learning; of individual pursuits and community projects; of purpose, achievement and social interaction.

Carrickfergus Men’s Shed (CMS) is a place of leisure where men and women come together to work on individual or joint projects, or simply to chat over a cup of tea or coffee.

The essence of a Men’s Shed is not the building but the building of friendships  between all the members. Our members have a diverse set of skills and they are keen to pass on any knowledge to anyone less experienced in particular area of interest to members in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Membership of CMS 

Our shed is open to all men and women over the age of 18.

CMS is a voluntary organisation which is overseen by a committee made up from CMS members who have volunteered to ensure the safe and efficient running of the shed for it’s members. 

The CMS premises is located at Shaftsbury Drive, Carrickfergus, just passed the Railway bridge on the North Road. 

If the shed is of interest to you please do call in when we are open during the weekday mornings and one of the members will be happy to show you around the shed and explain how to become a member. 

There is no pressure on anyone who visits the shed to join CMS. If someone joins CMS and finds afterwards that it is not for them or that they cannot attend we can postpone or cancel their membership fee at their request.  

If you would like to get in touch with CMS please send an email to: office@carrickfergusmensshed.co.uk and a committee member will get back to you as soon as possible. 

Please also visit our Facebook page and follow it by using this link:  Carrickfergus Men’s Shed 

Opening Times:

Opening times of the shed is usually:

Monday to Friday from 10:00 am until approximately 12:00 pm. 

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, 6pm until 9pm.  

On some bank holidays the shed may be closed.  Details of any closures will are shared with members and posted on our Facebook page closer to the time.