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Red Hurley to top Flogas Christmas Gig for Men’s Sheds

Eurovision singer Red Hurley to perform for Men’s Sheds

Eurovision singer Red Hurley to perform for Men’s Sheds

On Wed 2nd December, Irish singing legend Red Hurley will be topping the bill for the Flogas Virtual Christmas Gig to support the Irish Men’s Sheds Association (IMSA). Taking place via Zoom, the members-only event is set to lift the pre-Christmas spirits of Shedders nationwide with music, chats and spot prizes. There’ll also be news of a major competition, sponsored by Flogas, that will provide a welcome focus of creative energies well into 2021.

Former Eurovision winner Red Hurley will be entertaining the Shedders with some of his most famous songs while David Gillick, former Olympic athlete and wellness speaker, will be chatting with Frank Dillon of the IMSA about how to keep well, healthy and smiling all the way through the winter season.

To boost the festive fun, spot prizes up for grabs include signed copies of David Gillick’s bestselling book, ‘Back on Track’ and signed copies of Red Hurley’s ‘Complete Collection’ triple CD set.

John Rooney, managing director, of Flogas Ireland will also be announcing details of a major competition with a substantial prize, that will showcase the creative skills, expertise and energies of Men’s Shed branches across Ireland. John said "As the energy partner of the Irish Men’s Shed Association, we’re delighted to host the Flogas Christmas Gig, to help support the valuable work they do in keeping the Sheds a warm, safe and hospitable place for all its members."

Founded in 2011, the Irish Men’s Sheds Association seen rapid growth to over 450 sheds on the island of Ireland. Men’s Sheds are community spaces that allow men to share skills, engage with their communities and improve their wellbeing. 

Flogas will be offering special discounts on electricity, natural gas and LPG to its affiliated Sheds in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. In Northern Ireland it offers LPG for residential and commercial customers, commercial natural gas and, together with Budget Energy, will offer electricity to both residential and commercial customers.

The Flogas Virtual Christmas Gig is open to Men’s Shed members and begins at 3 pm on Wed 2nd December.  Contact your local Shed volunteer for more info.