The Irish Men’s Sheds Association and partner Flogas are GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title Holders!!
Caption: Norman Farragher, Naas Men’s Sheds; GWR adjudicator Seyda Subasi Gemici; Enda Egan, chief executive, IMSA; Kaitlyn Kirwan, Flogas Ireland and Tony Fitzpatrick, Naas Men’s Shed.
Flogas sponsored its charity partner the Irish Men’s Shed’s Association’s successful attempt to set a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the Largest Display of Kettles. The record of 1,089 fully working kettles, ranging from brand new to over 70 years old, was achieved at the IMSA National Conference and Shedfest in Mucklagh Co. Offaly on Tuesday 19th November 2024 in front of a live audience and was livestreamed to shedders around Ireland and the world.
Kettles are one of the most important ‘tools’ in any Men’s Shed in supporting social connection, which is why the Association decided to go for a kettle-themed Guinness World Record. A minimum of 1,000 kettles was needed and had to be in perfect working order. The kettles have come from sheds, schools, offices and other community groups all over Ireland. Flogas also donated 550 brand new kettles to support the attempt, and these will now be distributed to Sheds countrywide.
Master of Ceremonies Marty Morrissey introduced the audience to the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ Adjudicator Seyda Subasi Gemici, who had checked the kettles in the display and reviewed all the video and document evidence. She announced that the record had been set and then presented the official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ Certificate to IMSA chief executive Enda Egan.
Enda Egan, chief executive, the Irish Men’s Sheds Association, , said
“We are delighted with this record as it is a real and tangible expression of the power of connection, we’re very proud of the effort that was put in by sheds, schools and community organisations all around Ireland in today’s achievement in setting a Guiness World Record.
It serves as a reminder that the benefits of participating in Sheds can be far-reaching, from improvements in health and wellbeing, to helping the environment, to strengthening and enhancing communities.
Sometimes the smallest things can make a big difference, and that is why we say the two most important things in a Men’s Shed are connection and a kettle!
We know that this record is a marker which other shed groups will be chasing, and we hope that the community effort will inspire others to go after the record.”
John Conroy, marketing manager, Flogas Ireland said
“Congratulations to the Irish Men’s Shed’s Association and everyone involved in setting the Guinness World Record for the Largest Display of Kettles!
This achievement is more than just a number, it’s a powerful symbol of unity, creativity, and the incredible impact of community connection. It’s an inspiring reminder that great things happen when people come together with purpose and passion.”