They practice every Friday.
During lockdown, some got fit, others binged watch TV, but for the Portlaoise Men's Shed they took up the Ukulele.
Freddy Harte and his son David Harte introduced the men, who range in age from 18 to 80, to the little guitar which they practice every Friday.
For some of the men, it means a lot more for them than just learning a new instrument. Have a listen to the group playing Johnny Cash especially for Ann Marie Kelly on the Open Door:
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