During this captivating episode, Donncha O'Callaghan, Julian Benson and Dermot Bannon give insights into the challenges they have faced transforming a ‘period building that needs a lot of love and attention’ to a ‘home away from home’ for CF families. Dermot also shares his thoughts on the number of buildings in Dublin which should be ‘reused better’, saying there are some ‘great’ derelict buildings in the city that are not being repurposed successfully like they are in other European cities...

As part of our ‘How’s the Head’ campaign psychotherapist, broadcaster and author Richie Sadlier and comedian Willa White sat down with Donncha to discuss the topic of mental health. Throughout the episode, Richie and Willa explore the stigma surrounding mental health in Ireland, particularly amongst tradespeople, and openly share their own experiences grappling with mental health issues. If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this podcast, you can find support at...

In this episode host Donncha O'Callaghan sits down with legendary football figure Roddy Collins and Bohemians Football Club captain Keith Buckley to discuss the exciting resurgence of the League of Ireland. Throughout the episode, the lads discuss the league's evolution, its growing competitiveness on the European stage, and the key factors driving its rise. Roddy also takes listeners on a nostalgic trip down memory lane, recounting his experiences at the iconic Dalymount Park and discussing...

To celebrate International Women’s Day, Donncha is joined by Tara Brennan, Head of Marketing & Development at Chadwicks Group as co-host and by guests, Director, CIF  Southern and Eastern Regions, Joanne Treacy and the Tarmacing Mammy, Shauna Doyle. Throughout the episode the panel   discuss the current state of diversity within the Irish construction sector, addressing both the progress made and the areas that still require attention. They also explore the hurdles faced in attracting...

In this episode of Under Construction with Chadwicks, Donncha is joined by Cian Bonnichon, Sales Team Lead at Baumit as co-host and by guests, RTE 2fm presenter Carl Mullan & Interior designer and owner of the award-winning Coal Lane House, Stephanie O’Sullivan. Throughout the episode Carl and Stephanie discuss all things self builds and home renovations. They also share their experiences, challenges, and the joy of creating spaces that tell a unique story.

We love talking to people who get it done and Limerick Hurling Legends; Séamus Hickey, Shane Dowling & Tom Morrisey certainly know how to do that. The lads discuss the secret to Limerick's recent hurling success among other things. Host Donncha O Callaghan and Shane Dowling discuss punditry and tactics in hurling. The guys also discuss are Irish sports stars more comfortable being the underdogs? Does the tag of favourites sit heavy on the shoulders? We of course discuss the four in a row...

In Season 4 of Chadwicks' Under Construction podcast, Donncha O’Callaghan chats and has the craic with industry insiders, gets great tips on how to improve business and takes a peek behind the scenes at Chadwicks.

In the season finale of Under Construction with Chadwicks, hosts Pat and Donncha are joined by property portfolio developer and bestselling author of "Gaff Goddess" and "Décor Galore'' Laura de Barra and David Shiel, founder of YourRetrofit.ie, a free platform providing personalised plans for your retrofit to enable you to transform your BER, save on your energy bills & qualify for a green mortgage. Throughout the episode, Laura takes the opportunity to share her insights on the...

In this episode, hosts Pat and Donncha sit down with two incredible guests, Brian Pennie and Brian O'Sullivan. Brian Pennie, is a former heroin addict from Dublin who battled with addiction for 15 years and is now an accomplished author, public speaker PhD graduate and university lecturer. Brian O'Sullivan is a recovering addict from Cork who has had his own struggles over the years, been through the prison system but has changed his life around and is now a scaffolder. He also works with the...

In this episode, hosts Pat Moore and Donncha are joined by author, TV personality and all-round champion of sustainability in construction Harrison Gardner and David Shiel, founder of YourRetrofit.ie, a free platform providing personalised plans for your retrofit to enable you to transform your BER, save on your energy bills & qualify for a green mortgage. Throughout the episode, Harrison shares some great insights on the importance of adopting sustainable habits in our everyday lives,...

In this episode, hosts Pat Moore and Donncha are joined by Dublin Football royalty Philly McMahon and Nutritionist Ciara McNulty. Throughout the episode, Philly and Ciara shed light on two critical topics, Mental Health and Nutrition. They discuss the importance of diet and the impact it can have on our mental well-being. They also discuss the importance of mental health, how it’s connected with our diet, and explore ways to maintain a healthy balance between the two. If you have been...

In this episode, hosts Pat Moore and Donncha are joined by Kilkenny hurling’s finest TJ Reid, Talent Acquisition Manager and Social Media Influencer Niamh de Brún-Reid and Quantity Surveyor Shay Lally, who runs ‘houses to restore’ on Instagram, which showcases houses in need of restoration and has amassed 62K followers.    Throughout the episode, TJ, Niamh and Shay will be discussing home renovations in rural and urban areas and the benefits and the challenges that arise. TJ and Niamh will...

In this episode, hosts Pat Moore and Donncha are joined by Maeve Murphy, Operations Manager of Benchspace Cork and Enda Egan, CEO of Mens Sheds. Benchspace Cork is a not for profit, social enterprise, established by makers for makers, from learner to professional. It provides a collaborative workspace for tradespeople & craftspeople to work. Men’s Sheds is a community based organisation that aims to improve the wellbeing of men through social interaction. There are over 400 registered...

In this episode, hosts Pat Moore and Donncha are joined by Kilkenny hurling legend JJ Delaney, retired Wexford hurler Thomas 'Mossy' Waters and current Wexford hurling captain Lee Chin.     Throughout the episode, the lads discuss their experiences working in the trades while pursuing their passion for hurling. They also explore the unique challenges that arise when trying to balance a demanding job with the rigorous schedule of today’s inter-county players and chat about why we are seeing...

In this episode, hosts Pat Moore and Donncha are joined by TikTok sensation and proud Cork man, Eoin Reardon! Eoin rose to TikTok stardom over the last couple of years and has amassed 2.7 million followers on the platform with his videos that share his passion for the craft of traditional woodworking.   Throughout the episode, Eoin shares his story of how he started on TikTok during lockdown and what inspired him to create content that has resonated with millions of viewers around the...

In this episode, hosts Pat Moore and Donncha are joined by 3 guests with unique perspectives on working in trades in Ireland. Dr. Aidan Kenny started his career as an apprentice in the 1980s and now lectures at TU Dublin. Peter Finn, better known as ‘Pete the Builder’, began his career a little later than Aidan and is thriving as a Director of MDS Construction and the star of a number of TV projects. Finally, Luke Brennan recently completed his apprenticeship in painting at TU Dublin and will...

Donncha O’Callaghan and Chadwicks Commercial Director, Pat Moore chat and have the craic with industry insiders, get great tips on how to improve business and take a peek behind the scenes at Chadwicks.

We are back for another season of Under Construction with Chadwicks with a brand new host, Ireland & Munster Rugby Legend and Radio Presenter Donncha O'Callaghan. In this episode, hosts Pat Moore and Donncha speak to guests Kate Fahey and Amy O’Toole about the challenges of being a woman in the construction industry. Kate and Amy share their personal experiences of working in a male-dominated industry and how they overcome the obstacles they face on a daily basis. They also share their...

It’s the final episode of the season and hosts Pat Moore and Aidan Power have plenty to get through. First up, is well-known radio and TV star Baz Ashmawy, who chats about his role on the hit TV show DIY SOS.  Next, the lads talk to three Chadwicks branch managers: Mark O’Mahony, Branch Manager at Chadwicks Waterford, Sean O’Sullivan, Branch Manager at Chadwicks, Clonmel, and Michelle Fahy, Branch Manager at Chadwicks, Galway. The chat about the work they have done in their communities,...

On this week's episode hosts Pat Moore and Aidan Power chat all things heating. First up, Emmett Boylan, Regional Plumbing Manager at Chadwicks, talks about pricing, availability, and what's trending in plumbing. Then Shane Smith, Business Development at EPH Controls, chats about what's happening at EPH Controls and how their products can be used to save money and energy.  Finally, Keith Scully, Technical Manager at Grant Engineering, tells the lads about the history of innovation at Grant...

On this week's episode hosts Pat Moore and Aidan Power are looking at off-site construction with  Stephen Wright, Managing Director of BuildWright, and Kieran Holohon from Gyproc & ISOVER, Saint Gobain Ireland. They have a chat about some of the advantages of off-site construction, why it's growing as a building method, and some of ways it might future proof the building industry and help with the housing crisis.

On this week's episode hosts Pat Moore and Aidan Power are looking at health and safety - both physical and mental. They chat to Helena Ryan, one of Ireland's most decorated safety advisors, and Managing Director at Cooga Safety Limited. She talks about what it takes to keep everyone safe on a site, what's going in on the field of health and safety, and about her time on DIY SOS. Next, Rory O'Connor, creator of Rory's Stories and CIF Ambassador, talks about his experiences on building sites...

On this week's episode of Under Construction with Chadwicks, hosts Pat Moore and Aidan Power are talking sustainability. They chat to Cian Bonnichon, Baumit Representative, about insulation, NZEB projects, and retrofitting, and Cian has plenty of tips around sustainable building and the grants available.  Next up is architect Hugh Wallace, well-known for his TV appearances on Home of the Year and The Great House Revival, who gives his opinions on how Ireland is going to adapt to a future of...

On this week’s episode of Under Construction with Chadwicks, hosts Pat and Aidan are talking steel. Tom Noonan, General Manager at Heiton Steel (a Chadwicks Group company) discusses steel prices, technology and traceability. He even takes a stab at predicting where steel prices might go in the coming months. Next up, Aidan and Pat chat to a long-time customer of Heiton Steel, Eugene Downey, who is the owner and director of OCD Metal Fabricators, about what has made his company chose Heiton...