In the season finale of Under Construction with Chadwicks host Donncha O’Callaghan chats to Irish heavyweight boxer and Chadwicks brand ambassador Jack Marley as well as the first ever Irish boxer to win Olympic gold, Michael Carruth. The episode launches as Jack completes his final preparations to compete on boxing's biggest stage and fight at the…

In this episode of our award winning podcast host Donncha O’Callaghan chats to farmer and carpenter Glyn Egan (‘Sheep Shepherd’) and Munster Rugby Player John Hodnett about their experiences of modern farming life. Glyn, who is an eighth generation hill farmer on the Cork and Kerry border, first worked as a carpenter in Australia and New Zealand, b…

In this episode of the award-winning Under Construction podcast, Donncha is joined by mixed martial arts (MMA) coach John Kavanagh. Throughout the episode, Coach Kavanagh delves into the crucial role he has played in fostering the growth of MMA in Ireland, including his own journey into the sport, switching career paths from engineering to opening …

In this episode host Donncha O'Callaghan is joined by social media content creator James 'Protein Bor' Doyle and actor & comedian Joe McGucken. Throughout the episode James and Joe discuss their perspectives on the challenges and opportunities of content creation in the digital age where people’s attention spans are so short. They also delve into t…

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 bette…

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 experien…

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…

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…

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 renov…

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 sp…

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.Por Under Construction with 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 …

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 h…

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 m…

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 impo…

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, …

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 …

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 t…

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 o…

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 …

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.Por Under Construction with 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 person…

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…

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 t…

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 fut…

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…

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-know…

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-ti…

This week's episode is all about interiors and it's a busy one. Hosts Aidan Power and Pat Moore have packed in four guests to cover everything from kitchens and appliances to interior and architecture trends to sustainable designs and lots more. This week's guests are Aoife Rhattigan from Restless.Design; Anthony Ridgeway, General Manager at the Pa…

In this week’s episode hosts Pat Moore and Aidan Power are talking timber, from pricing and growth to sustainability and trends. Daire McLoughlin, General Manager at Morgans Timber, chats about what’s happening in hardwoods today and some of the challenges and opportunities for the industry. Mike Glennon, from Glennon Brothers Timber, tells Aidan a…

Summer's on the way and in this episode hosts Pat Moore and Aidan Power sit down with landscape architect & horticulturist, Peter Donegan, and Etex Regional Sales Manager Kieran Duggan to chat all things outdoor living. Peter tells Aidan and Pat about his amazing work on DIY SOS and some of the trends he's seen in outdoor living, while Peter chats …

In this episode of Under Construction with Chadwicks, hosts Pat Moore and Aidan Power speak to guests Peter Finn and Jennifer Byrne about the challenges and opportunities we're seeing right now in the world of construction. Pete Finn, AKA 'Pete the Builder' dives into industry hot-topics; energy efficiency, retro-fits and SEAI grants, price inflati…

We have some excellent but frank tips for construction teams with some of the most competitive team managers in the GAA. Hear from Wexfords hurling manager Davy Fitz, former Waterford Manager Derek McGrath and from the hurling county of Kilkenny, we hear from Chadwicks chief cat Tony Duggan. We also hear some brilliant but simple advice on how to p…

Projects for our favourite TV construction show are underway right now. Catchup with presenter Baz Aahmawy for behind-the-scenes stories of why so many trades get involved and how this series challenged with the biggest job ever: building an entire house in nine days. Branch Manager Dermot Groarke shares how Chadwicks are involved and the kind of m…

Is there is such a thing as a high-tech bolt? We find out with Chadwicks highly specialised fixing centre and chat with RTE’s Pete the Builder about the #1 most critical issue facing the industry. GUESTS Brian Dillon is Branch Manager of Chadwicks Fixing Centre at Thomas Street Dublin. He grew up in the trade with his dads construction company, bef…

There has been a lot of innovation and technology brought into bathrooms over the last two or three years, especially in large scale construction projects. Some of it has been brought about because of Covid, some because of Brexit and some because of changing attitudes in society. -How Covid has encouraged changed in uni-sex toilets -Problems with …

We take a look at today’s best-selling power tools, what goodies are still to come and answer the No. 1 question we’re always asked about tools. We also find out more about work wear and how Snickers got the name. Why work wear is so hard wearing How site clothing has improved in recent years What to consider when buying a power tool Should you buy…

Sustainability is not just good for the planet, it’s good for business too! We keep up-to-speed on the latest regulations and opportunities. - Hear how the new NZ Building Codes affects new builds and renovations. - Why hundreds of thousands of homes will need upgrade works in the next few years. - How you can get qualified and registered for the w…

Health & Well Being are increasingly important in the business and we hear from the best on how to protect yourself. Former construction worker and rock star Niall Breslin shares tips from his hugely successful mental health podcasts on how to deal with change and conflict on work sites. We also hear about the Chadwicks National Tradespersons Check…

Chadwicks CEO Patrick Atkinson discusses why we need MORE apprentices and what needs to be done to remove the stigma surrounding apprenticeships. Dermot Carey from the Construction Industry Federation will be telling us about some of the Government grants and incentives available to employers for taking on an apprentice. And in our Joke of the Week…

Builder and RTÉ Home Rescue star Peter Finn provides some top tips on what to consider when creating a home office for a customer. Whether it’s a full home office renovation, or simply sprucing up a work from home area, Peter offers up advice on the right materials and tools to get the job done. Fred Cooke reveals why he would want a brand new cons…

Today FM’s Dave Moore has taken on an outdoor project, but Aidan and Fred reckon he’s had to call in a professional to help pull off the perfect pergolas. Fred Cooke outlines his own dream shed with some interesting ideas on what he would put in it! Plus Pat Moore, Category Director from Chadwicks, brings us up to speed with what’s happening in the…

Get set for trade talk, tips and banter for trade and construction workers across Ireland. Coming soon, Aidan Power and Fred Cooke will be chatting weekly with industry insiders, getting great tips on how to run or improve your business and taking a peek behind the scenes at Chadwicks, Ireland’s leading builders merchants and home improvement speci…