Under Construction with Chadwicks

Under Construction with Chadwicks

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.

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July 2, 2025 47 mins
In this episode of Under Construction with Chadwicks, host Donncha O’Callaghan is joined by content creator and DIY expert Jamie Duff and comedian Ryan Carrick—to explore a big question: have we lost the basic DIY skills of generations past?   From converting horse trucks into tiny homes to learning everything from YouTube, Jamie represents the new wave of self-taught DIYers. Meanwhile, Ryan’s curiosity (and lack of experience) b...
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In this episode of Under Construction with Chadwicks, host Donncha O’Callaghan is joined by two legends of Gaelic games Dublin’s Philly McMahon and Mayo’s Keith Higgins —to discuss one of the game’s biggest rivalries Dublin vs Mayo. From All-Ireland clashes to club battles, we’re diving deep into the rivalries that have shaped the GAA. Philly and Keith know what it means to compete at the highest level—and how it feels to go hea...
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In this episode of Under Construction with Chadwicks, host Donncha O’Callaghan sits down with two icons of Irish comedy—Patrick McDonnell and Bernard O’Shea.   As Father Ted marks its 30th anniversary this year and Naked Camera turns 20, we’re celebrating the shows and characters that have defined a generation of Irish humour.   Patrick takes us behind the scenes of playing the unforgettable Eoin McLove in Father Ted, and share...
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In this episode of Under Construction with Chadwicks, host Donncha O’Callaghan sits down with Westmeath GAA star Luke Loughlin and Áine Byrne from Bagenalstown Family Resource Centre - Luke opens up about his journey through gambling, drug & alcohol addiction and the long road to recovery. From the first bet where he won big to the moment everything changed, Luke shares the highs, the devastating lows, and the strength it took to t...
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In this episode of Under Construction with Chadwicks, host Donncha O’Callaghan sits down with two legends of Irish comedy—Eric Lalor and Willa White—for a chat filled with laughter, resilience, and a few unexpected turns. From growing up in Ballymun to making audiences roar with laughter, Eric and Willa share their journeys from very different early careers—IBM for Eric, and a much tougher path for Willa—to finding their way onto ...
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Irish rugby has gone from empty stands to packed stadiums in just a few decades. But how did it happen? In this episode of Under Construction, former Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan and sports presenter Junior B join Donncha O’Callaghan to break down the key moments that changed everything.   From the amateur days of Jaffa Cakes and Coke before a match to the elite professionalism of today, this episode explores:   The mome...
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February 13, 2025 54 mins
Under Construction with Chadwicks is back for Season 5 with host Donncha O'Callaghan! In episode one, Donncha sat down with Mark Coyle and John O'Sullivan from Shelbourne FC to dive into their incredible League of Ireland-winning season. They share insights on the team’s winning mentality, the hard work behind the scenes, and what it takes to lift the trophy. From key moments on the pitch to the bond in the dressing room, this e...
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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 Paris 2024 Olympics, which begins later this month.  Jack, who began boxing at Monk...
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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, before coming home to Ireland to help his father run their family farm. Glyn and his...
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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 his own MMA gym, Straight Blast, in 2001. Referred to frequently as a pioneer for MMA...
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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 the important topic of mental health among men and the drinking culture in Ireland.
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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 r...
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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 is...
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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, recountin...
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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 attent...
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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...
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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...
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February 1, 2024 30 secs
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.
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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 t...
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June 28, 2023 46 mins
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 h...
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