The ICE Expo Podcast

In this episode of the Ice Expo Podcast, we sit down with Tom Guest , UK & Ireland Operations Director at Safety Shield , to discuss how AI-powered human detection systems are transforming site safety across construction, utilities, agriculture, and beyond. Tom shares the powerful story behind Safety Shield’s creation, the company’s rapid global growth, and how their edge-computing AI system i...

We sit down with Derek Feeney, Technical & Quality Control Manager at Park West Fire Protection. Derek has worked his way up from installer to technical lead over 20 years, and his passion for the industry is impossible to miss. Passive fire protection isn't fire extinguishers or alarms — it's the hidden layer of tested systems inside your walls, floors and ceilings that stops fire and smoke s...

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Peter Finn, aka Pete the Builder, as he shares his journey from apprentice carpenter to becoming one of Ireland's most recognizable faces in construction. In this episode, Pete opens up about his early days learning the trade, how he accidentally stumbled into television on RTÉ's "Room to Improve" with Dermot Bannon, and the evolution of his social media...

In this episode of the Ice Expo Podcast, we sit down with Amanda McNally, Sales Manager at Sleator Plant, to hear her incredible journey from a Bank of Ireland call centre to becoming one of the most talked-about names in the plant and machinery industry. Amanda shares how she sold approximately 150 units in her first year and is already past 40 units early into 2025. We discuss the challenges of...

In this episode of the Ice Expo Podcast , we’re joined by Sammy Heaney from Sammy TV , our first female guest on the show. Sammy chats openly about her accidental journey into social media, how creativity and humour became the backbone of her content, and how she carved out a space in the farming, trucking, motorsport and construction worlds. From going live in tractors she didn’t know how to star...

In this episode of the Ice Expo Podcast , we’re joined by Tom Brown , Director of Doctor.ie , to discuss the future of accessible healthcare in Ireland and why preventative health is more important than ever. Tom shares the story behind Doctor.ie – from its origins in digital health software to becoming a nationwide network of 15 walk-in clinics offering same-day GP access, health screening, teleh...

Join us for an incredible conversation with Ciaran McCormack, aka The Tire Warrior, as he shares his journey from working on tires since age seven to becoming a viral sensation with over a billion views! In this episode, Kieran reveals the secrets behind his success, his upcoming plans for Ice Expo 2025, and the world's first tire fitting competition. Discover how this Irish tire specialist built...

In this episode of the Ice Expo Podcast, we sit down with Tom Parlon — a man whose career spans farming, machinery, politics, and leadership at the highest levels of Ireland’s construction sector. From his early days on a small Offaly farm to becoming President of the IFA, a Government Minister, and Director General of the CIF, Tom shares a lifetime of insight. This is an honest, funny, and deeply...

Description: In this inspiring episode of the Ice Expo Podcast , we dive deep into the career journey of Philip Carney, CEO and Founder of The HR Company . From his early beginnings in finance to working alongside Bill Gates at Microsoft, and ultimately launching one of Ireland’s leading HR consultancies — Philip shares lessons learned, challenges faced, and invaluable advice for small business ow...

Join us for Episode 2 of the ICE Expo Podcast as we sit down with Glenn Ryan, Director of O'Neill and Brennan, one of Ireland's longest-established recruitment agencies in the construction industry. In this episode, Glenn shares his journey from teaching to recruitment, discusses the evolution of the construction industry in Ireland, and reveals how O'Neill and Brennan have been connecting talent...

Welcome to the very first episode of the ICE Expo Podcast - where we lift the lid on construction and plant equipment! In this inaugural episode, we sit down with Frank Smyth from FJS Plant to discuss his incredible journey in the construction equipment industry. From learning to drive tractors before he could ride a bike, to becoming a successful multi-brand dealer representing Kubota, Liugong, F...