Under Construction with Chadwicks

In this episode of Under Construction with Chadwicks, host Donncha is joined by Shauna Doyle, better known as The Tarmacing Mammy, and David Swan, aka The Carpentry Kid. From career changes to apprenticeships, the conversation explores what it really takes to build a life in the trades today. Shauna shares her journey from working as a beauty therapist to becoming a tarmacker in her family-run bus...

In this episode of Under Construction with Chadwicks, host Donncha O’Callaghan sits down with one of Ireland’s most recognisable and thoughtful voices in music and mental health — Niall “Bressie” Breslin. From growing up in Mullingar, a town famous for producing musical icons, to fronting The Blizzards during the 2000s, Bressie reflects on the moments that shaped his creative journey. Before music...

In this Christmas Special of Under Construction with Chadwicks, host Donncha is joined by two very special guests Eric Roberts, content creator, TV presenter and proud Donegal native, and Dustin the Turkey, builder, broadcaster and Irish comedy legend. From building sites to social media feeds, this festive episode is packed with proper site banter, real talk, and plenty of laughs. Dustin shares h...

In this episode of Under Construction with Chadwicks, host Donncha O’Callaghan sits down with two giants of Tipperary hurling—Seamus Callanan and John McGrath. With Tipp reclaiming the 2025 All-Ireland title, we’re diving into the stories, sacrifices, and moments that define what it truly means to wear the blue and gold. Seamus reflects on a remarkable inter-county career that stretched from 2008...

In this episode of Under Construction with Chadwicks, Donncha sits down with two thought leaders shaping the conversation about the future of work — Lollie Mancey and Conor Kearney. Lollie Mancey is an educational provocateur with a wealth of entrepreneurial experience. She leads the Postgraduate Certificate in Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship and the Graduate Certificate in Digital Tra...

In this episode of Under Construction with Chadwicks, host Donncha O’Callaghan welcomes two of the West’s funniest voices—Alan Clarke and Owen Colgan. Alan, a Mayo-born content creator, podcaster, and author with over 200k followers, has gone from the carpentry trade to DJing to hosting the Big News Podcast. Owen, star of The Hardy Bucks, has carved out a career in stand-up and podcasting while sh...

In this episode of Under Construction with Chadwicks, host Donncha O’Callaghan sits down with two of Ireland’s brightest young voices in modern farming—Sophie Bell and Fin Walsh.   Sophie, a Cavan-based farmer with over 130k followers across Instagram and TikTok, shares her passion for animal care, rearing dairy heifers, and how she’s using digital marketing skills to connect a new generation with...

Irish comedy legend Pat Shortt and his daughter Faye Shortt join Under Construction for a hilarious and heartfelt conversation. From unforgettable improv moments and epic breakfast roll tales to behind-the-scenes stories from Father Ted and their viral D'Unbelievables sketches, Pat and Faye share the craft, chaos, and charm behind their comedy. Topics include: How Pat & Faye developed their comedi...

In this episode of Under Construction with Chadwicks, host Donncha O’Callaghan sits down with two Irish sporting stars who’ve dared to step outside the familiar—and into the unknown.   Vikki Wall, Meath LGFA legend turned AFLW premiership winner with North Melbourne, and Mark Jackson, Wicklow’s standout goalkeeper and NFL hopeful, join us to talk ambition, adaptability, and life beyond the GAA pit...

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 cur...

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...

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...

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...

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 fo...

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...

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...

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 mont...

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 r...

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...

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...

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 buildin...

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 ha...

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 nostalg...

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...

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, challen...