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Under Construction with Chadwicks

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  • 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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  • S4 Ep6: Inside the Julian Benson Foundation's Tranquility Project with Dermot Bannon

    S4 Ep6: Inside the Julian Benson Foundation's Tranquility Project with Dermot Bannon
    Apr 25 2024
    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 such as Barcelona and Paris.

    Dermot believes that ‘a lot of the city of Dublin has fallen into dereliction’ and that in Ireland, ‘buildings are let go’ instead of being renovated to live up to their full potential. He says it only takes twenty minutes to walk anywhere in Dublin city centre before you ‘hit dereliction’ and that while it is ‘tricky’ to restore a derelict building, it is ultimately worthwhile.

    Dermot also speaks about the construction industry and believes that the government needs to do more to ‘protect skilled tradespeople’ especially at times when there isn’t work available for everyone. He also believes that there is a common misconception about careers in the trades industry, and that more needs to be done at second level, particularly through subjects such as engineering and wood technology (‘woodwork’) to educate students about what a career in the trades can look like.

    Dermot shares the many positive benefits of working in different trades, as well as the skills it requires, such as creativity, problem solving, and teamwork. He feels that the government also need to ‘dispel the beliefs that some parents have about what education is’ and that completing third level education is a necessity, as it doesn’t suit all. Dermot Bannon also discusses the lack of women in the construction industry and how this issue could be tackled.
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • S4 Ep5: Navigating Mental Health Challenges in Construction with Richie Sadlier and Willa White

    S4 Ep5: Navigating Mental Health Challenges in Construction with Richie Sadlier and Willa White
    Apr 11 2024
    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 aware.ie or The Samaritans at thesamaritans.org, or call 116123.

    Construction Workers can also contact lighthouseclub.org or call 1800 939122, or text Hardhat to 50808.

    Alternatively, contact your local GP. If you are outside the Republic of Ireland, please contact support organisations in your country.
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • S4 Ep4: The Rise of The League of Ireland with Roddy Collins & Keith Buckley

    S4 Ep4: The Rise of The League of Ireland with Roddy Collins & Keith Buckley
    Mar 28 2024
    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 the redevelopment.
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    1 hr and 9 mins
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