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 comedic style The magic of improv (and a few unexpected turns!) Building characters like Michael the B...
Aug 13, 2025•55 min•Season 5Ep. 9
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 pitch. From kicking points in Croke Park to trialling for the NFL and switching codes to rugby sevens, th...
Jul 23, 2025•56 min•Season 5Ep. 8
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) brings a fresh perspective—and a few laughs. They dive into the gap in...
Jul 02, 2025•48 min
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 head-to-head when everything’s on the line. Philly opens up about Dubli...
Jun 11, 2025•58 min
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 shares the madness of creating Naked Camera, one of Ireland’s most outrageous ...
May 14, 2025•57 min•Season 5Ep. 5
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 turn things around. Alongside him is Áine, an expert in the fi...
Apr 16, 2025•56 min•Season 5Ep. 4
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 the comedy circuit. They talk about their breakthrough moments in ...
Mar 26, 2025•59 min•Season 5Ep. 3
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 moment Irish rugby turned professional and what changed overnight How Mun...
Mar 05, 2025•52 min•Season 5Ep. 2
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 episode is a must-listen.
Feb 13, 2025•54 min•Season 5Ep. 1
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 Monkstown boxing club aged 8 and is now 21, qualified for the Paris 202...
Jul 17, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 4Ep. 10
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 father now share daily unique insights into Irish farming life wit...
Jun 27, 2024•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 9
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 in Ireland, Coach Kavanagh also discusses his experiences traini...
Jun 06, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 4Ep. 8
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.
May 16, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 4Ep. 7
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 suc...
Apr 25, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 4Ep. 6
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...
Apr 11, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 4Ep. 5
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...
Mar 28, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 4Ep. 4
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 attention. They also explore the hurdles faced in attracting more fema...
Mar 07, 2024•54 min•Season 4Ep. 3
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 that tell a unique story.
Feb 22, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 2
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 on the shoulders? We of course discuss the four in a row and...
Feb 08, 2024•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 1
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.
Feb 01, 2024•30 sec
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 takes the opportunity to share her insights on the importance ...
Jul 12, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 10
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 his life around and is now a scaffolder. He also works with the Co...
Jun 28, 2023•47 min•Season 3Ep. 9
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 mortgage. Throughout the episode, Harrison shares some great insights on the importance of adopting sustainable habits in our everyday lives, whil...
Jun 14, 2023•54 min•Season 3Ep. 8
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 importance of mental health, how it’s connected with our diet, and explore ways to maintain a healthy balance between the two. If you have been affected b...
Jun 07, 2023•57 min•Season 3Ep. 7
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, Niamh and Shay will be discussing home renovations in rural and urban areas and the benefits and the challenges that arise. TJ and Niamh will share th...
May 17, 2023•49 min•Season 3Ep. 6
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 Sheds is a community based organisation that aims to improve the wellbeing of men through social interaction. There are over 400 registered sheds ...
May 03, 2023•53 min•Season 3Ep. 5
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 that arise when trying to balance a demanding job with the rigorous schedule of today’s inter-county players and chat about why we are seeing less elit...
Apr 19, 2023•59 min•Season 3Ep. 4
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 of how he started on TikTok during lockdown and what inspired him to create content that has resonated with millions of viewers around the world. Eoin ...
Apr 05, 2023•46 min•Season 3Ep. 3
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 Construction and the star of a number of TV projects. Finally, Luke Brennan recently completed his apprenticeship in painting at TU Dublin and will sh...
Mar 22, 2023•55 min•Season 3Ep. 2
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.
Mar 09, 2023•30 sec
