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Ireland Needs Tradespeople ft. Next Gen Trades | Redline Republic Podcast Ep.27

28 Jul 2026 · 1 h 59 min · Episode 27 · Explicit

This week we’re joined by Cathal from Next Gen Trades Ireland to talk about the huge shortage of skilled tradespeople in Ireland, apprenticeships, getting into the motor trade and why a trade can open far more doors than people realise.

We also get into Cathal’s own background in the car scene, some of the rare Japanese cars he’s owned over the years, Group D, how Irish car culture has changed, whether social media has killed some of the creativity in modified cars, and plenty more along the way.

A slightly different episode for us this week, but a really enjoyable conversation about cars, careers and the future of the trades in Ireland.

Check out Next Gen Trades Ireland for more information on opportunities and pathways into the trades.

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