S9 E6 - With Trades Based Educational Entrepreneur Declan Buggy
From Insight: The Stripped Back Podcast by Stephen Buckley & Keith Delahan
April 12, 2026 · 50 min · Season 9 · Episode 6
About this episode
This episode discusses the impact of fuel protests in Ireland and the role of DIY education in fostering community resilience and economic fairness.
Join Stephen Buckley and Keith Delahan in this episode as they explore Ireland's current fuel protests, to innovative DIY education programs. Discover how grassroots movements and practical skills are shaping the future generations, community resilience, and economic fairness. Main insights from the episode include: The ongoing energy crisis in Ireland and its social and economic impacts, emphasizing the importance of fair taxation on fuel for essential workers Declan Buggy’s journey founding the Irish School of DIY, focusing on building confidence and independence through practical trade skills for all ages The expanding scope of DIY education, from school-based programs to adult courses, encouraging self-sufficiency and community involvement Gender dynamics in DIY participation, with higher engagement of women and the importance of inclusive skill-building initiatives The potential scalability of DIY education nationwide, including plans for regional schools and workshops in schools and community centers The role of social media and industry partnerships in promoting practical trades and dispelling myths around qualifications How embracing a DIY mindset can empower individuals…
People in this episode
Hosts: Stephen Buckley, Keith Delahan
Guest: Declan Buggy
Topics covered
- fuel protests
- DIY education
- community resilience
- economic fairness
- gender dynamics in DIY
- social media in trades
- empowerment through skills
Keywords
- fuel protests
- DIY education
- community skills
- economic fairness
- gender dynamics
- social media
- empowerment
Sponsors
Snickers Workwear Ireland
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Hager Ireland, N2 Electrical Wholesalers
Places: Ireland
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