Chris Moran, a builder from Westport has beaten stiff competition to secure a semi-final place in Screwfix’s search for the UK and Ireland’s top tradesperson, which is now in its 6th year in Ireland.
Chris, who works with Moran Bros. Builders, has worked in construction for 25 years across all aspects of the industry.
The judges say his professionalism and dedication stood out among the hundreds of entries from tradespeople across the UK and Ireland.
A qualified civil engineer, Chris has more than two decades in construction under his belt. In 2018, he co-founded Moran Bros. Builders alongside his brother – a growing business that now employs a team, including a number of young apprentices.
The semi-final stage will see him compete against over 40 other top tradespeople, presenting their skills and story to judges from Screwfix. The semi-finalists will be whittled down to just ten before advancing to the national final at Screwfix LIVE in September.
And it’s at Screwfix LIVE, after being put through their paces by a panel of industry experts, one winner will be crowned Screwfix Top Tradesperson 2025 and take home a €20,000 trade bundle of tools, tech, and training.
Chris says: “When I heard that I had been successful in getting to the semi-final stage of the Screwfix top tradesperson competition I was shocked. It’s an honour to compete against such talented individuals and I’m excited to share my story with the judges – not just to showcase my skills, but also to inspire the next generation of tradespeople. Here in Ireland, we need more young apprentices and I hope to show them just how rewarding a career in the trades can be.”
To find out more about Screwfix Top Tradesperson 2025, visit screwfix.ie/stt.
