The HCR Podcast

Ireland is full of classic cars… but who’s left that knows how to repair them properly?

In this episode, we sit down with Pat Bolger, founder of Ireland’s only Classic Car Restoration Course, to explore the skills and mindset behind true craftsmanship. From training complete beginners to developing skilled tradespeople now working across the industry, this is a conversation about patience, precision, and the importance of doing things right.
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Season 2 of the HCR Podcast kicks off with David Corbally, founder of Service Stop Ltd, fresh from winning Independent Aftersales Operation of the Year 2026 at the **Society of the Irish Motor Industry Awards.

David joins us to talk about building one of Ireland’s fastest-growing independent service operations, the standards and systems required to scale a garage business, and what it really takes to lead a team in a demanding industry.

We also discuss the human side of entrepreneurship — pressure, resilience, and the importance of mental health.

This is a conversation about business, leadership, and the realities behind success in the motor trade.
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A short end-of-year reflection on the HCR Podcast so far. Jason looks back on each episode, shares personal takeaways, and says thank you to the listeners who’ve been part of the journey. Honest conversations, real stories, and a look ahead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Jason talks honestly about the pressure, the expectations, and the quiet stress that builds as the year comes to a close. This is a reminder that you don’t have to have everything figured out — you just have to keep going.

A calm, encouraging conversation about resilience, perspective, and finding hope in the middle of the Christmas chaos.

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On this episode Jason spoke to Ciaran Byrne.
At just 30 years old, Ciaran had already survived three heart attacks. Then came the diagnosis of blood cancer requiring daily chemotherapy—and most recently, multilevel degenerative disc disease. But Ciaran’s story is about far more than the relentless challenges to his body; it’s about the resilience of his spirit.

Born in County Louth into a family of car enthusiasts, Ciaran grew up in his father’s crash repair garage, learning the craft of restoration alongside his older brother. Those early days shaped him—but so did profound loss. After the death of his best friend and later his grandmother, the woman he credits as the source of his strength, Ciaran spiraled into a darkness that led to suicide attempts. Surviving them convinced him he was still here for a reason.

Today, despite ongoing health battles and the weight of depression, Ciaran is rebuilding more than cars—he’s rebuilding himself. With a growing online presence and a return to the hands-on passion of his youth, he shares a powerful message of perseverance, purpose, and hope.

This episode dives deep into Ciaran’s journey: the diagnoses, the grief, the grit, and the unbreakable resilience that keeps him moving forward.

Please check out Ciaran's socials and gofundme page
links below

https://www.instagram.com/mr.stent.2/?hl=en
https://www.facebook.com/Mr.Stent.2/
https://www.tiktok.com/@mr.stent.2
https://gofund.me/b5eb8eda3

media links
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/i-felt-like-an-old-man-footballer-30-feared-for-life-after-three-heart-attacks/40032661.html
https://irishheart.ie/news/three-heart-attacks-at-the-age-of-30/

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