An electrician from Ennis, Co. Clare has beaten stiff competition to secure a semi-final place in Screwfix’s search for the UK & Ireland’s top tradesperson, which is now in its 6th year in Ireland.
Paul Whitmore, 49 who owns his own company has worked as an electrician for 29 years. His professionalism and dedication stood out among the hundreds of entries from tradespeople across the UK & Ireland.
Paul is a passionate electrician who specialises in general home maintenance. A dedicated tradesman, he strives to offer good quality craftsmanship at affordable prices. He takes pride in serving his local community in Co. Clare – often offering discounted rates to those in need and at times even completing work free of charge.
The semi-final stage will see Paul 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.
Speaking about progressing the semi-final, Paul 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. I’m passionate about being an electrician and working on behalf of my local community here in Co. Clare so I look forward to showcasing my skills.”
This year’s successful winner will join the likes of the current top tradesperson, plumber Mohammed Rahman, and 2023 winner Astrid Arnold in the growing Screwfix Hall of Fame.
Jack Wallace, Marketing Director at Screwfix, added: “ Now in its 16th year, our search for the UK and Ireland’s Top Tradesperson continues to highlight the exceptional talent within the trade industry. This year’s entries have been truly inspiring, and I wish all semi-finalists the best of luck as they compete for this year’s title.”
To find out more about Screwfix Top Tradesperson 2025, visit screwfix.ie/stt.