Ballinabrackey apprentice in Screwfix finals

Aspiring electrician Oisin Smith from Ballinabrackey is in with a chance of winning Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2025, after being selected from more than 2,270 applications to compete in this year’s semi-final. Oisin, who is completing an electrical apprenticeship at LMETB will now compete against 32 other apprentices from the UK and Ireland, who are currently completing apprenticeships across various construction trades.

Just 10 semi-finalists will be selected to compete for the title of Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2025 at the two-day final of the competition in May.

The winner receive a prize bundle of technology, training and tools worth €10,000, and their college will also receive €2,000 worth of Screwfix vouchers to spend on workshop equipment, helping to upskill tomorrow’s trade professionals.