72. George Harrington - Big Projects and Bigger Community

In the first episode of the newly rebranded What’s the Craic Podcast, I sit down with fellow Irishman man George Harrington, an engineer and project delivery specialist who moved from Ireland to Perth and built a career across some of the toughest and most interesting projects around the world.We talk about:🇮🇪 Growing up in Cork with a strong work ethic installed from his father🎓 Studying engineering and building a career that took him from Ireland to Australia🏗️ Working on major infrastructure projects including Australia’s largest private hospital redevelopment and remote mining projects in the Great Sandy Desert🌍 Jumping head first into engineering work in the Democratic Republic of Congo at the world's largest lithium mine☘️ Becoming chairman of Perth’s St. Patrick’s Day Festival and Parade🎉 The vision to make Perth’s celebration the greatest St. Patrick’s Day event in the Southern HemisphereThis one is a brilliant mix of professional expertise, adventure, community, and the Irish spirit that connects people across the world.🎧 Now live on Spotify, Apple, and wherever you listen.