Irish Talkers

Our interview guest this week is George Weller, a member of Hamwic Speakers in District 91. This episode is published on 11th July 2026 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited by Paul O’Mahony & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email:  ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website:  ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ District 71 Website:  d71toastmasters.org District 91 Website:  d91toastmasters.org.u...

In this week's episode Moira goes through the Vintage path “The Communication Series”, the word of the week is IMPORTANCE and Shirley discusses the role of the VPPR. This episode is published on 4th July 2026 with Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email:  ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website:  ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ District 71 Web...

Our interview guest this week is Andrew Klimaytys, a member of Glasgow Toastmasters and 8 other Toastmaster clubs, and incoming Division Director for Scotland. This episode is published on 27th June 2026 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited by Paul O’Mahony & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email:  ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website:  ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ District 71 W...

In this week's episode Paul looks at the International Convention in Vancouver, the word of the week is BEFUDDLE and Shirley discusses the art of active listening. This episode is published on 20th June 2026 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email:  ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website:  ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ D...

Our interview guests this week are Peter and Theresa Rhodes, members of Luton Loastmasters. This episode is published on 13th June 2026 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited by Paul O’Mahony & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email:  ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website:  ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ District 71 Website:  d71toastmasters.org District 91 Website:  d91toastmasters.org.u...

Magazine Anchor Note In this week's episode Paul talks through the second project in the Vintage Smedley path, the word of the week is IGNOMINIOUS and Shirley discusses the Club Elections. This episode is published on 6th June 2026 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email:  ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website: ...

Our interview guest this week is Lee Maguire, a founding member of Monaghan Toastmasters and current Area 2 Director, Division A, District 71. This episode is published on 30th May 2026 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited by Paul O’Mahony & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email:  ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website:  ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ District 71 Website:  d71toastmaste...

In this week's episode Paul looks at The Toastmaster Magazine, the word of the week is HARNESS and Shirley discusses the role of the Toastmaster of the Day. This episode is published on 23rd May 2026 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email:  ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website:  ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ District...

Our interview guest this week is Derek Walsh, a member of Longford Toastmasters and U.S.S Emerald Isle Toastmasters. This episode is published on 16th May 2026 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited by Paul O’Mahony & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email:  ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website:  ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ District 71 Website:  d71toastmasters.org District 91 Web...

Our interview guest this week is Brendan O’Sullivan, a member of Mad Hatters and Leading Edge Toastmasters Clubs. This episode is published on 9th May 2026 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited by Paul O’Mahony & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email:  ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website:  ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ District 71 Website:  d71toastmasters.org District 91 Website...

In this week's episode Paul looks at the Vintage Ralph Smedley path, the word of the week is VINTAGE and Moira & Paul discuss the pricing of paths. This episode is published on 2nd May 2026 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email:  ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website:  ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ District 71 Website:  d71toastmasters...

In this week's episode Paul discusses reasons not to join Toastmasters and the new vintage paths, the word of the week is SECRETIVE and Shirley discusses the role of the Timer. This episode is published on 25th April 2026 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. https://www.toastmasters.org/footer/faq/Vintage Paths Contact us:email: ...

Our interview guest this week is Sean Dwan. This episode is published on 18th April 2026 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited by Paul O’Mahony & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email:  ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website:  ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ District 71 Website:  d71toastmasters.org District 91 Website:  d91toastmasters.org.uk Toastmasters International:  toastmasters...

In this week's episode Paul talks about delivering a 12 month experience for your club, the word of the week is SINGULARLY and Shirley talks through meeting roles and specifically the Grammarian role. This episode is published on 11th April 2026 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email:  ⁠info@irishtalkers.c...

Our interview guest this week is Tamara Evans, a member of Shilling Speakers and Masters of Evaluation. This episode is published on 4th April 2026 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited by Paul O’Mahony & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us :email:  ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website:  ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ District 71 Website: d71toastmasters.org District 91 Website: d91toast...

In this week's episode Paul discusses Area Director Elections, the word of the week is FRANTIC and Shirley discusses the role of the Table Topics Master. This episode is published on 28th March 2026 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. https://d71toastmasters.org/checklist/area-director-election/ Contact us: email:  ⁠info...

Our interview guest this week is Matty Behan, a member of Blarney Toastmasters, Gorey Easyspeakers, Shilling Speakers and Bedford Speakers. He is also the official District 71 Timer. This episode is published on 21st March 2026 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited by Paul O’Mahony & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email:  ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website:  ⁠www.irishtalker...

In this week's episode Paul discusses an article by Joel Schwartzberg called “10 Ways to Prepare for a Work Presentation” from the March 2026 Toastmaster magazine, the word of the week is ILLUSTRATE and Shirley demystifies table topics. This episode is published on 14th March 2026 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Cont...

Our interview guest this week is Stallone-Obaraemi Samuel, District 71 Public Relations Manager, and immediate past president of Glasgow Central Toastmasters.. This episode is published on 7th March 2026 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited by Paul O’Mahony & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email:  ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website:  ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ District 71 W...

In this week's episode Paul discusses the authority that the Programme Quality Director has over the Club Officer Training, the word of the week is DESPITE and Shirley discusses Pathways. This episode is published on 28th February 2026 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email:  ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website:  ⁠www...

Our interview guest this week is Dan Deighton, a member of Sheffield Speakers Toastmasters and Division N Director in District 71.. This episode is published on 21st February 2026 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited by Paul O’Mahony & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email:  ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website:  ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ District 71 Website:  d71toastmasters...

In this week's episode Paul talks about cross cultural communication, the word of the week is OKEY-DOKEY and Shirley discusses different styles of podcast episodes. This episode is published on 14th February 2026 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email:  ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website:  ⁠www.irishtalkers.c...

Our interview guest this week is Kalpana Ramesh, immediate past president of Cambridge Confident Communicators, and a member of Chelmsford City Communicators and Chelmsford Speakers Club, Area Director for D71 Division H Area 1, Division Director candidate for next year and currently District Contest Chair. This episode is published on 7th February 2026 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien D...

In this week's episode, Paul discusses becoming a district leader in Toastmasters, the word of the week is BENIGN, and Shirley asks what the purpose is of speech contests. This episode is published on 31st January 2026 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email:  ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website:  ⁠www.irishtal...

Our interview guest this week is Daniel Arda, a member of Chelmsford City Communicators. This episode is published on 24th January 2025 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email:  ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website:  ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ District 71 Website: d71toastmasters.org District 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.uk Toastmasters...