Irish Talkers

In this week's episode, Paul muses on an article by International President Aletta Rochat DTM, entitled “Expanding Your Capacity”, which he calls “Progress Beats Paralysis”, the word of the week is ALIGN, and Shirley talks about good evaluations. This episode is published on 17th January 2025 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher DTM & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moi...

Our interview guest this week is Aletta Rochat, International President for 2025/26, recorded when Aletta was Region 10 Adviser. This episode is published on 10th January 2026 with 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....

In this week's episode Paul gives his predictions for 2026, the word of the week is BLISTERING and Shirley discusses the enhancements to Pathways and the implications for the Distinguished Club Programme. This episode is published on 3rd 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...

In this week's episode Paul wonders if the year end should be changed, the word of the week is APPLAUD and Shirley discusses speech styles. This episode is published on 20th December 2025 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher DTM & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email:  ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website:  ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ District 71 Website:  d71...

Our interview guest this week is Andrew Graner, Area Director of Area 22, District 91 and a member of: Melting Pot Toastmasters Red Dragon Toastmasters (VPM, IT Support) Global Online Toastmasters (President) Shilling Speakers (VPM) This episode is published on 13th December 2025 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email:  ⁠info@iris...

In this week's episode, Paul discusses how we judge contests, the word of the week is SMASHING and Moira talks about creating memorable speeches. This episode is published on 6th December 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 Distr...

Our interview guest this week is David McCrae, a member of Haymarket Toastmasters and VP PR of Edinburgh Advanced Toastmasters. This episode is published on 29th Novenber 2025 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 the Online Speech Contest, the word of the week is DISCOMBOBULATE, and Shirley discusses speech structure. This episode is published on 22nd November 2025 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 71 W...

Our interview guest this week is Marina Murray, a member of Greystones Toastmasters and a former District 71 PR Manager. This episode is published on 15th November 2025 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 Dis...

In this week's episode, the word of the week is ENHANCE and the rest of the show is devoted to discussion on the new enhancements to the Pathways Programme. This episode is published on 8th November 2025 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 Distr...

In this week's episode Paul talks about engaging humour following the article by the International President in the Toastmaster Magazine, the word of the week is ENGAGING and Shirley discusses using humour in speeches. This episode is published on 1st November 2025 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: Website:...

In this week's episode, Paul talks about engaging humour following the article by the International President in the Toastmaster Magazine, the word of the week is ENGAGING and Shirley discusses using humour in speeches. This episode is published on 1st November 2025 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: Website...

We are repeating the interview we did in April this year with Greg of gadgetgreg.com and the Toastmaster Official Podcast. This episode is published on 25th October 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:  d91t...

In this week's episode, Paul discusses regrowing club members, the word of the week is FORENSIC, and Shirley discusses the club committee. This episode is published on 18th October 2025 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: Website:  ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

Our interview guest this week is Mairead Dillon, District Director for District 71 (UK and Ireland), and a member of U.S.S. Emerald Isle Toastmasters. Apologies for the late upload, as you will hear on the podcast, it has been a very busy time. This episode is published on 11th October 2025 with Paul O’Mahony, edited by Paul O'Mahony & Moira O'Brien, produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact...

Our interview guest this week is Mark Reynolds, a member of More than Words Toastmasters Club. This episode is published on 4th October 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 Toastmas...

In this week's episode, Paul discusses the Moments of Truth programme, the word of the week is CAUSTIC and Shirley talks about what to expect at a meeting - an idiot's guide for new members. This episode is published on 27th September 2025 2025 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: Website:  ⁠www.irishtalke...

Our interview guest this week is Tom Flynn, president of The West’s Awake Advanced Toastmasters Club, former past president of Westport Toastmasters and a member of Emerald Isle Toastmasters, This episode is published on 20th September 2025 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email:  ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website:  ⁠www.irishtalker...

In this week's episode Moira talks about asking a question, the word of the week is TASNMOGRIFY and Shirley discusses how to find your voice. This episode is published on 13th September 2025 with Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: Website:  ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

Our interview guest this week is Finbarr O’Sullivan, President of Warwick Speakers and Leaders and a member of Spa Speakers. This episode is published on 6th September 2025 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 Distri...

In this week's episode Paul From speaker to Trainer, the word of the week is INCANDESCENT and Shirley talks through the TMI Website. This episode is published on 30th August 2025 with Paul O’Mahony & Dr Shirley Gallagher, edited by Paul O’Mahony & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: Website:  ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

Our interview guest this week is Donagh McKeown This episode is published on 23rd August 2025 with Paul O’Mahony, 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 International:  toastmasters.org

In this week's episode Paul discusses the innovation in Club Officer training in District 71, the word of the week is ELITE and Shirley talks about the Podcast training she received recently. This episode is published on 16th August 2025 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: Website:  ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: T...

Our interview guest this week is Lynn Gilbert, a member of Blarney Toastmasters Club. This episode is published on 9th August 2025 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 T...

In this week's episode Paul talks about The Toastmaster magazine, the word of the week is THUNK and Shirley discusses creating a successful club.. This episode is published on 2nd August 2025 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: Website:  ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers