Irish Talkers

Our interview guest this week is Shirley Gallagher, President of Guardian Toastmasters and our new co-presenter on this podcast. This episode is published on 26th October 2024 with Paul O’Mahony, Shirley Gallagher & 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 Di...

In this week's episode Paul discussed the International President’s statement on Continuing the Toastmasters Legacy, the word of the week is LEGACY and Shirley introduces the celebrations in Cork for the centenary of Toastmasters. This episode is published on 19th October 2024 with Paul O’Mahony, Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email:...

Our interview guest this week is Steve Campion, Club Growth Director for District 71 and a member of four clubs: Cornerstone Communicators East Herts Speakers Stevenage Speakers Toastmasters in Travel This episode is published on 14th October 2024 with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email:  ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website:  ⁠www.iri...

In this week's episode, Paul discusses a new book by Siobhan Keenan Fitzgerald - "Liten: How Child and Student Voice Can Change the World, the word of the week is FACILITATE and guest presenter Anthony Garvey discusses the online debate. This episode is published on 5th October 2024 with Paul O’Mahony, Anthony Garvey & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Con...

Our interview guest this week is Michele Blumhagen, District 78 Director and a member of Centurion Toastmasters Club. This episode is published on 28th September 2024 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: d91to...

In this week's episode Paul reports from the International Convention, the Word of the Week is DEARTH. and James looks at Lessons from Leaders, from a book by Greg Bus.. This episode is published on xxx 2024 with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email: info@irishtakers.com Website:  ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: T...

In this week's episode Paul talks about the test speaker at an Evaluation contest, the word of the week is VITAL and Nik Lakhani talks about his why and how you can promote yourself as well as Toastmasters. This episode is published on 21st October 2024 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email: info@irishtakers.com Website:  ⁠www...

Our interview guest this week is Angela Afieghe , a member of Kildare Toastmasters as well as Toastmsters for Golf, and is the PR Manager for District 71. This episode is published on 14th September with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email:  ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website:  ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ District 71 Website: d71toastmaste...

Our interview guest this week is District 71 Director Danny Banks, recorded during the International Convention in Anaheim, California. This episode is published on 7th Septerber 2024 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...

In this week's episode, James looks at Exactly What to Say, the word of the week is DISCOMBOBULATE and Moira tells a story with a moral. This episode is published on 31st August 2024 with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email: info@irishtakers.com Website:  ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

Our interview guest this week is 2nd place in the 2020 World Championship of Public Speaking, Linda Marie Miller. This episode is published on 24 August 2024 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email: info@irishtakers.com Website:  ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

In this week's episode, the word of the week is PREVARICATE and Paul discusses Rediscovering who we are as Toastmasters. This episode is published on 17th August 2024 with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email: info@irishtakers.com Website:  ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

This week’s interview guest is a repeat of the interview we did in 2018 with Aletta Rochat our then region adviser and now the candidate for the international Board of Directors and future International President. This episode is published on August 10th, 2024 with Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email:  ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website:  ⁠www.irishtalker...

In this week's episode, Paul talks about the process that a prospective International Director and future International President has to go through, the word of the week is IMPRESS and James goes back to basics. This episode is published on 3rd August 2024 with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email: info@irishtakers...

Our interview guest this week is Eileen Hopkins, a member of Swords Toastmasters and founding member of the 'Molly Malone advanced club. This episode is published on 27th July 2024 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email:  ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website:  ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

In this week's episode, Paul takes a fresh approach to The Moments of Truth, the word of the week is ASPIRITIONAL and James discusses a positive team culture. This episode is published on 20th July 2024 with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email: info@irishtakers.com Website:  ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Ta...

Our interview guest this week is Sarinca Janga, a member of Glasgow Clyde Toastmasters and Arrarat Toastmaster Club, but also Zoommaster for Districts 71 ands 81 (Caribbean) as well as helping out District 91 from time to time.. This episode is published on 13th July with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email:  ⁠info@irishtalkers.com...

In this week's episode Paul discusses communicating for a better society, the word of the week is LACKADAISICAL and Moira talks about a new book & video project on public speaking. This episode is published on 6th July 2024 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email: info@irishtakers.com Website:  ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Faceboo...

Our interview guest this week is the outgoing District 71 Director Elizabeth Jordan This episode is published on June 29th, 2024, with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email:  ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website:  ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

In this week's episode, James talks about our core values, the Word of the Week is ELICIT and Moira discusses the Impromptu project from Pathways This episode is published on June 22nd, 2024 with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email: info@irishtakers.com Website:  ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

Our interview guest this week is the incoming District 71 Director, Danny Banks. This episode is published on June 15th with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email:  ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website:  ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

In this week's episode, James reviews a book entitled Diary of a CEO, the word of the week is VAGARY and Paul introduces a speech he gave at the Anglo-Irish Meeting at the District 71 Conference in Portlaoise. This episode is published on 8th June 2024 with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email: info@irishtakers.com...

In this week's episode James reflects on leadership, the word of the week is STRINGENT and Paul discusses a video made by past World Champion . This episode is published on 25th May 2024 with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email: info@irishtakers.com Website:  ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talk...

In this week's episode Paul talks about how Toastmaster's skills can be transferred to the workplace and James says "So far so good..." . This episode is published on 11th May 2024 with Paul O’Mahony, & James Finnegan, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email: info@irishtakers.com Website:  ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

For our second extra interview our guest is Anthony Garvey. This episode is published on 10th May 2024 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email:  ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website:  ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers