Irish Talkers

Our interview guest this week is Craig Valentine, the World Champion of Public Speaking from 1999 and a prolific international public speaker. This episode is published on 10th October 2026 with Sandra Losty & 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 Dis...

In this week's episode Paul discusses the Online Speech Contest, the word of the week is TERSE and Shirley, in her final contribution to the show, covers the roles of Treasurer and Area Director.. This episode is published on 3rd October 2026 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Directory of Online Toastmaster Clubs:  https://toa...

Our interview guest this week is Nik Lakhani, a member of Toastmasters4Golf and a past Division director in D71. This episode is published on 26 September 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...

In this week's episode Paul talks about the new International President, the word of the week is APPLY and Shirley discusses the role of the Sergeant at Arms. This episode is published on 19th September 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 guest this week is Patricia Radley, a VPM of Cornerstone Communicators and Sargeant at Arms of Powdermills Toastmasters as well as past Division A Director in District 71. This episode is published on 12th September 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....

In this week's episode Paul gives us some news from the International Convention, the word of the week is ESCAPISM and Shirley discusses the role of the Vice President for Membership - VPM. This episode is published on 5th September 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:  ⁠w...

Our interview guest this week is Steve Campion, District 71 Director 2026/27 and a member of Cornerstone Communicators and East Herts Speakers Club. This episode is published on 29th August 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: ...

Our interview guest this week is Benita Nwulu, the District 71 Poet in Residence and a member of Ubuntu Speakers in Nottingham, UK. This episode is published on 22nd August 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 D...

In this week's episode Moira goes into more detail for the Vintage Communication Series path, the word of the week is DEVERSION and Shirley discusses the role of the Secretary. This episode is published on 15th August 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 D...

Our interview guests this week are Finbarr Harty DTM (Talking Heads) and Paschal O’Leary (Guardian Toastmasters), who were the organisers of a successful Speechcraft series in July 2025. Finbarr was also Club Coach to Guardian Toastmasters. First broadcast July 2025. This episode is published on 8th August 2026 with Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien....

In this week's episode Paul discussespublic relations, the word of the week is ENVISAGE and Shirley discusses the role of the Vice Preisdent of Education - the VPE. This episode is published on 1st August 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...

Our interview guest this week is Tim Leech, a president of Greystones Toastmasters, and treasurer of Wordsmiths Online. He is also M Division IT support, Immediate Past Division Director as well as being a leading light in the District 71 Club Officer Connect series. This episode is published on 25th July 2026 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited by Paul O’Mahony & produced b...

In this week's episode Moira looks at the rule of three, the word of the week is CONVIVIAL and Shirley discusses the role of the club president. This episode is published on 18th July 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 71 Website:...

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: ...