Irish Talkers

Ted, Paul and Moira put more questions to Gearoid, continuing the conversation on copyright as well as looking at Gearoid's activities outside of clubs as a technical expert and latterly a Zoommaster in District events as well as many club contests and training sessions. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 4 from Programme 4 of the 2021/22 season...

Paul discusses how we can get into serious financial trouble by using copyright material. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 3 from Programme 4 of the 2021/22 season - published on July 25th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a “Thought for the...

This week's guest is Gearoid Murphy ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 2 from Programme 4 of the 2021/22 season - published on July 24th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a “Thought for the Week” and a “Word of the Week” together with general c...

The introductory episode to this week's series of podcasts including: ""The supreme quality for leadership is unquestionably integrity. Without it, no real success is possible, no matter whether it is in a toastmaster club,, a construction site, a trade union, or in an office."Life is short, break the rules. forgive quickly, kiss slowly., love truly, laugh uncontrollably - and never regret ANYTHIN...

Moira discusses various ways to end your speech, prompted by this article " The Grand Finale: 12 ways to end your speech " from West Side Toastmasters. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 3 of the 2021/22 season - published on July 19th with Moira O'Brien, Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien. The show is in f...

Our guest this week is Michael Sexton DTM, immediate past president and currently VP Public Relations for McAfee Toastmasters in Cork city. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 3 of the 2021/22 season - published on July 17th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien. The show is in four parts and usually has t...

The introductory episode to this week's series of podcasts including: "Life is short, break the rules. forgive quickly, kiss slowly., love truly, laugh uncontrollably - and never regret ANYTHING that makes you smile" Mark Twain and Word of the week: RESPLENDENT ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 3 of the 2021/22 season - published o...

This week Paul turns his attention to the installation ceremony that Toastmasters International recommends for all new officers, both club, area, division, district etc. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 3 of the 2021/22 season - published on July 18th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien. The show is i...

Ted Mellamphy is the new president of his club, Blarney Toastmasters. Moira O'Brien is the outgoing President. Ted introduces conversation on what the role of the president entails. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 2 of the 2021/22 season - published on July 12th with Ted Mellamphy, Paul O’Mahony, & Moira O’Brien. The show is...

Paul discusses questions that should be asked for the new Toastmasters year that has just begun this month. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 2 of 2021/22 season - published on July 11th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a “Thoug...

This week our guest spot is devoted to a recoding from Conor Neill - How to start a speech. Conor is a sought-after keynote speaker on leadership. As an entrepreneur, he has founded 4 companies, selling 16 private jets and building the 3rd largest fleet of private jets in Spain. He is a professor of Leadership at IESE Business School, and a visiting professor at University College Dublin. More abo...

The introductory episode to this week's series of podcasts including: Thought for the week: "Difficulties are meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong by conflict." —William Ellery Channing - and Word of the week: CLINCH ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 2 of 2021/22 season - published on July 9th with Ted...

Paul draws out our guest of the week Kyle Murtagh to discover more about his life in and out of Toastmasters. Kyle has published a book called "The Five Pillars of Public Speaking" . ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 1 of 2021/21 season - published on July 5th with Paul O’Mahony and Moira O’Brien. The show is in four parts and usua...

With the imminent start of Club Officer Training and the upcoming International Convention, Paul opens the discussion by asking if you will be attending. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 1 of 2021/21 season - published on July 4th with Paul O’Mahony and Moira O’Brien. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Intr...

Our interview guest this week is the winner of the District 71 and Region 10 International Speech Contests, Kyle Murtagh. Kyle is a member of  Central Toastmasters in Glasgow.  ______________________________________________________________________  This is part 2 from Programme 1 of 2021/21 season - published on July 3rd with Paul O’Mahony and Moira O’Brien. The show is in four part...

The introductory episode to this week's series of podcasts including: Thought for the week: "Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett. And Word of the week: IMPERVIOUS ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 1 of 2021/21 season - published on July 2nd with Paul O’Mahony and Moira O’Brien....

Our guest this week, Andrew Bennett, tells us about the various clubs that he belongs to and why he joined them, as well as his thought on some other aspects of Toastmasters. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 48 of 2020/21 season - published on June 28th with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O’Brien. The show is in four parts and usually...

Paul turns his attention to some new training ideas for both area directors and for club officers. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 48 of 2020/21 season - published on June 27th with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O’Brien. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a “Thought for the Week” and a “Word of the...

This week's guest is Toastmaster Andrew Bennett who is a member of 5 clubs! Berkeley Square Speakers is his first club, and he is also a member of Excalibur Advanced Speakers, Experience French Toastmasters, Firebirds Collective and Digital Communicators. You can find out more about these clubs in episode 4 on Monday! ______________________________________________________________________ This is p...

The introductory episode of this week's series of Podcasts including: Thought for the week: "If you get out of Toastmasters everything you should get out of Toastmasters you will never get out of Toastmasters"- Helen Blanchard, and Word of the week: PROTRUDING ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 48 of 2020/21 season - published on Ju...

Paul and Ted discuss the recognition of achievements and aspirations for the future. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 47 of 2020/21 season - published on June 21st with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a “Thought for the Week” and a...

 "Celebrate the Positives of the Past Year!"  by our International President ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 47 of 2020/21 season - published on June 20th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a “Thought for the Week” and...

Oprah Winfrey commencement speech at Spelman College. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 47 of 2020/21 season - published on June 19th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a “Thought for the Week” and a “Word of the Week” together wi...

The introductory session to this week's series of podcasts including: Thought for the week: INDIGENT, and Word of the week: "The only skill that will be important in the 21st century is the skill of learning new skills. Everything else will become obsolete over time." Peter Drucker . ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 47 of 2020/21...

In the last episode from this week's podcasts, Marie Rose Calder, our interview guest this week, talks about life and Toastmasters. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 46 of 2020/21 season - published on June 14th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony, produced by Moira O’Brien. The show is in four parts and usually has this format:...