Irish Talkers

Our interview guest this week is Olga Byrne, a member of Sussex Online Speakers and the District 71 Awards and Recognition Co-Chair. This episode is published on 10th February 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 looks at what makes extraordinary teams, the word of the week is EBULLIENT and Moira discusses what you can do for your second, third or fourth Icebreaker speech. This episode is published on 3rd February 2023 with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email:  info@irishtakers.com Website:  ⁠www.irishtalkers...

Our interview guest this week is Michael McCann, treasurer of Naval Club and current Director for Area 16 in District 71. This episode is published on 27th January 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 new year resolutions, the word of the week is RESOLUTE and Moira discusses tips for organising your table topic responses. This episode is published on xxx 2023 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 Tal...

Our interview guest this week is Evelyn Khan-Panni DTM, VPE at Naas Toastmasters as well as Wordsmiths Online. This episode is published on 13th January 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 what make good starts, the word of the week is RECONCILIATION and Moira discusses tips for storytelling. This episode is published on 6th January 2023 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 Piotr Chimko, Region 10 Adviser This episode is published on 30th December 2023 withJames 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 the word of the week is ENCHANT and we look back at the episodes of 2023. This episode is published on 23rd December 2023 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 Gerry Dunn, chair of the District 71 Conflict Resolution group, secretary of Glasgow Toastmasters and member of Toastmasters4Golf and Southside Speakers as well as a club in the US. This episode is published on 16th December 2023 with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email:  ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Web...

Magazine Episode In this week's episode James looks at protocols and processes in Toastmasters, the word of the week is LUDICROUS and Moira discusses the article in the ' December edition of the Toastmaster Magazine entitled The "Ins and Outs of Dynamic Speaking". This episode is published on 11th November 2023 with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produce...

Our interview guest this week is Celine Talbot, president of Toastmasters Malta. This episode is published on 2nd December 2023 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 Looks at 31 Days of Toastmasters Positives, the word of the week is SHIVOO and Moira discusses left brain and right brains issues that we can use to our advantage in speechmaking. This episode is published on 11th November 2023 with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us: email:  info@irishtakers.com Website: ...

Our interview guest this week is Maura Meaney, a member of Shannon Toastmasters Club and The Write Toastmasters' Club and a previous Division Director for Division B in District 71. This episode is published on 18th November 2023 with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email:  ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website:  ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠...

In this week's episode James says "Are you nervous? - Sio you should be!", the word of the week is WHIMSICAL and Moira discusses the worldwide nature of Toastmasters. This episode is published on 11th November 2023 with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us: email: info@irishtakers.com Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: Th...

Our interview guest this week is Sue Burnett, Public Relations Manager for District 71 and a member of two clubs - Anglia Communicators & Cornerstone Advanced Toastmasters. This episode is published on 4th November withJames Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email:  ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website:  ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The T...

In this week’s episode Paul talks about networking with the Word of the Week being EPIC, and Jameslooks for hidden nuggets in the Toastmasters magazine for October. This episode is published on xxx th with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email:  ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website:  ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Tal...

Our interview guest this week is International speaker and coach Rose Marie Calder, a member of Luton Toastmasters. This episode is published on 21st October 2023 with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email:  ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website:  ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

In this week’s episode, James talks about the need for speed with the Word of the Week being PERMEATE, and Moira discusses the Icebreaker(s) and what follows. This episode is published on October 14th with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email:  ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website:  ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talk...

Our interview guest this week is Mairead Dillon, Club Growth Director for District 71 and a member of Greystones Toastmasters This episode is published on xxx with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email:  ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website:  ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

In this week’s episode, Paul talks about increasing your pension thanks to Toastmasters with the Word of the Week being STAKEHOLDER, and Moira talks about nerves, the causes and ways to overcome them. This episode is published on 30th September with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email:  ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website:  ⁠www.irishta...

Our interview guest this week is the president of Liverpool City Toastmasters Club, Satya Morarji. This episode is published on 23rd September 2023 with Paul O’Mahony, & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. 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 look at public relations with the Word of the Week being FLAMBOYANT, and James urges you to drop the crutches and soar. This episode is published on September 16th with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email:  ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website:  ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: Th...

Our interview guest this week is is a repeat of the very first interview that we conducted at the beginning of this season - with our then new presenter, James Finnegan. This episode is published on 9th Septemer 2023 with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email:  ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website:  ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ F...

In this week’s episode Paul discusses humility in leadership with the Word of the Week being HUMILITY, and James talks about how we have two ears and one mouth and how we should use them. This episode is published on September 2nd with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email:  ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website:  ⁠www.irish...

Our interview guest this week is Paul Greenway, Area 11 Director and member of Bandon Toastmasters. This episode is published on 26th August with Paul O’Mahony, & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email:  ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website:  ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers