Irish Talkers

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

In this week’s episode Paul talks about about the decision from Toastmasters International regarding how Contests are to be held this year, with the Word of the Week being AUGUST, and James discusses community. This episode is published on June 24th with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email:  ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ W...

Our interview guest this week is Anthony Garvey who is a member of West Limerick Toastmasters and Shilling Speakers where he is the current president. 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 Talker...

In this week’s episode Paul talks about how we can shape the future of Toastmasters with the Word of the Week being FLUSTER, and Moira discusses four storytelling mistakes. This episode is published on June 24th 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 Sho...

This week's interview guest is Bill Hayden, VP Membership in Blarney Toastmasters and a member of two other clubs in Chicago, US. This episode is published on July 29th 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 club officer training with the Word of the Week being AUDACIOUS, and James discusses creativity. This episode is published on July 22nd 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

Interview Episode Our interview guest this weeks Elizabeth Jordan, outgoing Programme Quality Director, and this year's District Director for District 71. Elizabeth is a member of Cornerstone Communicators. This episode is published on Jun 15th with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email:  ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website:  ⁠www.ir...

In this week’s episode, Paul talks about feedback in relation to this podcast with the Word of the Week being INGENIOUS, and James talks about Blooms day and how this can relate to Toastmasters speeches. This episode is published on June 24th with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email:  ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website:...

Our interview guest this week is Katuta Lumpa, outgoing VPE of Stevenage Speakers. This episode is published on Jun 3rd 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, we are joined by Danny Banks, District 71 Club Growth Director and incoming Programme Quality Director and we discuss the recent District 71 Conference and look forward to next year's conference with the Word of the Week being SERENDIPITY, and James follows this up with a serendipitous story from history. This episode is published on June 24th with James Finnegan &...

Interview Episode Our interview guest this week is the incoming Programme Quality Director for District 71, currently Club Growth Director, Danny Banks. This episode is published on June 17th 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, Paul talks about making club meetings welcoming, inclusive and accessible for all, with the Word of the Week being LAUD, and Moira talks about how AI can be of help. This episode is published on June 17th with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email:  ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website:  ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Faceb...

Our interview guest this week is the winner of the District 71 Table Topics and Evaluation contests, Pat Sexton from Speak Easy Toastmaster in Mallow, Co Cork. This episode is published on Jun 17th 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