Irish Talkers

In this week's episode Paul talks about the Club Success Plan, the word of the week is ENDEARING and Shirley discusses keeping the commitment.This episode is published on 21st June 2025 with Paul O’Mahony & Dr Shirley Gallagher, edited by Paul O’Mahony & Moira O’Broien DTM & produced by Moira O’Brien.Contact us:Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

Continuing our interviews with Speechcraft Guides and Speechcrafters, this week Shirley is talking with Kodai Chimura, a Speechcrafter and now a member of Guardian Toastmasters.This episode is published on 14th June 2025 with Dr Shirley Gallagher& Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.Contact us :email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠District 71 Website: d71toastmasters.orgDistrict 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.ukToastmasters International: toastmasters.org

In this week's episode Paul looks at clubs preparing for the international convention, the word of the week is UNTOWARD and Shirley discusses club committee roles.This episode is published on 7th June 2025 with Paul O’Mahony & Dr Shirley Gallagher, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.Contact us:Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

Our interview guest this week is Kevin Walsh, a member of Bishopstown Toastmasters and Area Director for Area 49 in District 71.This episode is published on 31st May 2025 with Shirley Glallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.Contact us :email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠District 71 Website: d71toastmasters.orgDistrict 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.ukToastmasters International: toastmasters.org

In this week's episode Shirley, continuing on the subject of theClub Excellence series, talks about Mentoring, the word of the week is COMMUNICATINON and Moira discusses speech beginnings and endings.This episode is published on 24th May 2025 with Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.Contact us:Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

Continuing our interviews with Speechcraft Guides and Speechcrafters this week Shirley is talking with Jennifer Elvique, a member of International Orators and guide to Lia Geary. This episode is published on 17th May 2025 with Dr Shirley Gallagher& Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.Contact us :email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠District 71 Website: d71toastmasters.orgDistrict 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.ukToastmasters International: toastmasters.org

In this week's episode Shirley discusses the Sucessful Club Series with emphasis on finding new members, the word of the week is MANIFEST and Moira talks about the use of AI in Toastmasters,.This episode is published on 10th May 2025 with Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.Contact us:Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

Our interview guests this week are Shirley Gallagher as a Speechcraft Guide and Sabrina Kelleher as a Speechrafter.This episode is published on 3rd May 2025 with Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.Contact us :email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠District 71 Website: d71toastmasters.orgDistrict 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.ukToastmasters International: toastmasters.org

In this week's episode Paul about the selection of the club committee, the word of the week is LIABLE and Shirely discusses a rumour.This episode is published on xxx 2025 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.Contact us:Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

Our interview guest this week is Greg Gazin, host of the Toastmaster Podcast as well as the Toastcaster podcast, a member of Go Pro Speakers and owner of the gadgetgreg.com website.This episode is published on 19th April 2025 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.Contact us :email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠District 71 Website: d71toastmasters.orgDistrict 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.ukToastmasters International: toastmasters.org

In this week's episode Paul celebrates a birthday, the word of the week is FLOURISH and Shirley talks about building clubs.This episode is published on 12th April 2025 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.Contact us:Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

Our interview guest this week is Tanya Barad, Sergeant at Arms at Birmingham New Street Speakers.This episode is published on 5th April 2025 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.Contact us :email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠District 71 Website: d71toastmasters.orgDistrict 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.ukToastmasters International: toastmasters.org

In this week's episode Paul talks about General Evaluation, the word of the week is GALAVANTING and Shirley discusses building a sustainable club.This episode is published on 29th March 2025 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.Contact us:Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

Our interview guest this week is Alex McCarney, a member of Beyond Words Toastmasters.This episode is published on 22nd March 2025 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited by Pul O'Mahony & produced by Moira O’Brien.Contact us :email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠District 71 Website: d71toastmasters.orgDistrict 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.ukToastmasters International: toastmasters.org

In this week's episode Moira discusses the word “you”, the word of the week is CONFUSION and Shirley talks about lifelong learning.This episode is published on 15th March 2025 with Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.Contact us:Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

Our interview guest this week is Jim Plunkett, a member of Toastmasters since 1965 and a member of Lima Toastmasters Club in Lima, Peru.This episode is published on 8th March 2025 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.Contact us :email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠District 71 Website: d71toastmasters.orgDistrict 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.ukToastmasters International: toastmasters.org

In this week's episode Paul talks about listening like mad, the word of the week is MAD and Shirley discusses the application process for a club coach from the point of view of the club.This episode is published on 1st March 2025 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.Contact us:Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

This week's interview guest is Paschal O'Leary, Area 3 Director in District 71 and a Treasurer in Guardian Toastmasters.This episode is published on 22nd February 2025 with Paul O’Mahony, Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.Contact us :email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠District 71 Website: d71toastmasters.orgDistrict 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.ukToastmasters International: toastmasters.org

In this week's episode Paul talks about realignment in Toastmasters, the word of the week is ALIGN and Shirely discusses the different types of speech. This episode is published on 22nd February 2024 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Virtual Speech Coach Contact us: Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

Our interview guest this week is Chuck Menke, a member of Great White North Online club and a new member of Blarney Toastmasters.This episode is published on xxx with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.Contact us :email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠District 71 Website: d71toastmasters.orgDistrict 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.ukToastmasters International: toastmasters.org