Irish Talkers

Finding humour: Sareen Akarjalian at TEDxBeirut, followed by a discussion.  ____________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 26 of 2018/19 season - first broadcast on May 11th, presented by 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 Week” together with general conversation arising out of these two topics. Published at 4pm on Fridays. (2) Either an Interview, the recording of a speech or external media. Published at 4pm on Saturdays. (3) Discussion on a topic usually led by Paul. Published at 4pm on Sundays. (4) Discussion on a topic usually led by Moira. Published at 4pm on Mondays Contact us : email: info@irishtalkers.com Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers Magazine: "Public Speaking Weekly" on www.irishtalkers.com

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, Paul discusses fundraising for Pathways Development, the word of the week is PRECISE and Shirley discusses what club officers will be doing and the DCP programme. This episode is published on 1st February 2025 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

Our interview guest this week is Pat Sexton , a perennial contest winner in District 71 and a member of Speak Easy Toastmasters Club in Mallow, Co Cork. This episode was first published on 3rd June 2023 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.org District 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.uk Toastmasters International: toastmasters.org

In this week's episode Paul asks the question “Are you up for election?”, the word of the week is HUNCH and Shirley talks about how to develop a speech. This episode is published on 19th January 2025 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

Our interview guest this week is Rich Hopkins, 3rd placed winner in the 2006 International Speech Contest and a member of Professional Presenters in District 26. This episode is published on 11th January 2025 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.org District 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.uk Toastmasters International: toastmasters.org

We have produced 50 episodes in 2024 (a record for us) and as this is the holiday season we have decided to take a two-week break. Instead of our regular interview episode, we are bringing you a special reading of “The Small Miracle” by Paul Gallico, read by Moira O’Brien. This episode is published on 26th December 2024 with P Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

In this week's episode Paul talks about preparing for the Internation Speech Contest, the word of the week is CEREMONY and Shirley discusses the benefits of Toastmasters following an interview that she gave to the Cork Echo newspaper.. This episode is published on 21st December 2024 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & 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 Simon Toon, VPE Berkhamsted Speakers Club. This episode is published on 14th December 2024 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.org District 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.uk Toastmasters International: toastmasters.org

In this week's episode Paul talks about why confident communicators should join Toastmasters, the word of the week is CRUX and Shirley muses on the pros and cons of Toastmaster contests. This episode is published on 7th december 2024 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & 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

This week we have four short interviews recorded at the Cork City celebration of 100 years of Toastmasters: Dennis O'Connor - Cork Toastmasters Micheal O’Lionaird - Guardian Toastmasters Paschal O'Leary - Guardian Toastmasters Marilyn Latchford - President, Guardian Toastmasters This episode is published on 30t November 202 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 Website: d71toastmasters.org District 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.uk Toastmasters International: toastmasters.org

In this week's episode Paul asks the question of whether to invite Donald Trump to the International Convention in Philadelphia, the word of the week is MANDATE and Shirley talks about building and maintaining clubs in university colleges. This episode is published on 16th November 2024 with Paul O’Mahony & 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

Instead of our normal interview episode, this week we are bringing you the last of Paul O'Mahony's recordings made at the International Convention in Anaheim, California in August - a round table discussion over lunch. This episode is published on26th October 2024 with Paul O’Mahony, 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: d71toastmasters.org District 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.uk Toastmasters International: toastmasters.org

In this week's episode Paul talks about the test speaker at an Evaluation contest, the word of the week is VITAL and Nik Lakhani talks about his why and how you can promote yourself and Toastmasters. This episode is published on 19th October 2024 with Paul O’Mahony & 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 Shirley Gallagher, President of Guardian Toastmasters and our new co-presenter on this podcast. This episode is published on 26th October 2024 with Paul O’Mahony, 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: d71toastmasters.org District 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.uk Toastmasters International: toastmasters.org

In this week's episode Paul discussed the International President’s statement on Continuing the Toastmasters Legacy, the word of the week is LEGACY and Shirley introduces the celebrations in Cork for the centenary of Toastmasters. This episode is published on 19th October 2024 with Paul O’Mahony, Shirley Gallagher & 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 Steve Campion, Club Growth Director for District 71 and a member of four clubs: Cornerstone Communicators East Herts Speakers Stevenage Speakers Toastmasters in Travel This episode is published on 14th October 2024 with James Finnegan & 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 District 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.uk Toastmasters International: toastmasters.org

In this week's episode, Paul discusses a new book by Siobhan Keenan Fitzgerald - "Liten: How Child and Student Voice Can Change the World, the word of the week is FACILITATE and guest presenter Anthony Garvey discusses the online debate. This episode is published on 5th October 2024 with Paul O’Mahony, Anthony Garvey & 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 In this week's episode James says xxx, the word of the week is xxx and Paul discusses xxx.

Our interview guest this week is Michele Blumhagen, District 78 Director and a member of Centurion Toastmasters Club. This episode is published on 28th September 2024 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.org District 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.uk Toastmasters International: toastmasters.org

In this week's episode Paul reports from the International Convention, the Word of the Week is DEARTH. and James looks at Lessons from Leaders, from a book by Greg Bus.. This episode is published on xxx 2024 with Paul O’Mahony, 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