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Irish Talkers
by The Irish Talkers Podcast
From Toastmasters in Cork Ireland, "The Talk Show for Talkers" is hosted by Toastmasters Moira O'Brien DTM & Paul O'Mahony and Dr Shirley Gallagher DTM together with guests. All about Communication, Confidence, Leadership and Public Speaking - the Toastmasters International Way.
Episodes
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Grabbing Attention - SCINTILLA - Toastmasters Sells Confidence
In this week's episode Paul says that Toastmasters sells confidence, the word of the week is SCINTILLA and guest presenter Gerry Dunne talks about how to grab attention at the beginning of a speech. This episode is published on 17th October 2026 with Paul O’Mahony, Gerry Dunne & Moira O'Brien…
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Interview with Craig Valentine
Our interview guest this week is Craig Valentine, the World Champion of Public Speaking from 1999 and a prolific international public speaker. This episode is published on 10th October 2026 with Sandra Losty & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email:...
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Treasurer & AD - TERSE - Online Speech Contest
In this week's episode Paul discusses the Online Speech Contest, the word of the week is TERSE and Shirley, in her final contribution to the show, covers the roles of Treasurer and Area Director.. This episode is published on 3rd October 2026 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira…
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Interview with Nik Lakhani
Our interview guest this week is Nik Lakhani, a member of Toastmasters4Golf and a past Division director in D71. This episode is published on 26 September 2026 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited by Paul O’Mahony & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email: [email protected]...
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SAA - APPLY - New International President
In this week's episode Paul talks about the new International President, the word of the week is APPLY and Shirley discusses the role of the Sergeant at Arms. This episode is published on 19th September 2026 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira...
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Interview with Patricia Radley
Our interview guest this week is Patricia Radley, a VPM of Cornerstone Communicators and Sargeant at Arms of Powdermills Toastmasters as well as past Division A Director in District 71. This episode is published on 12th September 2026 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited by Paul…
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VPM - ESCAPiSM - International Convention News
In this week's episode Paul gives us some news from the International Convention, the word of the week is ESCAPISM and Shirley discusses the role of the Vice President for Membership - VPM. This episode is published on 5th September 2026 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien…
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Interview with Steve Campion
Our interview guest this week is Steve Campion, District 71 Director 2026/27 and a member of Cornerstone Communicators and East Herts Speakers Club. This episode is published on 29th August 2026 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited by Paul O’Mahony & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact…
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Interview with Benita Nwulu
Our interview guest this week is Benita Nwulu, the District 71 Poet in Residence and a member of Ubuntu Speakers in Nottingham, UK. This episode is published on 22nd August 2026 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited by Paul O’Mahony & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email:...
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Secretary - DIVERSION - The Communication Series deeper dive
In this week's episode Moira goes into more detail for the Vintage Communication Series path, the word of the week is DEVERSION and Shirley discusses the role of the Secretary. This episode is published on 15th August 2026 with Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira...
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Interview with Finbarr Harty & Paschal O'Leary
Our interview guests this week are Finbarr Harty DTM (Talking Heads) and Paschal O’Leary (Guardian Toastmasters), who were the organisers of a successful Speechcraft series in July 2025. Finbarr was also Club Coach to Guardian Toastmasters. First broadcast July 2025. This episode is published on...
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VPE Role - ENVISAGE - Public Relations
In this week's episode Paul discussespublic relations, the word of the week is ENVISAGE and Shirley discusses the role of the Vice Preisdent of Education - the VPE. This episode is published on 1st August 2026 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by…
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Interview wth Tim Leech
Our interview guest this week is Tim Leech, a president of Greystones Toastmasters, and treasurer of Wordsmiths Online. He is also M Division IT support, Immediate Past Division Director as well as being a leading light in the District 71 Club Officer Connect series. This episode is published on...
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Club President - CONVIVIAL - Rule of Three
In this week's episode Moira looks at the rule of three, the word of the week is CONVIVIAL and Shirley discusses the role of the club president. This episode is published on 18th July 2026 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact…
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Interview with George Weller
Our interview guest this week is George Weller, a member of Hamwic Speakers in District 91. This episode is published on 11th July 2026 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited by Paul O’Mahony & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email: [email protected] Website:...
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VPPR Role - IMPORTANT - Vintage Path Communication
In this week's episode Moira goes through the Vintage path “The Communication Series”, the word of the week is IMPORTANCE and Shirley discusses the role of the VPPR. This episode is published on 4th July 2026 with Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.…
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Interview with Andrew Klimaytys
Our interview guest this week is Andrew Klimaytys, a member of Glasgow Toastmasters and 8 other Toastmaster clubs, and incoming Division Director for Scotland. This episode is published on 27th June 2026 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited by Paul O’Mahony & produced by Moira O’Brien....
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Vancouver Convention - BEFUDDLE - Listening
In this week's episode Paul looks at the International Convention in Vancouver, the word of the week is BEFUDDLE and Shirley discusses the art of active listening. This episode is published on 20th June 2026 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira...
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Interview with Peter & Teresa Rhodes
Our interview guests this week are Peter and Theresa Rhodes, members of Luton Loastmasters. This episode is published on 13th June 2026 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited by Paul O’Mahony & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email: [email protected] Website:...
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Vintage Smedley - IGNOMINIOUS - Club Elections
Magazine Anchor Note In this week's episode Paul talks through the second project in the Vintage Smedley path, the word of the week is IGNOMINIOUS and Shirley discusses the Club Elections. This episode is published on 6th June 2026 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM,...
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Interview with Lee Maguire
Our interview guest this week is Lee Maguire, a founding member of Monaghan Toastmasters and current Area 2 Director, Division A, District 71. This episode is published on 30th May 2026 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited by Paul O’Mahony & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us…
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Toastmaster Role - HARNESS - Toastmaster Magazine
In this week's episode Paul looks at The Toastmaster Magazine, the word of the week is HARNESS and Shirley discusses the role of the Toastmaster of the Day. This episode is published on 23rd May 2026 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien....
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Interview with Derek Walsh
Our interview guest this week is Derek Walsh, a member of Longford Toastmasters and U.S.S Emerald Isle Toastmasters. This episode is published on 16th May 2026 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited by Paul O’Mahony & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email: [email protected]...
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Interview with Brendan O'Sullivan
Our interview guest this week is Brendan O’Sullivan, a member of Mad Hatters and Leading Edge Toastmasters Clubs. This episode is published on 9th May 2026 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited by Paul O’Mahony & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email: [email protected]...
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Paths Pricing - VINTAGE - Vintage Smedley
In this week's episode Paul looks at the Vintage Ralph Smedley path, the word of the week is VINTAGE and Moira & Paul discuss the pricing of paths. This episode is published on 2nd May 2026 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email:...
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Vintage & Reasons not to join - SECRETIVE - Timer Role
In this week's episode Paul discusses reasons not to join Toastmasters and the new vintage paths, the word of the week is SECRETIVE and Shirley discusses the role of the Timer.This episode is published on 25th April 2026 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited &...
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Interview with Sean Dwan
Our interview guest this week is Sean Dwan. This episode is published on 18th April 2026 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited by Paul O’Mahony & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com District 71 Website…
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Delivering 12 month - SINGULARLY - Grammarian Role
In this week's episode Paul talks about delivering a 12 month experience for your club, the word of the week is SINGULARLY and Shirley talks through meeting roles and specifically the Grammarian role. This episode is published on 11th April 2026 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira...
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Interview with Tamara Evans
Our interview guest this week is Tamara Evans, a member of Shilling Speakers and Masters of Evaluation. This episode is published on 4th April 2026 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited by Paul O’Mahony & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us :email: [email protected] Website:...
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Area Director Elections - FRANTIC - Table Topics Master
In this week's episode Paul discusses Area Director Elections, the word of the week is FRANTIC and Shirley discusses the role of the Table Topics Master. This episode is published on 28th March 2026 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien....
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Interview with Matty Behan
Our interview guest this week is Matty Behan, a member of Blarney Toastmasters, Gorey Easyspeakers, Shilling Speakers and Bedford Speakers. He is also the official District 71 Timer. This episode is published on 21st March 2026 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited by Paul O’Mahony &...
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Prepare to Present - ILLUSTRATE - Demystifying Table Topics
In this week's episode Paul discusses an article by Joel Schwartzberg called “10 Ways to Prepare for a Work Presentation” from the March 2026 Toastmaster magazine, the word of the week is ILLUSTRATE and Shirley demystifies table topics. This episode is published on 14th March 2026 with Paul...
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Interview with Stallone-Obaraemi Samuel
Our interview guest this week is Stallone-Obaraemi Samuel, District 71 Public Relations Manager, and immediate past president of Glasgow Central Toastmasters.. This episode is published on 7th March 2026 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited by Paul O’Mahony & produced by Moira O’Brien....
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Pathways -DESPITE - PQD's Authority
In this week's episode Paul discusses the authority that the Programme Quality Director has over the Club Officer Training, the word of the week is DESPITE and Shirley discusses Pathways. This episode is published on 28th February 2026 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM,...
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Interview with Dan Deighton
Our interview guest this week is Dan Deighton, a member of Sheffield Speakers Toastmasters and Division N Director in District 71.. This episode is published on 21st February 2026 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited by Paul O’Mahony & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email:...
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Cross Cultural Communication - OKEY-DOKEY - Podcasts
In this week's episode Paul talks about cross cultural communication, the word of the week is OKEY-DOKEY and Shirley discusses different styles of podcast episodes. This episode is published on 14th February 2026 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by...
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Interview with Kalpana Ramesh
Our interview guest this week is Kalpana Ramesh, immediate past president of Cambridge Confident Communicators, and a member of Chelmsford City Communicators and Chelmsford Speakers Club, Area Director for D71 Division H Area 1, Division Director candidate for next year and currently District...
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Speech Contests - BENIGN - Becoming a Leader
In this week's episode, Paul discusses becoming a district leader in Toastmasters, the word of the week is BENIGN, and Shirley asks what the purpose is of speech contests. This episode is published on 31st January 2026 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited &…
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Interview with Daniel Arda
Our interview guest this week is Daniel Arda, a member of Chelmsford City Communicators. This episode is published on 24th January 2025 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com District…
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Paralysis - ALIGN - Evaluations
In this week's episode, Paul muses on an article by International President Aletta Rochat DTM, entitled “Expanding Your Capacity”, which he calls “Progress Beats Paralysis”, the word of the week is ALIGN, and Shirley talks about good evaluations. This episode is published on 17th January 2025…
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Interview with Aletta Rochat
Our interview guest this week is Aletta Rochat, International President for 2025/26, recorded when Aletta was Region 10 Adviser. This episode is published on 10th January 2026 with Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email: [email protected] Website:...
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Predictions - BLISTERING - Pathways Enhancements
In this week's episode Paul gives his predictions for 2026, the word of the week is BLISTERING and Shirley discusses the enhancements to Pathways and the implications for the Distinguished Club Programme. This episode is published on 3rd January 2026 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher &…
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Speech Styles - APPLAUD - Year End
In this week's episode Paul wonders if the year end should be changed, the word of the week is APPLAUD and Shirley discusses speech styles. This episode is published on 20th December 2025 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher DTM & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact...
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Interview with Andrew Graner
Our interview guest this week is Andrew Graner, Area Director of Area 22, District 91 and a member of: Melting Pot Toastmasters Red Dragon Toastmasters (VPM, IT Support) Global Online Toastmasters (President) Shilling Speakers (VPM) This episode is published on 13th December 2025 with Paul…
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Judging - SMASHING - Memorable
In this week's episode, Paul discusses how we judge contests, the word of the week is SMASHING and Moira talks about creating memorable speeches. This episode is published on 6th December 2025 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email:...
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Interview with David McCrae
Our interview guest this week is David McCrae, a member of Haymarket Toastmasters and VP PR of Edinburgh Advanced Toastmasters. This episode is published on 29th Novenber 2025 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited by Paul O'Mahony & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email:...
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Structure - DISCOMBOBULATE - Online Speech Contest
In this week's episode, Paul talks about the Online Speech Contest, the word of the week is DISCOMBOBULATE, and Shirley discusses speech structure. This episode is published on 22nd November 2025 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien....
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Interview with Marina Murray
Our interview guest this week is Marina Murray, a member of Greystones Toastmasters and a former District 71 PR Manager. This episode is published on 15th November 2025 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited by Paul O'Mahony & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email:...
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Enhancements
In this week's episode, the word of the week is ENHANCE and the rest of the show is devoted to discussion on the new enhancements to the Pathways Programme. This episode is published on 8th November 2025 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira...
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Humour
In this week's episode, Paul talks about engaging humour following the article by the International President in the Toastmaster Magazine, the word of the week is ENGAGING and Shirley discusses using humour in speeches. This episode is published on 1st November 2025 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley...
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From Toastmasters in Cork Ireland, "The Talk Show for Talkers" is hosted by Toastmasters Moira O'Brien DTM & Paul O'Mahony and Dr Shirley Gallagher DTM together with guests. All about Communication, Confidence, Leadership and Public Speaking - the Toastmasters International Way.
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