Hit the Ground Running

Ready for 2010


Hit the ground running in 2010 with the skills that you will learn at toastmasters. The skills that will give you an edge in all aspects of your life. Its also great value for money.

Do you need to speak at a social function, give a presentation at work or improve your communication skills for an interview then toastmasters can help you. As a member of a toastmasters club you learn communication and leadership skills that will benefit you in all aspects of your life. You will learn these skills in a very supportive environment and in an atmosphere of fun.

The members of toastmasters come from all different walks of life, farmers, nurses, electricians, people who work at home, retired people and students to name but a few. The club has members who are in their late teens to people who are in there eighties. You need not worry about being educated enough to join as the club is open to all people no matter how much schooling they have received. So come along and see for yourself.

The clubs next meeting will take place on this Thursday the 26th of November. The meeting will begin at 8pm and finish at 10pm and takes place in the Munster room in the Hibernian Hotel. Please note the change of room for this meeting. Everybody is welcome and no guests will be asked to speak.

Win for St Mary's Secondary School

The Speakeasy Club hosted a very successful Schools public speaking contest last Thursday night. Five schools took part. Representing Davis College were Amanda Coyne and Eoin O’Connor, Patrician Academy Brian O’Regan and Cian Cronin, St. Mary’s Secondary school Ruth Lenihan and Marie Cogan, Nagle Rice Secondary School Doneraile Jane Stafford and Martin Sheehan and Boherbue Comprehensive School Cliona Lawton and Julie O’Sullivan.

The standard was very high and the speeches were very enjoyable. There was great support for each speaker as there was a large crowd present. After a long time deliberating the judges arrived with a result. The best school prize went to St. Mary’s Secondary School. In the best speaker section the winner was Marie Cogan of St. Mary’s, in second place Brian O’Regan of the Patrician Academy and in third place Eoin O’Connor of Davis College.

Also last Sunday in York, Kevin Walsh of Fermoy Toastmasters put in a great performance to win the Ireland and England impromptu speaking competition. The Speakeasy club would like to congratulate Kevin on his wonderful achievement.

The clubs next meeting will take place on this Thursday the 26th of November. The meeting will begin at 8pm and finish at 10pm and takes place in the Munster room in the Hibernian Hotel. Please note the change of room for this meeting. Everybody is welcome and no guests will be asked to speak.