31 Oct

On Saturday evening last 26’Th of October the Division Finals of the Humorous Speech and Table Topics Contests were held in the Hibernian Hotel in Mallow.
The evening was presided over by Michael Sexton, Division A Governor. The Contest Chairperson was Michael O’Sullivan and Topicsmaster for the evening was Greg Butler. Also in present were Linda Malloy, Mary Murtagh, Jeremiah Roynane and Chris Egan, officers of the District Committee.
Greg Butler started the evening with a 15-minute topics session and then it was into the Topics Contest. The contestants in order of appearance were, Bernadette Knopek, Joe Mc’Sweeney, Margaret O’Flynn, Anthony Galvin, Brian O’Farrell and Paddy O’Regan.
The Topic that the contestants had to speak on for 2 minutes was “The year 2050. How do you see the year 2050?” The audience of approx 200 people were treated to six very entertaining answers and on what must have been a very close score, the winner was Bernadette Knopec with Paddy O’Regan, second and Joe Mc’Sweeney in third place.
After a short break and another general topics session it was time for the Humorous Speech Contest.
In order of appearance were Joe Dunne with a speech entitled “A Whole New Ball Game” which was a humorous look at Golf and it’s origins.
Mary Buckley with a speech entitled “Join our Club” which was about learning golf as applied to herself.
Gavin Falk with a story entitled “Breakfast At Ten” which was about his B&B business and some of his guests.
Shay Rochford with a speech entitled “Miranda and the Calvin Klein Guy” which was a look at advertising.
Jim Hegarty with a speech entitled “Put a Bush in the Gap” in which Jim spoke in the first instance as a door.
Anthony Galvin with a speech entitled “A Small Problem” in which he made fun of his weight.
As in the Topics Contest, no one envied the Judges as they made their decision such was the standard on the night. The winner was Anthony Galvin with Jim Hegarty in second and Joe Dunne in third place.

Bernadette Knopec and Anthony Galvin will now represent Division A at the District 71 Conference, “The Kingdom Conference”, which is being held in “The Abby Gate Hotel” in Tralee on the weekend of November 8th-10’th.
Further information on this conference can be had via email, info@abbygate-hotel.com or phone 066 712 9888.
Speakeasy Toastmasters wish Bernadette and Anthony every success at The Kingdom Conference.
A special congratulation to Mary Buckley of Speakeasy on reaching the Division Final
Speakeasy at Halloween.
Speakeasy Toastmasters meet again tonight in Chapel Lane and as usual non-members are very welcome. Tonight will have a Halloween theme so be in your seats by 8pm.
For further information on the Club contact Sean on 086 6054784 or Pat 087 2364240 or visit the Club’s Website at www.clix.to/speakeasy. Email, speakeasymallow@eircom.net