Tinsmiths, Radio Eireann and Hairstyles

Speakeasy Toastmasters held yet another successful meeting on March 4th. The Toastmaster for the evening was Liam Flynn, who chaired the proceedings with his characteristic good humour. Our most recent new member, Bridget Breen, delivered her first speech. The first speech delivered by all new members is one where the member introduces themselves to the other club members. Bridget delivered an accomplished and entertaining “icebreaker”, describing her childhood in North Kerry and her interest in traditional music. Bridget’s speech was evaluated by Jean Sayers.

Following Bridget was one of our former Presidents, Anne Buckley, who gave a witty account of the importance of the hair styling industry. Loretto Barry was Anne’s evaluator. The third speaker was Jerry O’ Callaghan who spoke about the famous Radio Eireann personalities of past years, such as Joe Lynch, Bridie Gallagher, Frankie Byrne and Din Joe. Joe Hassett evaluated Jerry’s speech.

Following Jerry was Angela Sheehan who read an extract from Alan Bennett’s novel “The uncommon reader”, which is a fictional depiction of the current monarch of the UK. Noel O’ Connor evaluated Angela’s speech. The final speaker was Jerry Mulcahy, who described the art of the tinsmith. Declan Curtis evaluated Jerry’s speech.
After the tea break Ray Ryan jnr conducted the topics session, while Sean Corcoran conducted the General Evaluation Session. The other officers for the night included Mary Buckley, who was Timekeeper and Pat Duggan who was the Grammarian. Finally the room was set up by Mary Moynihan and Declan Curtis, the Sergeants at Arms.

Our next meeting, which will be held on March 18th at the Hibernian Hotel, Mallow, commencing at 8:00pm, will feature the club evaluation and international speech competitions. Further details about the club are available from our website www.speakeasytoastmasters.com which features a blog containing all our past press reports, or from Ray at 086-3675706. Non-members are welcome to attend our meetings and will not be asked to speak.