Festive Meeting

Speakeasy Toastmasters Club will conclude it's Meetings Programme for 2017 on Thursday, 14th of December in the Hibernian Hotel, Mallow at 8.00PM.

In keeping with the season that's in it, it will have a festive atmosphere. It will have speeches, entertainment, fun and food. 

Recently, Club members have received quite a lot of feedback from the public who read about Speakeasy meetings in the 'local newspapers'. We suggest that you 'take the next step'. Our doors are always open to guests, the welcome mat is laid out, so come on in. As always, guests are never put on the spot and required to speak,unless you choose to do so. Nor, will you be required to kiss a stranger under the mistletoe.

Our aim is to help our members to communicate with confidence and ease in a relaxed environment.This could be the opportunity to make your New Year's Resolution early - learn a new skill that will have life long benefits.

Recently, RTÉ Radio broadcast a feature on the popular 'Documentary on One' series called 'The little mouse in the corner'. It's maker, Pauline Dunne, details her experiences of being an introvert. She details her decision to join a Toastmasters Club and her commitment to make her 'Ice Breaker' speech. There are many people like Pauline, who have taken that step to assert themselves and have found their voices through Toastmasters. Speakeasy has a motto that the next person who joins our Club is the member who may benefit most from Toastmasters. 

2017 was another very successful year for Speakeasy with many highlights. In March, we held a fascinating Theme Night on The Sixties. Hippy haircuts, flares and flowers were the order of the night. Our last meeting was the Schools Public Speaking Competition, which attained the highest standard of speaking in it's twelve year history. 

In Speech Contests, Bobby Buckley, Pat Sexton and Marie Fitzpatrick represented the club in the Division B(North Munster) Final last April. In November , Pat Sexton competed in The British and Irish District Final of the Table Topics Contest in Sheffield.In November, also,  Jason Fitzgerald represented the Club in the European Union Soapbox Competition Final in Dublin Castle. 

Individual members  achieved recognition for their participation in Toastmasters. Club President, Helsa Giles was awarded Division B Toastmaster of the Year. Michael Cronin achieved the Distinguished Toastmaster Award which acknowledged his contribution to the organisation. He was also the recipient of the Jerry Mulcahy Award for his achievements and commitment to the Speakeasy Club. 

We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, 14th December in the Hibernian Hotel, Mallow at 8.00PM for our Christmas Special. 

For more information on the Club , please visit our website speakeasytoastmasters.com or follow us on Facebook. Alternatively, you can contact Helsa Giles, Club President, 083 8858848.