Speakeasy Toastmasters Mallow are holding an open speech event on June 12th at 7.45pm in the Hibernian Hotel. Speakeasy has built up a tradition of ‘fantastic’ storytelling. Michael Cronin is a past International Humorous Speech champion. We will welcome any member of the public to take part in this Tall Tale Contest. Do you long for the space to show off your storytelling skills before an audience? Imagine coming with your unique tall story to make them laugh or gasp!
This may be your chance to charm, amaze or haunt us! Your story is totally up to you.
The contest is open to non-members and toastmasters from near or far. Discover the power of your own speaking voice! Each contestant will be given 4 minutes 30 seconds to 7 minutes to deliver their tale. There are two generous prizes to be won.
The Entry fee for the contest will be €5 for guests and €7 for Toastmaster members.
Even if you’re not competing, come along and enjoy the contest. Guests are always welcome.
Last Thursday we had our penultimate meeting of this season, followed by our A.G.M. It was a short but very engaging meeting. Rachel Liston gave us a fascinating introduction to Foynes Museum of Flying Boats. She described some of these luxurious, limited edition machines. We were transported back to the 1930’s to the days of pioneer aviators and Hollywood icons! Liam Flynn took us on quite a different journey! The story of the building of the Butter Road from Listowel to Cork City in the mid eighteenth century is one of great economic benefit for the farmers of the time, but one of financial ruin for its builder, John Murphy of Castleisland.
James McConville posed some challenging topics for members under the general theme of ‘If you were in charge’ ...If you ruled the world what is the first law you would introduce? One member was certain of the first power that they would assume as ‘supreme overlord of your home’. They would insist on absolute control of the TV remote control!
We are really looking forward to our last meeting.The Tall Tales Contest could be your chance to shine! So why not:
Find your voice, tell your tale, we’re listening
