Wednesday, December 05, 2007

Oh What a night

"Oh what a night" was the title of a hit song by the Four Seasons many years ago and it can also describe last Thursday night in The Hibernian Hotel, Mallow where Speak Easy Toastmasters hosted the second Inter Schools Public Speaking Contest

Yes, it certainly was a fantastic night of speeches which ranged from a cup of tea to hip hop beef, to teachers, the irish language and many subjects in between.

Everyone who took part was a winner and are to be congratulated for taking up what can be a daunting challenge.

The schools who took part were, The Patrician Acadamy, Mallow represented by, Killian Cronin, Brian Linehan, Sean O' Riordan.

St Mary's Mallow, Rebecca Casey, Danielle O'Riordan, Jess Rurrell'

Davis College, Mallow, Ian Buckley, Emer Haugh, Ciara Murphy and

Scoil Mhuire, Kanturk, Kelly Linehan, Claire O'Flynn, Aoife Sheehan.

After what was an extremely close contest, the winner and recipient of the Hibernian Hotel Perpetual Trophy was Sean O'Riordan, Patrician Acadamy. In second place was Rebecca Casey, St Mary's and in third place was Claire O'Flynn from Schoil Mhuire.

Mallow Credit Union Perpetual Trophy was won by St Mary's.

Speak Easy Toastmasters would like to sincerely thank the contest sponsors, Mallow Credit Union and The Hibernian Hotel.

Club President, Anne Buckley presided over the meeting with Mary Buckley as Contest Chair. Topicsmaster for the evening was Tony O'Regan and Liam Flynn, Timer. Margaret O'Regan gave a demonstration speech which was evaluated by Ray Ryan and General Evaluator for the evening was Pat Sexton.

Speak Easy Toastmasters will hold their next meeting on Thursday November 29th at 8pm sharp so why not come along and see what we have to offer.

You will not be disappointed. Don't forget that guests are most welcome at all Toastmaster meeting and are never asked to speak.

Further information on Speak Easy Toastmasters can be had on our website www.speakeasytoastmasters.com

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