John Leech 
District 71 proudly recognises James Finnegan as Toastmaster of the Year 2026, honouring his dedicated and distinguished service to members across the UK and Ireland. The “Gaylord Giles” trophy, named after the former District 71 Governor , now District Director, was presented at the Rose Conference in Tralee As Conference Director, James and his Team … Read more
There are conferences that fill a programme, and then there are conferences that fill a room with warmth, energy and a sense of shared purpose. The District 71 Rose Conference in Tralee was very much the latter. Hosted at The Rose Hotel from 8–10 May 2026, it brought Toastmasters from across Ireland, the UK and … Read more
Building Confidence, Communication Style and Community Across Borders We are excited to announce the official chartering of Toastmasters ResultMind Online by ResultMind Academy CLG Dublin, Ireland D71, M26 and the launch of a new international community dedicated to communication, leadership, and personal growth. Nine months ago, this was just an idea. Today, it is a reality. … Read more
My heart is pounding, my mind is blank.I’m down to give a speech.There has to be a better way to spend a Thursday night! Do I have to go?I hear you say,“You know you do“You can’t let them down.“You are going to be great.”Ah but there has to be a better way to spend a … Read more
Joanna George joined Stevenage Speakers in 2023, when she was early on in her apprenticeship scheme, and since then, has become the Club President in 2025-2026 and now the Area Director for 2026-2027 for Area 20. She shows excellence in communication and leadership skills, bringing new ideas to every club, and shows that age is just a number! She … Read more
Capital Communicators in Edinburgh celebrated achieving the Smedley Distinguished status award with Zara’s grandmother’s chocolate cake at our Tuesday meeting, following which a few Toasties enjoyed a drink at Deacon Brodies pub on the Royal Mile. Well done to Mel Cunningham, our President who steps up to Area Director (in the bright blue shirt) and everyone who … Read more
Section: Celebrating Corporate Toastmasters in District 71 We have a vibrant community of over 20 Corporate Toastmasters Clubs in District 71 and we took great joy in celebrating the educational achievements of Corporate Club Members at a special recognition event on Friday 10th July 2026. Corporate Clubs focus on the development of their employees’ communication … Read more
For the past two years, Toastmasters Unplugged has been shining a spotlight on the people who make District 71 such a vibrant and inspiring community. Created to showcase our members and spark thought-provoking conversations, the show has welcomed champions, leaders, authors, mentors, conference organisers, and many others with a story worth sharing. From personal journeys … Read more
Fingal Toastmasters recently celebrated a significant milestone – 40 years of helping members build confidence, communication, and leadership skills. The anniversary celebration brought together members past and present, distinguished guests, and friends from across the Toastmasters community to honour the club’s rich history and achievements. Fingal is proud to be the home club of Ted … Read more
Hi, I’m Nada Pupovac, a member of Limerick Toastmasters. I joined the club in October 2023 with one simple goal: to become more confident speaking in public. As a marketing professional, communication has always been a big part of my work. I run my own consultancy and also serve as VP of Marketing Strategy for … Read more