From freezing at Table Topics to Distinguished Toastmaster District 71 is delighted to celebrate Randy Ekakitie on achieving the prestigious Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) award – the highest educational recognition in Toastmasters International. Randy’s Toastmasters journey is a powerful reminder that confident speakers are not necessarily born that way – confidence is built through practice, feedback, … Read more
We are delighted to share that on Tue, 06 Oct 2026 we’ve held our very fist club-level International Speech Contest – a milestone moment for our community.A huge congratulations to our five contestants – Eniola, Wei, Mercy, Kang and Vinav – for their courage, enthusiasm and willingness to step onto the contest stage. Your energy … Read more
No Excuses Online Toastmasters Club is introducing a new initiative to recognise members who step outside their comfort zone and take on a meeting role for the first time. Members completing a role for the first time will receive a certificate recognising their achievement. The initiative is designed to encourage greater participation across the club, … Read more
As Celebration is as important as Recognition, as many of the 2026 Rose Conference Core Team team who could attend recently took a trip with Howth Cliff Cruises followed by a fish and chip supper. – with Michael McCann Olga Byrne Jillian Geraghty Linda Devlin David Clinton Mary Clinton James Finnegan. Not in the photo … Read more
Clondalkin Talkin’ Toastmasters was delighted to be recognised as a Smedley Distinguished Club for 2025–2026.This achievement reflects a successful year for the club and, in particular, the commitment of our members to their personal development, educational goals and the continued growth and strength of the club.For Clondalkin Talkin’, receiving Smedley Distinguished recognition is something we … Read more
Congratulations to Preston Speaking Club (Area 48) and Heworth Toastmasters (Area 29) for being the inaugural winners of our Growth Giveaway! We have asked your Area Directors to present these awards in person, so look forward to visits from Ola and Fiona soon. Please be sure to take lots of photos! As a quick reminder … Read more
What happens when you invite clubs from across the region to go head-to-head with Fingal Toastmasters? A record-breaking 12 contestants, exceptional storytelling, plenty of laughter, and an unforgettable evening! 🎥 Take a look at the highlights below. Olga Byrne
Cornerstone Toastmasters has stepped into the 2026–27 Toastmasters year with a renewed identity and a sense of momentum that is already shaping the club’s direction. With its new positioning — “The Club Where District Leaders Are Made” — Cornerstone is embracing a leadership‑focused path built on clarity, contribution, and communication excellence. The year opened with a powerful … Read more
Huge congratulations to Julia Martineau, our very first member to achieve Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) status this year! DTM is widely considered the “MBA of Leadership,” and Julia’s journey is an inspiring example of what happens when you simply say yes to growth. Julia’s Road to DTM Julia’s Toastmasters journey began on May 1, 2018, at … Read more
Three years after losing almost all of his useful vision, NN Clear Speakers President Carl Peach has published his second poetry collection, Second Sight. Carl wrote his first collection while fully sighted. Following a diagnosis of Leber’s Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), he lost almost all of his central vision and now has only limited peripheral … Read more