He was always a postman called Dinny, in a scratchy, serge, shiny-buttoned suit – An oxtered cap lined with snotty avocado. Delivering the village’s One O’Clock News, to a headscarfed hausfrau with a five o’clock shadow. Cochlea cocked for the prompt, from his 10 years old understudy in flares and Fairisle in the front row. … Read more
Leicester City Speakers celebrates 15 extraordinary years. On the evening of 23rd April 2026, Leicester City Speakers — Club No. 1591173, Area 06, Division E, District 71 — gathered to mark a milestone fifteen years in the making. Thirty-six members and guests filled the room at 1 Richmond Street, Leicester, for a celebration that was … Read more
During my tenure as Public Relations Manager for District 71 Toastmasters, I had the privilege of serving under the leadership of District Director Danny Banks; a leader whose approach to empowerment and trust left a lasting professional imprint.What distinguished Danny’s leadership style was his strategic restraint. He understood that high-performing teams are not built through … Read more
Portlaoise Toastmasters Club took the global brand to the public on the 8th April with a stand at the Live Well Expo at the Portlaoise Park Hotel. Despite being allocated a position at the rear of the hall they connected with several hundred of the estimated three thousand who attended the exhibition. Thirty five members … Read more
During my tenure as Public Relations Manager for District 71 Toastmasters, I had the privilege of serving under the leadership of District Director Danny Banks; a leader whose approach to empowerment and trust left a lasting professional imprint.What distinguished Danny’s leadership style was his strategic restraint. He understood that high-performing teams are not built through … Read more
On Wednesday 25 February we celebrated 3 triple crowns (Austin Tobin, David Cahill and Therese Pistilli) for completing 3 path levels in a TM year. Peter Kieran, the Area Director joined us for our celebrations in recognising a huge achievement for the club. Louise Rowell Innovative Leaders Toastmasters Club
The old man with no name is arm deep in a Dublin City bin. Scavenging for cast-off Coke cans and bendy bottles for a paltry return. Oblivious to the street’s soundtrack of shrieking seagulls and ear-piercing pedestrians, he marshals his shopping trolley and the vestiges of his dignity, towards bountiful bin bags hopefully. Christina Hession
Pogoing to Dearg Doom at the junior disco, you suggest taking a breather. Blaming your Aran jumper, but I know what you’re really up to, when you sneak a snaky arm around my shoulder. My first kiss – your brace bumping against my teeth, a tangle of tongues. We come up for air, and wonder … Read more
The 2 JohnniesI Some say Johnny Sexton’s a National Treasure Or part of a a Treasure TroveIts true I know that he is involvedIn a sport that people love II He raises the peoples spiritsAnd the team will rouse the crowdAs Johnny leads them singingThe Nationsl Anthem strong and loud III But a national treasure … Read more