Dublin Toastmasters

Dublin Toastmasters Pop along and find out what we're about! Meeting every Thursday from September to June in Buswells Hotel, 7:15pm sharp. Walk-in Guest fee : €8.

We meet every week, so keep an eye on the page for the next date. How does a Toastmasters meeting work? A Toastmasters meeting is split into two halves; a 'Topics Session' and 'Prepared Speeches.'

At our club, the Topics Session is in the first half. The Topics Session gives people a chance to practice thinking on their feet. A topic is pulled out at random from a jar, followed by a members name.

The member responds to the topic, for a duration of up to two minutes, and then sits down. Guests are welcome to simply sit and observe, but if they would like to respond, they may raise their hand and speak. Other members may also respond for a period of up to one minute. The whole purpose of this section is to make people feel more comfortable communicating their thoughts on the spot. Generally, people find that while they may have felt nervous and experienced difficulty communicating their ideas the first few weeks, after practice they become much more comfortable and eventually they can enjoy communicating their ideas with ease and with great effect. The second half of our meeting features prepared speeches. Generally speaking we have three speeches a night, most often 5-7 minutes long. Members will have put their names forward a few weeks prior, and will now be delivering a prepared speech. After a member conducts a speech, all members and guests write their opinion on the evaluation slips provided, which will be given to the speaker at the end of the meeting. These evaluation slips are invaluable to the speaker as they tend to be encouraging yet also highlight areas that need improvement. In addition to the individual evaluation slips, the prepared speeches will be evaluated by three pre-selected evaluators who will deliver a 2-3 minute evaluation on each speech. This allows the speakers to receive feedback from an experienced member, and the audience can learn from this too.

🎉 End of Term – Dublin Toastmasters 🎉Thursday, 21 May 2026, marked our final meeting of the term at Buswells Hotel.The f...
09/06/2026

🎉 End of Term – Dublin Toastmasters 🎉

Thursday, 21 May 2026, marked our final meeting of the term at Buswells Hotel.

The first half of the evening featured a number of engaging speeches from our members, showcasing the progress, confidence, and communication skills developed throughout the year. 🎤

The second half was dedicated to our Annual General Meeting, where we reflected on another successful term and elected our new committee for the upcoming year. Congratulations to all those elected, and thank you to everyone who contributed to the club’s success over the past year. 👏

As we take our summer break, we’d like to thank all our members and guests for being part of our Toastmasters community.

☀️ We will return in the first week of September 2026, ready for another exciting season of public speaking, leadership, and personal growth.

Have a wonderful summer, and we look forward to seeing you again in September!

🎤 Meeting Highlights – 14/05/2026Another inspiring evening at Dublin Toastmasters in Buswells Hotel, filled with engagin...
21/05/2026

🎤 Meeting Highlights – 14/05/2026

Another inspiring evening at Dublin Toastmasters in Buswells Hotel, filled with engaging speeches, reflection, and lively discussion!

🗣️ Bhupen opened the meeting before handing over to Aileen, our Toastmaster of the Session, who guided us through the evening’s agenda.

🎤 Prepared Speeches:
• Ihab delivered a speech about effective leaders and the qualities that make leadership impactful.
• Robert Carter delivered an interesting and engaging speech.
• Tom Doyle shared a personal reflection in his speech “Changing My Story.”

💬 Table Topics:
Led by Patricia, the impromptu speaking session encouraged creativity and confident speaking from members and guests alike.

🏆 Congratulations to our winners:
🥇 Best Table Topics Response: Edar
🌟 Best Contribution: Tom

📅 Our last meeting of the term will take place on Thursday, 21/05/2026
📍 Location: Buswells Hotel

Guests are always welcome to join us for an evening of public speaking, leadership, and connection!

🎤 Meeting Highlights – 07/05/2026Another engaging evening at Dublin Toastmasters in Buswells Hotel, filled with storytel...
14/05/2026

🎤 Meeting Highlights – 07/05/2026

Another engaging evening at Dublin Toastmasters in Buswells Hotel, filled with storytelling, humour, and inspiring speeches!

🗣️ Bhupen opened the meeting, followed by Francis, our Toastmaster of the Session, who guided us through the evening’s agenda.

🎤 Prepared Speeches:
• Patricia delivered a fascinating speech about Bean Ri, the jewellery designer.
• Dan Butler entertained the audience with his speech “A New Muse: A Best Man’s Speech.”
• Oriol shared his experience in “How I Survived My First Days in Dublin.”
• Shane delivered an energetic speech about competition.

💬 Table Topics:
Led by David, the impromptu speaking session encouraged creativity and quick thinking from both members and guests.

🏆 Congratulations to our winners:
🥇 Best Table Topics Response: Our Guest
🌟 Best Contribution: Oriol

📅 Next Meeting: Thursday, 14 May 2026
🕖 Time: 7:15 PM
📍 Location: Buswells Hotel

Guests are always welcome to join us for an evening of public speaking, confidence-building, and fun conversation!

🎤 Meeting Highlights – 23/04/2026Another great evening at Dublin Toastmasters in Buswells Hotel, filled with learning, c...
30/04/2026

🎤 Meeting Highlights – 23/04/2026

Another great evening at Dublin Toastmasters in Buswells Hotel, filled with learning, confidence-building, and engaging participation!

🗣️ Bhupen opened the meeting, followed by Toastmaster of the Session, Abdul, who guided us through the agenda.

🎤 Prepared Speech:

* Bhupen delivered an insightful speech titled “Unlocking Your Presentation,” sharing practical tips to improve communication and delivery.

💬 Table Topics:
Led by Teresa, the session encouraged creativity and confident impromptu speaking.

🏆 Congratulations to our winners:
🥇 Best Table Topics Response: Eoin
🌟 Best Contribution: Shane

📢 Please note:
There will be no meeting on Thursday, 30 April due to the May bank holiday.

📅 Next Meeting: Thursday, 7 May 2026
🕖 Time: 7:15 PM
📍 Location: Buswells Hotel

Guests are always welcome to join us!

🎤 Meeting Highlights – 16/04/2026Another fantastic evening at Dublin Toastmasters in Buswells Hotel, filled with insight...
23/04/2026

🎤 Meeting Highlights – 16/04/2026

Another fantastic evening at Dublin Toastmasters in Buswells Hotel, filled with insightful speeches, learning, and lively participation!

🗣️ Larry opened the meeting, followed by Toastmaster of the Session, Teresa, who introduced the agenda and guided the evening smoothly.

🎤 Prepared Speeches:

* Justin delivered a thought-provoking speech titled “The Impact of AI.”
* Shane gave an engaging speech exploring people’s behaviours.
* Samuel inspired the room with his speech on facing the fear of public speaking.

💬 Table Topics:
Led by Iulia, the impromptu speaking session challenged participants to think quickly and speak with confidence.

🏆 Congratulations to our winners:
🥇 Best Table Topics Response: Shane
🌟 Best Contribution: Iulia

📅 Next Meeting: Thursday, 23 April 2026
🕖 Time: 7:15 PM
📍 Location: Buswells Hotel

Guests are always welcome to join us and experience a supportive environment for public speaking and leadership growth!

What an inspiring evening at the Area 2, Division M Toastmasters Contest last Thursday at Freemason’s Hall! Dublin Toas...
16/04/2026

What an inspiring evening at the Area 2, Division M Toastmasters Contest last Thursday at Freemason’s Hall!

Dublin Toastmasters was proudly represented across all three contests, and our members delivered performances that truly embodied confidence, clarity, and the spirit of Toastmasters.

✨ Larry Powers – Speech Evaluation Contest
✨ Augustine – International Speech Contest

We’re delighted to share that Larry and Augustine have advanced to the Division M Contest this Saturday at the Talbot Hotel Stillorgan. Their dedication and craft continue to make our club proud, and we wish both of our valued members the very best as they take the next step.

📅 Division M Conference
🗓️ 18 April • 10:00
🎟️ Tickets available here: Toastmasters Division M Conference
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/toastmasters-division-m-conference-tickets-1977366821392?aff=ebdsshother&utmsharesource=listingandroid&sg=0911f9e17912a087decd4394c240f33c08f71a3eab2482c427e6266f5741111d01e5421c1559684dd8a495aef004140733af60badceab6558f593769ee9e31ef9e44b5a406c0e68318e744a50f

Let’s cheer them on as they represent Dublin Toastmasters at the next level — onward to Division M.

We have our regular meeting today and guests walk-in with €8 fees at the door.

02/04/2026

📢 Please note:
There is no meeting on Thursday, 02 April due to the Easter break.

🏆 Next Event:
The Area Contest will take place on Thursday, 9 April
📍 Freemasons Hall, Molesworth Street (opposite Buswells Hotel)
🕡 Time: 6:30 PM

🎤 Meeting Highlights – 26/03/2026Another inspiring evening at Dublin Toastmasters in Buswells Hotel, filled with meaning...
02/04/2026

🎤 Meeting Highlights – 26/03/2026

Another inspiring evening at Dublin Toastmasters in Buswells Hotel, filled with meaningful speeches and great participation!

🗣️ Bhupen opened the meeting, followed by Toastmaster of the Session, Justin Barry, who guided us through the agenda.

🎤 Prepared Speech:
• Abdul Bari Ahmadzai delivered a heartfelt speech titled “The Door”, reflecting on the powerful impact of kindness.

💬 Table Topics:
Led by Mikaela, the session encouraged creative thinking and confident impromptu speaking.

🏆 Congratulations to our winners:
🥇 Best Table Topics Response: Francis
🌟 Best Contribution: Mikaela & Yashu

📢 Please note:
There is no meeting on Thursday, 02 April due to the Easter break.

🏆 Next Event:
The Area Contest will take place on Thursday, 9 April
📍 Freemasons Hall, Molesworth Street (opposite Buswells Hotel)
🕡 Time: 6:30 PM

We encourage everyone to attend and support our speakers!

🎤 A Night of Champions at Dublin Toastmasters! 🏆What an electrifying night we had on March 19th! The energy was through ...
26/03/2026

🎤 A Night of Champions at Dublin Toastmasters! 🏆

What an electrifying night we had on March 19th! The energy was through the roof as we hosted our legendary Club Contest, and wow... the talent on display was nothing short of world-class.

Our President, Bhupen, kicked things off with a bang, setting the stage for a truly global showdown. With four different nationalities represented in our International Speech contest—hailing from France, Italy, Ireland, and Afghanistan— it was a beautiful reminder of the diversity and spirit that makes our club so special.

🌟 The Results are In!

A massive round of applause for our 2026 champions who took home the gold:
* International Speech Winner: Augustine 🌍
* Evaluation Contest Winner: Francis 🧐
* Table Topics Winner: Justin 🎤

These legends are now heading off to represent Dublin Toastmasters at the Area Contest! We are incredibly proud and wish them the absolute best of luck. Bring it home, guys!

🙌 A Team Effort

A contest this smooth doesn't happen by accident. A huge shoutout to:

* Larry Power, our Contest Chair, for steering the ship with total precision.
* PJ Claffey, our fantastic test speaker, for giving our evaluators such rich material to work with.
* Our dedicated team of judges, counters, and Sergeants at Arms who worked tirelessly behind the scenes.

To every single contestant who stepped out of their comfort zone and onto that stage: Congratulations. You made it a night to remember!

🚀 Want to see the magic for yourself?

Whether you're looking to conquer your fear of public speaking or just want to meet an incredible group of people, we want YOU there!

* 📅 When: Every Thursday
* 📍 Where: Dublin Toastmasters Club
* 🎟️ Guests: Always welcome! (€8 fee at the door)

Come for the speeches, stay for the community.

🎤 Meeting Highlights – 05/03/2026Another great evening at Dublin Toastmasters in Buswells Hotel, filled with meaningful ...
19/03/2026

🎤 Meeting Highlights – 05/03/2026

Another great evening at Dublin Toastmasters in Buswells Hotel, filled with meaningful speeches and engaging discussions!

🗣️ Bhupen opened the meeting, followed by Samuel, our Toastmaster of the Session, who guided us through the agenda.

🎤 Prepared Speeches:
• Eoin delivered a reflective speech titled “Moral of the Story.”
• Justin shared valuable insights in his speech “Keeping the Commitment.”

💬 Table Topics:
Led by Oriol, the session encouraged creative thinking and confident impromptu speaking.

🏆 Congratulations to our winners:
🥇 Best Table Topics Response: Patricia & Abdul
🌟 Best Contribution: Oriol & Shane

📅 Next Meeting: Thursday, 19 March 2026
🎉 This will be our Club Contest – don’t miss it!

🕖 Time: 7:15 PM
📍 Location: Buswells Hotel

Guests are always welcome!

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Buswells Hotel In Dublin’s City Centre
Dublin
NEXTTOTHEDÁIL(IRISHPARLIAMENT)

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7:45pm - 10pm

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