Lucan Toastmasters

Home
Ireland
Leixlip
Lucan Toastmasters

Welcome to Lucan Toastmasters, the club where you can improve your public speaking skills. So come along to one of our meetings to find out more.

Lucan Toastmasters affords members the opportunity to develop the art of speaking in public, build confidence, learn new leadership skills, and grow in friendship. It is lots of fun, with fantastic stories and accounts that are bound to engage and entertain. Toastmasters will give you the skills and confidence you need to effectively express yourself in any situation. Whether you are a tenured man

ager, student, young professional, someone looking to advance their career, or someone hoping to make an impact in your community, Toastmasters is the most efficient, supportive, enjoyable, and affordable way of gaining great communication skills. By learning to effectively formulate and express your ideas, you open an entirely new world of possibilities. You’ll improve your interpersonal communication and be more persuasive and confident when giving speeches. Joining Toastmasters can help you achieve your personal and professional goals. We are a club of volunteers that come together to practice and develop in the art of speaking. Founded by Evelyn Ryan, the club has an excellent track record of success at local, national, and international competition levels. We are over 40 years in existence. Since we launched way back in 1983, Lucan Toastmasters has helped hundreds of people improve what is considered to be the greatest fear – speaking to a crowd!

04/05/2026

Build your confidence. Start here.

Lucan Toastmasters Club

📅 May 7th & 21st
🗓️ We meet the 1st & 3rd Thursday of every month

📍 Springfield Hotel, Leixlip
🕗 8-10PM (Arrive 7:45PM)

Want to communicate more clearly, think on your feet, and show up stronger at work or in general? This is a practical place to do it.

No experience needed. Just a structured, supportive environment to improve.

Expect:
• Prepared speaking
• Impromptu speaking
• Direct, useful feedback

Come along, see how it works, and decide if it’s for you.

🎟️ Reserve your spot: www.lucantoastmasters.com

Guests are always welcome.

27/03/2026

🌟Member Spotlight🌟

From joining Lucan Toastmasters back in 2009 to now representing the club at Area level, Philip’s journey reflects what consistent practice and the right environment can do 👏

Thoughtful, structured and authentic in his delivery, he’s a strong example of how Toastmasters builds real confidence and clarity over time.

His approach is simple but effective: focus on the message, trust the preparation, and connect with the audience 🎯
That mindset has already translated into both personal growth and professional impact.

Now, as he steps onto the next stage of competition, we’re fully behind him 🏆

Wishing Philip the very best of luck from everyone at Lucan Toastmasters — we’re proud to have you represent us 🙌

If you’re free this weekend, come along and support.
There’s no better way to experience Toastmasters in action.

📍 Red Rua, South Dublin Arts Centre
🗓️ Saturday 28th March
⏰ 10am – 1pm

25/03/2026

April meetings are locked in 🗓️

We’re back on Thursday 2nd & Thursday 16th April at Springfield Hotel, Leixlip — doors open from 7:45pm, sharp start at 8:00pm.

Whether you want to speak with more confidence, lead with clarity, or simply see what we’re about — come along. Guests are always welcome, no experience needed.

👉 Visit our website to register your interest and we’ll make sure to expect you. www.lucantoastmasters.com

23/03/2026

The Area 26 Spring Contest isn’t just another meeting — it’s a key stage in the Toastmasters contest journey.

The path looks like this:
Club ➡️ Area ➡️ Division ➡️ District ➡️ International Stage 🌍

This weekend, winners from each club go head-to-head at Area level — all aiming to progress to Division and beyond.

Expect:
🎤 High-impact International Speeches
⚡ Fast-thinking Table Topics
🧠 Insightful Evaluations

Whether you’re:
• Thinking about entering a contest someday
• Looking to build confidence
• Or simply want to support your club community

📍 Red Rua, South Dublin Arts Centre
🗓️ Saturday 28th March
⏰ 10am – 1pm

Because just being in the room is a chance to learn, be inspired, and support fellow members as they continue their journey.

Event link in bio.

22/03/2026

A strong night of growth, confidence and connection at Lucan Toastmasters 👏

From engaging speeches and quick-thinking Table Topics to thoughtful evaluations, every part of the meeting showed the power of practice and support.

A special highlight was celebrating member achievements on the night — a reminder that progress here is recognised every step of the way 🏆

Whether you’re building confidence, sharpening communication skills or just curious to try something new, there’s a place for you at Lucan Toastmasters.

Guests are always welcome — come along and see it for yourself.

Next Meeting:
🗓️ Thurs 2nd April
🕣 7:45-10pm
📍 Springfield Hotel. W23 W280

16/03/2026

🌟 Member Spotlight: Linda Fagan

Meet Linda Fagan, one of the long-standing members of Lucan Toastmasters — so long in fact she says she stopped counting after 20 years!

Linda’s journey is a reminder that Toastmasters isn’t just about speaking — it’s about finding your voice, listening deeply, and growing alongside others.

One of Linda’s biggest early challenges was delivering her Icebreaker speech. Like many members, she found it terrifying — yet it became one of the most rewarding experiences of her journey.

Over the years, Linda has also taken on all leadership roles as part of the club committee including Vice President of PR (VPPR), and now serves as Club Secretary for 2025/26, continuing to support the club community.

Her biggest takeaway?
✨ “Toastmasters teaches you that communication isn’t just about finding your voice — it’s about truly hearing others.”

And her advice to anyone attending their first meeting:
👉 Enjoy the experience, the camaraderie, and take every opportunity that’s offered.

Swipe through to learn more about Linda’s Toastmasters journey.

Interested in building confidence in communication and leadership?

Guests are always welcome at Lucan Toastmasters.

🔗 Register your interest at lucantoastmasters.com

15/03/2026

Lucan has been telling its own story since 1967.

For almost six decades, the Lucan Newsletter has documented the people, events, and moments that shape our community — from local celebrations and parish life to community milestones and personal achievements. It’s a publication built on local voices, volunteer effort, and community pride.

Publications like this quietly play an important role:
they connect neighbours, preserve local history, and give community groups a platform to share what they do.

A sincere thank you to the editorial team and contributors who continue to produce the Lucan Newsletter and keep this tradition alive — and for featuring Lucan Toastmasters in each edition.

Supporting local publications helps keep community stories visible and thriving.

Lucan Toastmasters – Next Meeting
🗓️ Thursday 19th March | 7:45pm – 10pm
📍Springfield Hotel, Leixlip. W23

If you live locally and want to:
• build confidence speaking in public
• improve communication skills
• meet new people in a supportive environment

You’re very welcome to join us as a guest.

👉 Support the Lucan Newsletter by picking up a copy locally.
👉 Curious about Toastmasters? Come along and see what it’s about.

11/03/2026

A brilliant night of speeches and quick thinking at our Lucan Toastmasters Club Contest on Thursday. 👏

For those who couldn’t make it, here are the results:

🎤 International Speech Contest
🥇 1st – Philip O’Callaghan
🥈 2nd – Tom O’Donovan
👏 Well done also to Carol and Paula for two excellent speeches.

💬 Table Topics Contest
🥇 1st – Philip O’Callaghan
🥈 2nd – Paula Maguire
🥉 3rd – Jillian Geraghty
👏 Bravo to Carol and Tom for strong performances here too.

A big thank you to Vincent and Paul for organising such a smooth and high-quality contest, and to all the judges and helpers who made the evening possible. 🙏

And the headline result… Philip O’Callaghan will represent Lucan Toastmasters in not one, not two, but three contests at the Area Final in Rua Red, Tallaght on Saturday 28 March.

If you can, come along to support Philip and cheer on the club — it promises to be a fantastic day of speaking and friendly competition. Link in bio.

Address

Leixlip
CODUBLIN

Opening Hours

9am - 10:15pm

Website

http://www.lucantoastmasters.com/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Lucan Toastmasters posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organisation

Send a message to Lucan Toastmasters:

Want your organisation to be the top-listed Non Profit Organisation in Leixlip?