16/03/2026
Huge congratulations to our incredible members at Tullamore Toastmasters for their phenomenal success at the Area 9 International Speech, Evaluation, and Table Topics contests! 🏆
We are bursting with pride as three of our own took to the stage and swept up honors across the board:
🥇 Eileen Fleming – 1st Place (Evaluation)
Eileen delivered a masterclass in providing constructive, insightful feedback, securing the top spot! She will now represent both our club and Area 9 in the upcoming Division F Final. We’re all behind you, Eileen!
🥈 Dan Dold – 2nd Place (Table Topics)
In the ultimate test of off-the-cuff speaking, Dan showed incredible wit and agility, thinking on his feet to take home the silver in a highly competitive field.
🥉 Catherine Ryan – 3rd Place (International Speech)
Catherine moved the audience with her prepared speech, showcasing the heart, storytelling, and delivery that Toastmasters is all about.
The club is also immensely proud of Francis Keenan for the fantastic job he is doing as our Area Director. Francis served as the Contest Chair for the Area Final, and his leadership and organization ensured the entire event was a massive success.
About the Competitions:
- Evaluation: Contestants observe a test speech and provide an immediate, structured critique to help the speaker grow.
- Table Topics: Speakers are given a random prompt and must deliver a coherent, engaging 2-minute speech with zero preparation.
- International Speech: A 5-to-7-minute prepared speech judged on content, organization, and delivery.
Well done to Catherine, Dan, Eileen, and Francis for representing Tullamore Toastmasters with such talent and poise. Onwards to Division F! 🥂🎤