Looking to improve your speaking and leadership skills?
Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped more than 4 million people just like you, become more confident speakers and leaders.
Tralee Toastmasters is dedicated to providing an encouraging, positive and supportive environment where you will learn how to overcome nerves and speak with confidence and clarity. You will also learn how to listen to fellow members and offer suggestions for improvement.
The atmosphere at our meetings is fun, friendly and relaxed, leading to an entertaining and educational experience.
We are back to live meetings starting at 8pm and finished by 10pm. A short refreshment break at 9pm. Our Lady and St. Brendan’s Parish Centre is our new venue. Punctuality is the first key towards success. So it is advisable to come early.
Meeting on the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month. No Experience Required. Everyone Welcome.
If you would like join, please email traleetoastmasters@gmail.com for all membership information.
We look forward to welcoming you to one of our meetings.
A Message from Anne Lawlor 2023-2024 President of Tralee Toastmasters.
Tralee Toastmasters Club was formed in 1993 and celebrated its 30th anniversary in April.
Many people do not know of either its existence or purpose. Toastmasters, which was founded
in 1924, helps people to speak confidently in public. This may be saying a few words at a
meeting or a wedding or addressing a larger public meeting.
Every person who joins Toastmasters has personal reasons – some need to address their fear
of public speaking, others may have to give presentations at college/work. At meetings
members learn the necessary skills and grow in confidence. There, they find a safe,
supportive environment to practise speaking in public. Initially, this may be adding a short
comment to a topic that a member has addressed during a Table Topics session.
When a new member feels comfortable, she/he will give a short “Ice Breaker” speech –
usually about themselves. Toastmasters has a graduated Educational Programme
called Pathways which enables members to strengthen their communication and
leadership skills as they grow towards personal and professional success – all while having
fun in the process.
Toastmasters’ meetings typically have 3 prepared speeches given by members. These speeches
are evaluated by other members. Evaluations are positive and constructive and normally have a
little suggestion for improvement. There are also opportunities for impromptu speaking during
Table Topics. Speaking at meetings hones other skills such as avoiding the use of Ahs and Ums,
crutch words and phrases such as “you know” and “like”. Speakers also learn the value of
using pauses for effect, varying the tone, pitch, and speed of one’s voice, structuring a speech,
time management skills and leadership development opportunities.
Meetings are fun, friendly, and relaxed with a social dimension as well. Our Hallowe’en
social night is always highly entertaining. Personally speaking, I have made many friends since
I joined in 2015 and I thoroughly enjoy attending the twice monthly meetings.
If you are interested, come to one of our meetings held at Our Lady and St. Brendan’s Parish
Centre, Rock St, Tralee on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month ( September to May inclusive).
Meetings start at 8pm sharp. Come to 3 or 4 meetings before you make a decision on whether
or not to join. It took me 3 meetings before I spoke and subsequently joined.
We would love to see you and a warm welcome is guaranteed.
Tralee Toastmasters 