PICTURED ABOVE: Mick White awarded Toastmasters of the Year from Yvonne Kearney Clonmel Toastmasters Club marked a memorable evening of celebration at its annual President’s Dinner and Awards Night on Thursday, June 26. The event brought together members, former members and guests to honour the Club’s enduring legacy of excellence in public speaking, communication, and leadership development. READ NEXT: Woman who brought rolling pin to bed in Tipperary home fought off rapist husband with it Now celebrating over 40 years of empowering individuals in the Clonmel area, the Club was honoured to welcome Mairead Dillon, Director of Toastmasters UK & Ireland. In her keynote speech, Mairead praised the Club’s impact: “Clonmel Toastmasters has shown unwavering dedication to empowering individuals with confidence, communication excellence, and leadership skills – a commitment that has impacted countless lives over the past 40 years.” A highlight of the evening was the presentation of Honorary Membership to Harry Knox, a founding member and the first-ever Club President. His lifetime of service was met with a standing ovation, recognising his pivotal role in the Club's history and the wider Toastmasters community. READ NEXT: I DO! Tipperary woman ties the knot with Cork man and pair honeymoon in Spain The evening also saw a formal change in leadership, as Club President Yvonne Kearney handed over the Chain of Office to Incoming President Elaine Egan, who will lead the Club through the 2025–2026 term. Elaine shared her vision to continue fostering a supportive, dynamic environment where members can grow personally and professionally. Elaine acknowledge all those who had completed training throughout the past year and achieved certificates in communication skills recognised by many leading companies internationally. Adding to the celebrations, Mike Maunsell, Area Director, acknowledged Clonmel Toastmasters as one of the top-performing clubs across the UK and Ireland for communication and leadership

placeholder image — PICTURED ABOVE: Mick White awarded Toastmasters of the Year from Yvonne Kearney Clonmel Toastmasters Club marked a memorable evening of celebration at its annual President’s Dinner and Awards Night on Thursday, June 26. The event brought together members, former members and guests to honour the Club’s enduring legacy of excellence in public speaking, communication, and leadership development. READ NEXT: Woman who brought rolling pin to bed in Tipperary home fought off rapist husband with it Now celebrating over 40 years of empowering individuals in the Clonmel area, the Club was honoured to welcome Mairead Dillon, Director of Toastmasters UK & Ireland. In her keynote speech, Mairead praised the Club’s impact: “Clonmel Toastmasters has shown unwavering dedication to empowering individuals with confidence, communication excellence, and leadership skills – a commitment that has impacted countless lives over the past 40 years.” A highlight of the evening was the presentation of Honorary Membership to Harry Knox, a founding member and the first-ever Club President. His lifetime of service was met with a standing ovation, recognising his pivotal role in the Club's history and the wider Toastmasters community. READ NEXT: I DO! Tipperary woman ties the knot with Cork man and pair honeymoon in Spain The evening also saw a formal change in leadership, as Club President Yvonne Kearney handed over the Chain of Office to Incoming President Elaine Egan, who will lead the Club through the 2025–2026 term. Elaine shared her vision to continue fostering a supportive, dynamic environment where members can grow personally and professionally. Elaine acknowledge all those who had completed training throughout the past year and achieved certificates in communication skills recognised by many leading companies internationally. Adding to the celebrations, Mike Maunsell, Area Director, acknowledged Clonmel Toastmasters as one of the top-performing clubs across the UK and Ireland for communication and leadership

IN PICTURES: Clonmel Toastmasters celebrate a night of achievement at President's Dinner

Published 2nd Jul 2025, 07:33 GMT

Now celebrating over 40 years of empowering individuals in the Clonmel area, the Club was honoured to welcome Mairead Dillon

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L-R: Mohamed Omar, Yvovve Kearney, Michael Mallon We want your photos to feature on the website via our Camera Club. Do you have a great photo from life in the locality? Whether it’s a party, wedding, communion, landscape, a quirky shot from your archives, or a simple everyday moment, we want your snapshots. We are inviting people to share photos that capture the spirit of the county. From special occasions to quieter moments, your pictures help tell the story of everyday life in our community. To submit: Go to the Camera Club page and follow the instructions to upload your photo. Include your name, where it was taken, and a short caption if you can. Your photo could be featured on our website and newspaper and seen by readers across the county and beyond.

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L-R: Mike Maunsell, Yvonne Kearney. Elaine Eagen, Mairead Dllon, Patrick Flynn. We want your photos to feature on the website via our Camera Club. Do you have a great photo from life in the locality? Whether it’s a party, wedding, communion, landscape, a quirky shot from your archives, or a simple everyday moment, we want your snapshots. We are inviting people to share photos that capture the spirit of the county. From special occasions to quieter moments, your pictures help tell the story of everyday life in our community. To submit: Go to the Camera Club page and follow the instructions to upload your photo. Include your name, where it was taken, and a short caption if you can. Your photo could be featured on our website and newspaper and seen by readers across the county and beyond.

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L-R: Erin Mitten Club Vice-President Public Relations with Jessica and Ciara enjoying the celebrations We want your photos to feature on the website via our Camera Club. Do you have a great photo from life in the locality? Whether it’s a party, wedding, communion, landscape, a quirky shot from your archives, or a simple everyday moment, we want your snapshots. We are inviting people to share photos that capture the spirit of the county. From special occasions to quieter moments, your pictures help tell the story of everyday life in our community. To submit: Go to the Camera Club page and follow the instructions to upload your photo. Include your name, where it was taken, and a short caption if you can. Your photo could be featured on our website and newspaper and seen by readers across the county and beyond.

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L-R: Yvonne Kearney Area Director; Elaine Egan Toastmasters Club President; Mairead Dillon Director of Toastmasters UK & Ireland. We want your photos to feature on the website via our Camera Club. Do you have a great photo from life in the locality? Whether it’s a party, wedding, communion, landscape, a quirky shot from your archives, or a simple everyday moment, we want your snapshots. We are inviting people to share photos that capture the spirit of the county. From special occasions to quieter moments, your pictures help tell the story of everyday life in our community. To submit: Go to the Camera Club page and follow the instructions to upload your photo. Include your name, where it was taken, and a short caption if you can. Your photo could be featured on our website and newspaper and seen by readers across the county and beyond.

IN PICTURES: Clonmel Toastmasters celebrate a night of achievement at President's Dinner

Now celebrating over 40 years of empowering individuals in the Clonmel area, the Club was honoured to welcome Mairead Dillon

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