Tullamore Toastmasters recently marked an incredible 30 years since founding members, Helen Keenan and Mary McGuiness held the first club meeting in 1994. Mary McKernan - Outgoing president of Tullamore Toastmasters Mary McKernan, outgoing Club President was the master of ceremonies and opened the celebration by welcoming members past and present and extending a special welcome to toastmasters from Athlone, Mullingar, and Longford clubs and to our international members. Mary paid tribute to founding members Helen Keenan and Mary McGuiness and to past presidents and officers moreover she applauded all members as each person has contributed to the success of Tullamore Toastmasters over the past three decades. Catherine Ryan, current president welcomed Angela Afieghe, district representative who applauded the success of Tullamore Toastmasters in reaching our 30-year anniversary. A milestone which coincides with the centennial anniversary of Toastmasters International. Angela recognised this achievement with an award which she presented on behalf of the district and thereafter we enjoyed a presentation by Paul O’Mahoney on the importance of celebration. Our festivities continued with Charles Malone and Ciara Kinnarney leading out on ‘topics’ which is a longstanding toastmaster’s tradition. Humorous topics were the order of the day and enjoyed by everyone. This was followed by a delicious meal from Sirrocos Restaurant, and a prize draw coordinated by Eileen Fleming. Our sincere thanks to The Buff Day Spa, Sirrocos and The Brewery Tap for their generous sponsorship of prizes. As the evening drew to a close Mary McKernan thanked the management and staff of St Mary’s Youth and Community Centre for their support of the event. She also thanked all charter members of Tullamore Toastmasters for their supreme efforts in planning this wonderful event and for their commitment to the ongoing success of the organisation. Mary was subsequently presented by a bouquet on behalf of club members in recognition of
IN PICTURES: Tullamore Toastmasters celebrates special 30th Anniversary
