This year the Annual Europe Direct Soapbox Public Speaking Competition will take place online.

To be in with a chance to win an iPad mini and represent your region in the national competition, all you have to do is record a three minute video for or against the soapbox topic:

“Everyone wants to go back to the pre-Covid way of life”

The winner will receive an iPad mini and their video will be submitted to represent their region at the national competition where there will be a prize of €1000.

Please note:

• Entrants are invited to deliver a three minute speech for or against the topic on video Everyone wants to go back to the pre-Covid way of life 
• Contestants will compete in one of two categories:  ages 18 and under / ages 19 and over.
• A winner from each category will be selected and will win an iPad mini.
• The winners entry will be submitted to the national final with a chance to win €1000.
• Please transfer videos via WeTransfer or Dropbox  to transfer video entries or get in touch if you need to use another method.

All completed entries should be sent to:

• esheridan@waterfordcouncil.ie (18 and under category)
• boshea@waterfordcouncil.ie (19 and over category)

All entries must be received before 12 Noon on Friday 20th November.

Contact your local Waterford Europe Direct Information Centre for full details.

Europe Direct Soapbox Application 2020

Europe Direct Soapbox Rules 2020