clubs & societies

"I was fortunate to be onboard the Queen Mary 2 last week and even more fortunate to attend all of your lectures. May I say that each and every minute spent in the hall listening to you weave a spell of awe inspiring tales was something I shall remember and treasure for many years to come. If ever you visit my home town I will run, not walk, to see and hear you speak once again." John Werkeiser

Paul is often asked to recount tales about his expeditions and adventures around the world to clubs and societies. Members of organisations such as the Cork Scientific & Literature Society, The Hong Kong branch of the Royal Geographical Society, and The Alpine Club have all enjoyed Paul’s richly illustrated presentations, some of which include props and sound recordings. Paul's talks for clubs and societies include:

In the Shadow Of Mount Everest

The 'Into Thin Air' storm on Everest was the worst disaster in the mountain's history. Paul Deegan – who was climbing on the peak when the storm struck – vowed never to return. Yet eight years later Paul broke his promise and made a final attempt to reach the top of the world.

Why did Paul go back? And after such a long hiatus, would he be able to fulfill his lifetime ambition which had begun 15 years earlier in a near-fatal car crash? Fully illustrated, plus key pieces of equipment used on the mountain.

"We did enjoy your lecture on Friday and thank you so much for coming to speak to us. Everyone, just everyone enjoyed hearing you and that says a lot! I was only sorry not to be able talk to you for longer and hear even more." Margaret Kerry, Sheffield Women's Lecture Club


What The Travel Writer Saw

Since the late 1990s, Paul Deegan has worked as a freelance travel writer, criss-crossing the globe and filing hundreds of stories for more than a dozen national newspapers and magazines.

Now join Paul as he takes you around the world on a voyage beyond the pages of the travel guidebooks. Learn how to fish with cormorants, find out what it’s like to live on an island made entirely of reeds, and discover how to visit another planet for the cost of a transatlantic flight. In this unique interactive presentation, you choose which tales from six continents and two worlds that Paul recounts. Fully illustrated.

Watch an excerpt from What The Travel Writer Saw

"I came to your talk last night. It was excellent, really enjoyed hearing about your adventures, and looking forward to your next trip to Hong Kong." Alexia Phillpott, Royal Geographical Society


The Ancient Path To Riches

Take four 16th century silversmiths, an ancient Himalayan kingdom, and an ice-covered river in a spellbinding gorge deeper than The Grand Canyon.

Now fast forward four hundred years and join Paul Deegan on a stunning and perilous journey to a Buddhist region frozen in time.

Paul's story, which originally appeared in The Sunday Times, climaxes with an astounding twist that will amaze every parent in the audience. Fully illustrated with sound recordings and artifacts from the region.

Watch an excerpt from The Ancient Path To Riches


"I have told Mary what a great response our audience had to your talk…" Linda Edwards, Kensington & Chelsea Women's Club


New for 2008
Greatest Hills: Volume 1

For almost 20 years, Paul Deegan has been climbing some of the world’s most spectacular and remote mountains.

Find out what happened when he encountered a hungry dog with a penchant for chocolate at over 20,000 feet on Aconcagua (South America’s highest mountain), sit back and enjoy dramatic vistas of isolated glaciers on the border between Tibet and Nepal, and hear what it is like to endure windchill temperatures of minus 100 degrees Fahrenheit on Denali (North America’s highest peak). Fully illustrated.

Watch an excerpt from Greatest Hills: Volume 1

For more information, or to enquire about his availability to speak at your next event, please email Paul.

10% of Paul's talks are delivered pro bono. Paul offsets carbon emissions from all his air flights.

All quotes are from unsolicited correspondence.

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