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Millstreet Gramophone Circle at Canon O’Donovan Day Care Centre on Friday

This month’s meeting of Millstreet Gramophone Circle which takes place this Friday, 28th Oct. 2016 at 8.15pm was originally scheduled to take place in Millstreet GAA Community Hall.  It will now be taking place at the Canon O’Donovan Millstreet Day Care Centre which has recently been superbly renovated.  Our Presenter is Joe Kennelly of Inniscarra and Millstreet.  All are very welcome.  (S.R.)

Margaret’s Musical Choices Delight the Capacity Audience on Friday

Margaret Moynihan of Killarney Road, Millstreet (seated) truly delighted the capacity audience at Millstreet Day Care Centre on Friday night (18th March 2016) when she shared some 24 tracks of musical gems. Picture here with just some of the many who attended. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Margaret Moynihan of Killarney Road, Millstreet (seated) truly delighted the capacity audience at Millstreet Day Care Centre on Friday night (18th March 2016) when she shared some 24 tracks of musical gems. Pictured here with just some of the many who attended.  Next Millstreet Gramophone Circle presentation is by Eithne O’Keeffe of Boherbue on Friday, 15th April.  Next Boherbue Music Room presentation on Thursday, 7th April is at 8pm in Boherbue and is by Margaret McCarron of Bandon & Cullen.  Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

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Wonderfully Successful Gramophone Circle Presentation on Friday

Margaret McCarron (seated third from left) presented a most enjoyable programme with 23 different selections at Friday's Millstreet Gramophone Circle. Here we view just some of the very large attendance at this special Christmas presentation. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Margaret McCarron (seated third from left) of Bandon and Cullen presented a most enjoyable programme with 23 different musical selections at Friday’s Millstreet Gramophone Circle. Here we view just some of the very large attendance at this superb special Christmas presentation. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

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Very Successful Listeners’ Choices at Gramophone Circle Tonight – Looking Forward to Christmas Presentations in Boherbue and Millstreet

Our annual Listeners’ Choice presentation at Millstreet Gramophone Circle tonight (20th Nov. 2015) was a splendid success with many of our regular attendees sharing some truly glorious musical choices combined with excellent background information and humorous stories.   Our Christmas presentation takes place on Friday, 18th December at 8.15pm and will be given by, as always, Margaret McCarron of Bandon and Cullen (sister of renowned Poet, Bernard O’Donoghue).

The most enjoyable November "Music Room" presentation in Boherbue was given by Patrick Reidy of Cork (standing at centre). The Christmas presentation with Joan Kennelly will take place in Boherbue on Thursday, 3rd December. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
The most enjoyable November “Music Room” presentation in Boherbue was given by Patrick Reidy of Cork (standing at centre). The Christmas presentation with Joan Kennelly will take place in Boherbue on Thursday, 3rd December. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

Joan Kennelly’s Exquisite Musical Selection Based on Flower Theme

Some of the many people who attended Joan Kennelly's magnificent musical presentation where the focus was on a "Flower" theme at the June meeting of Millstreet Gramophone Circle.
Some of the many people who attended Joan Kennelly’s magnificent musical presentation where the focus was on a “Flower” theme at the June meeting of Millstreet Gramophone Circle.  Joan from Inniscarra is seated third from left with discs in hand.   Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

1Millstreet Gramophone Circle 19th June 2015 -800There will not be a meeting in July.   On Friday, 21st August 2015 we shall have our annual presentation from Bernard O’Donoghue of [read more …] “Joan Kennelly’s Exquisite Musical Selection Based on Flower Theme”

Peter O’Regan Delights Gramophone Circle Audience

Peter O'Regan of Lissarda (on extreme right) presented a delightful programme of music and song with lots of wonderful variety at Millstreet Gramophone Circle on Friday, 20th March 2015. Also included in our picture - from left: Joe Kennelly, Eilín Kiely, Maurice Linehan (who formally thanked Peter for such a magnificent programme), Gretta O'Regan and Peter. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Peter O’Regan of Lissarda – with Millstreet  roots (on extreme right) presented a delightful programme of music and song  with lots of wonderful variety at Millstreet Gramophone Circle on Friday, 20th March 2015 before an enthusiastic audience.  Also included in our picture – from left: Joe Kennelly, Eilín Kiely, Maurice Linehan (who formally thanked Peter for such a magnificent programme), Gretta O’Regan and Peter.   Eddie Hogan of Cork will present  the  next programme on Friday, 17th April 2015. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

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Joe Kennelly Presents A Superb Programme at Gramophone Circle

Joe Kennelly (seated centre) of Inniscarra and Millstreet pictured with just some of the capacity audience attending Friday night's Millstreet Gramophone Circle presentation. In his splendid programme of music and song, Joe shared some wonderful gems and evoked treasured memories of the Millstreet of the 1950s and '60s. Next presentation in Boherbue is on Thursday, 5th March being given by Maura Sheehan (pictured at back 3rd from left) and Millstreet will have Peter O'Regan of Kilmurry presenting on Friday, 20th March. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Joe Kennelly (seated centre) of Inniscarra and Millstreet pictured with just some of the capacity audience attending Friday night’s Millstreet Gramophone Circle presentation. In his splendid programme of music and song, Joe shared some wonderful gems and evoked treasured memories of the Millstreet of the 1950s and ’60s. Next presentation in Boherbue is on Thursday, 5th March being given by Maura Sheehan (pictured at back 4th from left) and Millstreet will have Peter O’Regan of Kilmurry presenting on Friday, 20th March. Click on the images to enlarge.    (S.R.)

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Con’s Wonderfully Entertaining Gramophone Presentation

Pictured at centre, Con Kelleher of Cloghoulabeg gave a most entertaining presentation in Millstreet Day Care Centre at Millstreet Gramphone Circle on Friday, 16th January. Despite the challenging weather conditions there was a large attendance that truly enjoyed not only the marvellous musical selection but Con's very witty and comprehensive introductions. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Pictured at centre, Con Kelleher of Cloghoulabeg gave a most entertaining presentation in Millstreet Day Care Centre at Millstreet Gramophone Circle on Friday, 16th January. Despite the challenging weather conditions there was a large attendance that truly enjoyed not only the marvellous musical selection but Con’s very witty and comprehensive introductions.  Joe Kennelly of Millstreet and Ballincollig will give our next Gramophone Presentation on Friday, 20th February 2015 at 8.15pm in the same venue.  Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

3Millstreet Gramophone Circle 16th Jan. 2015 -800We have now introduced a new free texting alert service.  If you wish to be included in this (so as to receive a monthly text in advance of each presentation) please get in touch for inclusion in our [read more …] “Con’s Wonderfully Entertaining Gramophone Presentation”

Margaret Shared a Magnificent Christmas Musical Selection

Margaret McCarron, Bandon and Cullen (centre) shared some 21 superb musical gems in her selection for Friday's Millstreet Gramophone Circle presentation before a capacity audience including a number of new attendees. Con Kelleher of Cloghoulabeg, Millstreet will present on Friday, 16th January 2015. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Margaret McCarron, Bandon and Cullen (centre) shared some 21 superb musical gems in her selection for Friday’s Millstreet Gramophone Circle presentation before a capacity audience including a number of new attendees. Con Kelleher of Cloghoulabeg, Millstreet will present on Friday, 16th January 2015.  Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

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Michael Presents a Superb Millstreet Gramophone Circle Programme

Michael Drew of Boherbue (on extreme right) presented a truly marvellous musical programme of some 24 choices of great variety to a capacity audience in Millstreet Day Care Centre on Friday night. Here pictured are just some of the people present for the very enjoyable cultural event. Our December presentation ( on Friday 12th Dec.) will be given by Margaret McCarron of Bandon (and Cullen) who always enchants us with an exquisite Christmas Programme of Music. We've just introduced a texting service alerting patrons in advance to our monthly meetings. If you wish to be included in this please contact and I shall place you on the Gramophone Texting Service. (S.R.)
Michael Drew of Boherbue (on extreme right) presented a truly marvellous musical programme of some 24 choices of great variety to a capacity audience in Millstreet Day Care Centre on Friday night. Here pictured are just some of the many people present for the very enjoyable cultural event. Our December presentation ( on Friday 12th Dec.) will be given by Margaret McCarron of Bandon (and Cullen) who always enchants us with an exquisite Christmas Programme of Music. We’ve just introduced a texting service alerting patrons in advance to our monthly meetings. If you wish to be included in this please contact (by commenting on this post) and I shall place you on the Millstreet Gramophone Texting Service.  (S.R.)

Millstreet Gramophone Circle this Friday at 8.30pm

The monthly meeting of Millstreet Gramophone Circle takes place this Friday, 21st Nov. (Presentation Day) at 8.30pm (not 8.15 which is our usual time) at Millstreet Day Care Centre in Clara Road.  Our Presenter this month is Michael Drew of Boherbue.   All are very welcome to what promises to be a most enjoyable evening of Michael’s musical choices.   Admission is free and we have a Draw after the end of part one.  (S.R.)

Bernard’s Superb Presentation at Millstreet Gramophone Circle

On Friday, 22nd August 2014 at Millstreet Day Care Centre, Clara Road -Bernard O'Donoghue (seated) of Cullen and Oxford delighted the large audience at the beginning of Millstreet Gramophone Circle's new season of musical presentations. It was most enjoyable listening to Bernard's reason for his twenty choices and receiving such fascinating backgrounds to the various pieces. Seated also (from left) Heather - Bernard's wife and Margaret McCarron - Bernard's sister. Also included are some of the large attendance. Maurice Linehan will be the Guest Presenter on Friday, 19th September. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
On Friday, 22nd August 2014 at Millstreet Day Care Centre, Clara Road – Bernard O’Donoghue (seated) of Cullen and Oxford delighted the large audience with his presentation at the beginning of Millstreet Gramophone Circle’s new season of musical programmes.  It was most enjoyable listening to Bernard’s reasons for his twenty choices and receiving such fascinating backgrounds to the various pieces.  Seated also (from left) Heather – Bernard’s wife and Margaret McCarron – Bernard’s sister. Also included are some of the large audience – some of whom travelled from Cork and even Ennis, Co. Clare.  Maurice Linehan will be the Guest Presenter on Friday, 19th September. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)