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Celtic Woman is an all-female Irish musical ensemble, formed in 2004 for a one-time event held in Dublin, Ireland. They started touring internationally as a group after multiple airings on PBS helped to boost the group's popularity.
- They Were Cast by A Former Director of Riverdance – A Perfect Ensemble
- They Have Four Current and Eleven Ex-Members – An Ever-Changing Guard
- Their Newest Member Fangirled Over Them For Years – A Dream Come True
- Celtic Woman’S Most Devoted Fanbase Is in The Us – The Irish-American Influence
- They Have Played on Every Continent Except For Antarctica – A Truly Global Group
- New Zealand and Iceland Currently Top Their Bucket List – More Ground to Cover
- Their Secret Weapons Are Pineapples and Workouts – Avoid The Stress of Touring
- Celtic Woman Sings in Six Languages, Including Japanese – Embracing All Cultures
- They Like to Keep It Real – A Group That Is Grounded
- FAQs About Celtic Woman
We all love stories of BFFs forming a band and going straight to number one. However, Celtic Woman had in fact never shared a stage or even met before they were put together in a band to support Irish dancers. David Downes, a former musical director of Irish stage show Riverdance, cast the ensemble for a one-time event. However, they decided to con...
Celtic Woman keeps changing as a band as members go on to pursue their solo careers, play in other formations, or take breaks to raise their children. Currently, there are four members: Mairéad Carlin, Tara McNeill, Megan Walsh and Chloë Agnew that promote the Irish spirit around the world. Eleven Celtic Woman members have left the band over the ye...
When Irish singer Megan Walsh joined the band in 2018, it was a dream come true for the young musician from County Meath– and in fact her whole family. “I had been a massive fan of Celtic Woman for years before I got the call to sing with them,” she said. She later revealed; “My Dad cried when I told him. He was just so happy. Celtic Woman’s music ...
One might think Irish ladies performing Irish music would be most famous in Ireland. However, Celtic Woman’s largest fanbase is in North America. The four-piece has performed for three US presidents and appeared twice at the White House. They have also toured extensively over the Atlantic – and don’t plan to stop. “Hawaii is the only state which Ce...
Celtic Woman has literally played to adoring fans all over the world. The ensemble has sold over four million tickets and performed in 23 countries on six continents – and we wouldn’t be too surprised to see them conquer the last missing one at some point.
Celtic Woman has toured around the globe but there are still blank spots on their travel map. Tara McNeill dreamt out loud in an interview when asked about the countries she was most eager to go to: “I would absolutely love to visit New Zealand! It looks incredibly beautiful. Iceland is also on my list, as it looks like something from a dream.” Fin...
Constantly being on the road isn’t a walk in the park but the members of the band have each found their own little tricks to beat stress and tour blues. Singer Mairéad Carli revealed hers in a US interview: “I work out a lot. I have my own little routine. I eat pineapple every morning as it’s a wonderful antiseptic for the voice. I have never ever ...
There’s no doubt the ensemble is most famous for their English and Irish songs. However, these talented singers don’t stir away from moving into unknown terrain. Besides the obvious two, they have so far done songs in Latin, Italian, German, and Japanese.
Even though the band keeps changing, Celtic Woman sees itself as a bunch of best friends making music together and promoting the Irish spirit around the globe. What’s more, they love to keep it grounded and stay away from the temptations of celebrity lives. Asked to describe the typical member, Mairéad Carlin answered: “Honest, grounded and real.”
Who are the current Celtic Woman?
Current members are Chloë Agnew, Irish fiddle and harp maestro Tara McNeill, Megan Walsh, and Muirgen O’Mahony.
Why did Mairead leave Celtic Woman?
Celtic violinist and long-time member Máiréad Nesbitt left Celtic Woman to persue solo projects. Derry-born singer Máiréad Carlin left the band for similar reasons.
Who are the past Celtic Woman members?
Former members of Celtic Woman are Órla Fallon, Lynn Hilary, Lisa Kelly, Lisa Lambe, Susan McFadden, principal singer Éabha McMahon, Méav Ní Mhaolchatha, Máiréad Nesbitt, principal singer Deirdre Shannon, Alex Sharpe, Hayley Westenra, and Derry-born singer Máiréad Carlin.
Jan 19, 2010 · Celtic acts like Celtic Woman and Riverdance may continue to be hugely popular for sentimental and nostalgic reasons, but what sets Celtic Woman apart is their acknowledgment and...
On 7 August 2016, McNeill was announced as the newest principal member of the all-female Irish musical ensemble Celtic Woman. McNeill took over for founding and long-time Celtic Woman violinist Mairead Nesbitt, who took leave from the group to pursue her own projects.
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