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The Shows => A Christmas Symphony Tour 2025 and release date 11-07-2025 => Topic started by: CWFella2011 on September 04, 2025, 11:04:08 AM
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We have some exciting news for you!
Drawing from our rich heritage of Irish female musical talent, we are delighted to announce that Sean-Nós singer Caitríona Sherlock and fiddle player Ciara Ní Mhurcú are joining the Celtic Woman line-up for our upcoming Symphony tour.
Caitríona, Ciara, Mairéad and Muirgen
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Did they replace Tara?! :o That makes me sad if they did.
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Did they replace Tara?! :o That makes me sad if they did.
this is the way CW posted it and makes it sound just for the christmas tour
Caitríona Sherlock and fiddle player Ciara Ní Mhurcú are joining the Celtic Woman line-up for our upcoming Symphony tour.
As Tara just had her baby 2 1/2 weeks ago and with baby only little over 3 months old at the start of the christmas tour kind of hard to leave baby with new dad even more so if Tara is feeding the baby and as for Emma it's unknown
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Thanks Glen. I completely forgot Tara had a baby! Been a day so far.
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Did they replace Tara?! :o That makes me sad if they did.
this is the way CW posted it and makes it sound just for the christmas tour
Caitríona Sherlock and fiddle player Ciara Ní Mhurcú are joining the Celtic Woman line-up for our upcoming Symphony tour.
As Tara just had her baby 2 1/2 weeks ago and with baby only little over 3 months old at the start of the christmas tour kind of hard to leave baby with new dad even more so if Tara is feeding the baby and as for Emma it's unknown
Given that Emma is missing again it seems doubtful that she may be there "too much longer". One would hope she'll do another tour but it seems like if she does another one she may leave after it. Either way Mairead & Muirgen are still there though.
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When CWFella2011 posted about a FB announcement yesterday, my first guess was adding Mairead N to the Christmas tour. And my second guess was adding one more sub, and hoping it was Chloe or Susan. That was all wishful thinking...
I'm a big fan of Caitriona Sherlock. My family had mentioned before, 'Why don't they add her as a CW?' Here's a recent vid posted by Eabha from CWF.
https://youtu.be/0CwaVRAWdQo?si=CnSw-SzFhEN1eY4f
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just so you all know the forum has been updated with the 2 new girls so please use there boards for thing for them alone
Thanks
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I'm travelling at the moment, but I'll spin up a few topics for the new girls and will fill them in more later.
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They deleted the pics of Tara & Emma at the bottom of the CW website (Tours & Tickets, Store, etc). :(
There are four pics of the "CW model" right now.
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It will be interesting to see what Tara does. I highly doubt she would be on some kind of a Spring tour. I think it would be too tough. I know Lisa K toured with her kids, but they were a little older.
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It will be interesting to see what Tara does. I highly doubt she would be on some kind of a Spring tour. I think it would be too tough. I know Lisa K toured with her kids, but they were a little older.
No her kids were new borns she always said the one dress it was brown she called it her mom boob dress. Lisa traveled on tour bus for her and her kids and nanny and teacher
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Caitriona has an official promo video for one of the shows.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/722720647464488
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They deleted the pics of Tara & Emma at the bottom of the CW website (Tours & Tickets, Store, etc). :(
There are four pics of the "CW model" right now.
The fact Caitríona & Ciara are announced as “new members”makes it sound like Emma & Tara are gone and not returning. Emma hasn’t been on stage since the 20 tour ended so a warning sign there
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They deleted the pics of Tara & Emma at the bottom of the CW website (Tours & Tickets, Store, etc). :(
There are four pics of the "CW model" right now.
The fact Caitríona & Ciara are announced as “new members”makes it sound like Emma & Tara are gone and not returning. Emma hasn’t been on stage since the 20 tour ended so a warning sign there
this is the way CW posted it and makes it sound just for the christmas tour
Caitríona Sherlock and fiddle player Ciara Ní Mhurcú are joining the Celtic Woman line-up for our upcoming Symphony tour.
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They deleted the pics of Tara & Emma at the bottom of the CW website (Tours & Tickets, Store, etc). :(
There are four pics of the "CW model" right now.
The fact Caitríona & Ciara are announced as “new members”makes it sound like Emma & Tara are gone and not returning. Emma hasn’t been on stage since the 20 tour ended so a warning sign there
According to a TikTok comment, Emma has confirmed that she’s coming back after her maternity leave, which would presumably be up soon. Obviously, that’s not the most reliable source, but I can say that Emma has been singing a lot (gigs, especially at weddings) shown by her Instagram.
I can’t say anything for Tara, but Celtic Woman has done (from what I can tell) much more showing off of Caitríona than they have Ciara. Caitríona has been on their official social media speaking about the new album and has done similar promotional stuff to Mairéad and Muirgen. Maybe Ciara is just more private, but from what I’ve seen, she hasn’t done any such promotions. I believe Tara posted something about the album (which would make sense because she’s on it), but I cannot confirm as unfortunately, I do not currently have access to my Instagram.
It could be possible that Caitríona is staying but Emma comes back to replace another member…? I don’t think that’s the case, but Mairéad did just record a new solo album and maybe Muirgen would want to pursue opportunities elsewhere…? For all we know, they’re returning to the original four vocalists lineup, although I highly doubt that’s the case.
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They deleted the pics of Tara & Emma at the bottom of the CW website (Tours & Tickets, Store, etc). :(
There are four pics of the "CW model" right now.
The fact Caitríona & Ciara are announced as “new members”makes it sound like Emma & Tara are gone and not returning. Emma hasn’t been on stage since the 20 tour ended so a warning sign there
According to a TikTok comment, Emma has confirmed that she’s coming back after her maternity leave, which would presumably be up soon. Obviously, that’s not the most reliable source, but I can say that Emma has been singing a lot (gigs, especially at weddings) shown by her Instagram.
I can’t say anything for Tara, but Celtic Woman has done (from what I can tell) much more showing off of Caitríona than they have Ciara. Caitríona has been on their official social media speaking about the new album and has done similar promotional stuff to Mairéad and Muirgen. Maybe Ciara is just more private, but from what I’ve seen, she hasn’t done any such promotions. I believe Tara posted something about the album (which would make sense because she’s on it), but I cannot confirm as unfortunately, I do not currently have access to my Instagram.
It could be possible that Caitríona is staying but Emma comes back to replace another member…? I don’t think that’s the case, but Mairéad did just record a new solo album and maybe Muirgen would want to pursue opportunities elsewhere…? For all we know, they’re returning to the original four vocalists lineup, although I highly doubt that’s the case.
I could see Mairead C leaving after the Christmas tour if Emma comes back. Ronan is also a busy singer and Mairead might want to take a break from touring again and spend more time with her family.
Tara might also want to quit touring for a while with her child just being normal and Ciara could be with us for a little bit
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They deleted the pics of Tara & Emma at the bottom of the CW website (Tours & Tickets, Store, etc). :(
There are four pics of the "CW model" right now.
The fact Caitríona & Ciara are announced as “new members”makes it sound like Emma & Tara are gone and not returning. Emma hasn’t been on stage since the 20 tour ended so a warning sign there
According to a TikTok comment, Emma has confirmed that she’s coming back after her maternity leave, which would presumably be up soon. Obviously, that’s not the most reliable source, but I can say that Emma has been singing a lot (gigs, especially at weddings) shown by her Instagram.
I can’t say anything for Tara, but Celtic Woman has done (from what I can tell) much more showing off of Caitríona than they have Ciara. Caitríona has been on their official social media speaking about the new album and has done similar promotional stuff to Mairéad and Muirgen. Maybe Ciara is just more private, but from what I’ve seen, she hasn’t done any such promotions. I believe Tara posted something about the album (which would make sense because she’s on it), but I cannot confirm as unfortunately, I do not currently have access to my Instagram.
It could be possible that Caitríona is staying but Emma comes back to replace another member…? I don’t think that’s the case, but Mairéad did just record a new solo album and maybe Muirgen would want to pursue opportunities elsewhere…? For all we know, they’re returning to the original four vocalists lineup, although I highly doubt that’s the case.
@stars_at_dawn
Thanks for posting what you found on Emma. That's very interesting. Hmm...
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They deleted the pics of Tara & Emma at the bottom of the CW website (Tours & Tickets, Store, etc). :(
There are four pics of the "CW model" right now.
The fact Caitríona & Ciara are announced as “new members”makes it sound like Emma & Tara are gone and not returning. Emma hasn’t been on stage since the 20 tour ended so a warning sign there
According to a TikTok comment, Emma has confirmed that she’s coming back after her maternity leave, which would presumably be up soon. Obviously, that’s not the most reliable source, but I can say that Emma has been singing a lot (gigs, especially at weddings) shown by her Instagram.
I can’t say anything for Tara, but Celtic Woman has done (from what I can tell) much more showing off of Caitríona than they have Ciara. Caitríona has been on their official social media speaking about the new album and has done similar promotional stuff to Mairéad and Muirgen. Maybe Ciara is just more private, but from what I’ve seen, she hasn’t done any such promotions. I believe Tara posted something about the album (which would make sense because she’s on it), but I cannot confirm as unfortunately, I do not currently have access to my Instagram.
It could be possible that Caitríona is staying but Emma comes back to replace another member…? I don’t think that’s the case, but Mairéad did just record a new solo album and maybe Muirgen would want to pursue opportunities elsewhere…? For all we know, they’re returning to the original four vocalists lineup, although I highly doubt that’s the case.
Some more context that I found:
Caitríona just left ANÚNA, strongly hinting at her joining Celtic Woman as a permanent member. However, BIIRD, the group Ciara’s a part of, is touring alongside Ed Sheeran in 2026 and as far as I know, there’s been no announcement of her leaving them. Of course, she could be a part of both groups, but that would be a very difficult commitment, and that combined with her not being advertised much makes me believe that she’s a temporary replacement for Tara and will leave in due time to continue what she’d been doing before, similar to how Deirdre Shannon replaced Méav when the latter was on maternity leave.
I did some more researching into Mairéad Carlin’s exact position, and although I am not certain, it appears as though she was only supposed to have rejoined Celtic Woman for the 20th anniversary album and tour. But she has been promoted as a full blown member, which calls that into question. Granted, Ciara was also promoted as a member, so, assuming I am correct in my hypothesis that her presence with Celtic Woman is temporary, Mairéad having been promoted in the same way doesn’t mean much.
Muirgen is also apparently releasing some solo music, so that could also hint at her leaving, but I’m doubtful that she’s leaving for now. If Caitríona is replacing someone other than Emma, her presence is most likely a premeditated thing, and given Mairéad’s current position, it does make more sense for her to be going.
(It almost sounds as though I want Mairéad to go 😭😭😭 I promise that is most definitely not the case, I love Mairéad, I’m simply weighing out the options!)
So assuming my ideas are in fact correct, this means that the 2026 (?) lineup would end up being Caitríona, Muirgen, Emma, and Tara.
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Reading all this has me muzzled up as to whom and what will happen :P
I do see Emma returning, Muirgen isn't leaving anytime soon. For some reason I sense Mairead Carlin isn't going anywhere. As for Tara back oh we love her. This is making it look like the two newbies are temporary or temporary in this season. Let's remember when Orla left and Alex became a full time member even though it seemed they wanted her even if it meant alternating with Orla which never happened..
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Reading all this has me muzzled up as to whom and what will happen :P
I do see Emma returning, Muirgen isn't leaving anytime soon. For some reason I sense Mairead Carlin isn't going anywhere. As for Tara back oh we love her. This is making it look like the two newbies are temporary or temporary in this season. Let's remember when Orla left and Alex became a full time member even though it seemed they wanted her even if it meant alternating with Orla which never happened..
Well, there have been instances of members being announced as temporary and eventually staying, such as Alex and Susan. I do agree that Ciara is a temporary replacement, but I’m not so sure about Caitríona because she just left ANÚNA. However, this could be a coincidence. Maybe she’s temporarily joining Celtic Woman to get a larger audience for a solo career?
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Reading all this has me muzzled up as to whom and what will happen :P
I do see Emma returning, Muirgen isn't leaving anytime soon. For some reason I sense Mairead Carlin isn't going anywhere. As for Tara back oh we love her. This is making it look like the two newbies are temporary or temporary in this season. Let's remember when Orla left and Alex became a full time member even though it seemed they wanted her even if it meant alternating with Orla which never happened..
Well, there have been instances of members being announced as temporary and eventually staying, such as Alex and Susan. I do agree that Ciara is a temporary replacement, but I’m not so sure about Caitríona because she just left ANÚNA. However, this could be a coincidence. Maybe she’s temporarily joining Celtic Woman to get a larger audience for a solo career?
Not sure if this is the right place to post it, but it seems as though Emma isn’t coming back. I don’t know if they normally announce when members leave, but Caitríona is singing in the teaser song advertising the A New Era Tour (which I am almost certain is a new song, and Caitríona is clearly singing in it), and she hasn’t been mentioned in months. Mairéad C is still being promoted as a full-fledged member, so my theory about Caitríona replacing her is highly unlikely as well.
I still think Tara will come back (although I do love Ciara), though. I think she’ll come back in the middle of the A New Era Tour when Ciara leaves for BIIRD’s spring tour.
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I've always wondered what the various girls do after they leave CW (or any group for that matter). Can they make a living as a solo performer? Did they make enough money while with CW to not have to work again unless they want to? I know touring is tough, and I can understand not wanting to do this for months at a time.
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I've always wondered what the various girls do after they leave CW (or any group for that matter). Can they make a living as a solo performer? Did they make enough money while with CW to not have to work again unless they want to? I know touring is tough, and I can understand not wanting to do this for months at a time.
It depends on the member. Most past members left to pursue a solo career, so many have had some sort of career as well. Perhaps the most successful is Órla Fallon, who’s released many solo albums so far, all of which are very good! Other members such as Méav or Lisa Lambe have also done well as soloists. Other members have done more group collaborations, like Alex and Lynn in CaraNua. Lisa Kelly was (paraphrased) “tired of being in Celtic Woman” and then started her vocal academy.
As far as I can tell, none of the members have had as much fame as they did with Celtic Woman, with the exception of maybe Órla or Lisa Lambe. But I also don’t have the full scope of everything each member has done, and many haven’t really done much solo at all but done fairly well in other projects.
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They deleted the pics of Tara & Emma at the bottom of the CW website (Tours & Tickets, Store, etc). :(
There are four pics of the "CW model" right now.
The fact Caitríona & Ciara are announced as “new members”makes it sound like Emma & Tara are gone and not returning. Emma hasn’t been on stage since the 20 tour ended so a warning sign there
Emma had said she was planning on returning but now I’m pretty sure she’s moving on from the group. But who knows? However Caitriona does seem a lot more permanent to me than Ciara just with how they’re promoting her. Not sure if it’s Tara who’ll come back or if they’ll look for another violinist since Ciara is still really wrapped up in Biird, but they’re all fabulous anyway!
According to a TikTok comment, Emma has confirmed that she’s coming back after her maternity leave, which would presumably be up soon. Obviously, that’s not the most reliable source, but I can say that Emma has been singing a lot (gigs, especially at weddings) shown by her Instagram.
I can’t say anything for Tara, but Celtic Woman has done (from what I can tell) much more showing off of Caitríona than they have Ciara. Caitríona has been on their official social media speaking about the new album and has done similar promotional stuff to Mairéad and Muirgen. Maybe Ciara is just more private, but from what I’ve seen, she hasn’t done any such promotions. I believe Tara posted something about the album (which would make sense because she’s on it), but I cannot confirm as unfortunately, I do not currently have access to my Instagram.
It could be possible that Caitríona is staying but Emma comes back to replace another member…? I don’t think that’s the case, but Mairéad did just record a new solo album and maybe Muirgen would want to pursue opportunities elsewhere…? For all we know, they’re returning to the original four vocalists lineup, although I highly doubt that’s the case.
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They deleted the pics of Tara & Emma at the bottom of the CW website (Tours & Tickets, Store, etc). :(
There are four pics of the "CW model" right now.
The fact Caitríona & Ciara are announced as “new members”makes it sound like Emma & Tara are gone and not returning. Emma hasn’t been on stage since the 20 tour ended so a warning sign there
Emma had said she was planning on returning but now I’m pretty sure she’s moving on from the group. But who knows? However Caitriona does seem a lot more permanent to me than Ciara just with how they’re promoting her. Not sure if it’s Tara who’ll come back or if they’ll look for another violinist since Ciara is still really wrapped up in Biird, but they’re all fabulous anyway!
Yeah, I think Emma’s gone for good 🥀. I checked her Instagram and she’s apparently performing with Riverdance again, but there’s nothing about CW on there and she hasn’t been active with them in a year. I wish they’d announce if she was leaving or not…
I think Tara will come back. She performed at the Celtic World Forum just two months after having Éanna (incredible name by the way, shoutout to her and Alex for having good naming taste, it means “bird”, how goated is that?), and she was on the latest album! I’m excited to see her again, I love Tara (I’d forgotten just how much I loved her until I went back to her Instagram)!
(also sorry if this sounded convoluted 😭😭 sometimes my head’s spinning too quickly to properly convey my thoughts 😭)
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Reading all this has me muzzled up as to whom and what will happen :P
I do see Emma returning, Muirgen isn't leaving anytime soon. For some reason I sense Mairead Carlin isn't going anywhere. As for Tara back oh we love her. This is making it look like the two newbies are temporary or temporary in this season. Let's remember when Orla left and Alex became a full time member even though it seemed they wanted her even if it meant alternating with Orla which never happened..
Well, there have been instances of members being announced as temporary and eventually staying, such as Alex and Susan. I do agree that Ciara is a temporary replacement, but I’m not so sure about Caitríona because she just left ANÚNA. However, this could be a coincidence. Maybe she’s temporarily joining Celtic Woman to get a larger audience for a solo career?
Not sure if this is the right place to post it, but it seems as though Emma isn’t coming back. I don’t know if they normally announce when members leave, but Caitríona is singing in the teaser song advertising the A New Era Tour (which I am almost certain is a new song, and Caitríona is clearly singing in it), and she hasn’t been mentioned in months. Mairéad C is still being promoted as a full-fledged member, so my theory about Caitríona replacing her is highly unlikely as well.
I still think Tara will come back (although I do love Ciara), though. I think she’ll come back in the middle of the A New Era Tour when Ciara leaves for BIIRD’s spring tour.
See and that’s what I would think is that if Tara were to come back and Ciara has a commitment to Biird’s spring tour, then the most obvious option would be for them to just 🔁 switch. But with the new tour and (probably) album being called “A New Era” is why I’m a bit doubtful about it. I feel like the “new era” points to a future with a new violinist since whenever they get a new one, such as when Tara replaced Màiréad, there’s a new sound and a new feel to the group, and the music.
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Reading all this has me muzzled up as to whom and what will happen :P
I do see Emma returning, Muirgen isn't leaving anytime soon. For some reason I sense Mairead Carlin isn't going anywhere. As for Tara back oh we love her. This is making it look like the two newbies are temporary or temporary in this season. Let's remember when Orla left and Alex became a full time member even though it seemed they wanted her even if it meant alternating with Orla which never happened..
Well, there have been instances of members being announced as temporary and eventually staying, such as Alex and Susan. I do agree that Ciara is a temporary replacement, but I’m not so sure about Caitríona because she just left ANÚNA. However, this could be a coincidence. Maybe she’s temporarily joining Celtic Woman to get a larger audience for a solo career?
Not sure if this is the right place to post it, but it seems as though Emma isn’t coming back. I don’t know if they normally announce when members leave, but Caitríona is singing in the teaser song advertising the A New Era Tour (which I am almost certain is a new song, and Caitríona is clearly singing in it), and she hasn’t been mentioned in months. Mairéad C is still being promoted as a full-fledged member, so my theory about Caitríona replacing her is highly unlikely as well.
I still think Tara will come back (although I do love Ciara), though. I think she’ll come back in the middle of the A New Era Tour when Ciara leaves for BIIRD’s spring tour.
See and that’s what I would think is that if Tara were to come back and Ciara has a commitment to Biird’s spring tour, then the most obvious option would be for them to just 🔁 switch. But with the new tour and (probably) album being called “A New Era” is why I’m a bit doubtful about it. I feel like the “new era” points to a future with a new violinist since whenever they get a new one, such as when Tara replaced Màiréad, there’s a new sound and a new feel to the group, and the music.
I think “A New Era” is more about Brian Byrne’s direction than the members themselves…the term “Era” has also been quite popular since Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, so maybe CW is trying to capitalise off that…
CW has also had sound changes without changing members. Gavin Murphy replaced David Downes without Máiréad leaving, and Tara didn’t leave when Daragh came in for PFI or Brian for the 20th anniversary album…
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Reading all this has me muzzled up as to whom and what will happen :P
I do see Emma returning, Muirgen isn't leaving anytime soon. For some reason I sense Mairead Carlin isn't going anywhere. As for Tara back oh we love her. This is making it look like the two newbies are temporary or temporary in this season. Let's remember when Orla left and Alex became a full time member even though it seemed they wanted her even if it meant alternating with Orla which never happened..
Well, there have been instances of members being announced as temporary and eventually staying, such as Alex and Susan. I do agree that Ciara is a temporary replacement, but I’m not so sure about Caitríona because she just left ANÚNA. However, this could be a coincidence. Maybe she’s temporarily joining Celtic Woman to get a larger audience for a solo career?
Not sure if this is the right place to post it, but it seems as though Emma isn’t coming back. I don’t know if they normally announce when members leave, but Caitríona is singing in the teaser song advertising the A New Era Tour (which I am almost certain is a new song, and Caitríona is clearly singing in it), and she hasn’t been mentioned in months. Mairéad C is still being promoted as a full-fledged member, so my theory about Caitríona replacing her is highly unlikely as well.
I still think Tara will come back (although I do love Ciara), though. I think she’ll come back in the middle of the A New Era Tour when Ciara leaves for BIIRD’s spring tour.
See and that’s what I would think is that if Tara were to come back and Ciara has a commitment to Biird’s spring tour, then the most obvious option would be for them to just 🔁 switch. But with the new tour and (probably) album being called “A New Era” is why I’m a bit doubtful about it. I feel like the “new era” points to a future with a new violinist since whenever they get a new one, such as when Tara replaced Màiréad, there’s a new sound and a new feel to the group, and the music.
I think “A New Era” is more about Brian Byrne’s direction than the members themselves…the term “Era” has also been quite popular since Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, so maybe CW is trying to capitalise off that…
CW has also had sound changes without changing members. Gavin Murphy replaced David Downes without Máiréad leaving, and Tara didn’t leave when Daragh came in for PFI or Brian for the 20th anniversary album…
A New Era I assume is now CW proceeding on past the 20th Anniversary. A New Era indeed.
It's good news that Celtic Woman still continues on forward.
Feels comfort to have Mairead Carlin aboard :P
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So there wasn't departure messages for Tara and Emma? Normally that's what they do before any new members step into the scene..
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So there wasn't departure messages for Tara and Emma? Normally that's what they do before any new members step into the scene..
I don’t think Tara has departed, so there wouldn’t be a message for her. There’s technically 5 or 6 members right now.
Emma wasn’t officially gone when she first left last year, but it’s odd that they didn’t announce her leaving when Caitríona came in. Something like “We are happy to announce new members, Sean-Nós singer Caitríona Sherlock and fiddler Ciara Ní Mhurcú! We also bid farewell to Emma, who is leaving, and wish her prosperity in whatever she pursues next.”
I guess Lisa Kelly left in 2011 and didn’t officially announce her departure until 2013, but it just seems odd to me.
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So there wasn't departure messages for Tara and Emma? Normally that's what they do before any new members step into the scene..
I don’t think Tara has departed, so there wouldn’t be a message for her. There’s technically 5 or 6 members right now.
Emma wasn’t officially gone when she first left last year, but it’s odd that they didn’t announce her leaving when Caitríona came in. Something like “We are happy to announce new members, Sean-Nós singer Caitríona Sherlock and fiddler Ciara Ní Mhurcú! We also bid farewell to Emma, who is leaving, and wish her prosperity in whatever she pursues next.”
I guess Lisa Kelly left in 2011 and didn’t officially announce her departure until 2013, but it just seems odd to me.
Okay well that absolutely makes sense all what you said, because if CW didn't announce in a message wouldn't Emma and Tara done one on their own on their own social media page. It doesn't surprise me that Emma wouldn't want come back later, she has just become a Celtic Woman and has done one tour and one album. She knows how it is now, and if it wasn't suit for her she would of had a great opportunity to bid thank you.
I don't think Tara neither wants to say she's leaving, this job has been her Dream Job!
Now when it came for Lisa Kelly, she was pregnant again so at the time I don't think there was an immediate departing message because when Susan was filling in for her many were saying when Lisa comes back have Susan stay with them. Perhaps Lisa wasn't sure what the future holds until while at this time she found moving living in Atlanta and the new will that be The Lisa Kelly Singing Academy. Once that's been clearly the forward move is I think when she notified in 2013 that she was moving on...that's my view guesses.