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« on: December 15, 2025, 11:44:46 AM »
Reading all this has me muzzled up as to whom and what will happen 
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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« on: December 15, 2025, 02:12:48 AM »
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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« on: December 06, 2025, 07:18:54 PM »
Hi David!!!
Thanks for posting the setlist & pics. I've been looking online but didn't see anything. A lot of people like to get the first peek at what the Christmas dresses look like. I love your IG pics.
Anything worth noting at the merch table?
Please post back if you go to more shows.
Hope you are doing well.
- Andy
Hey! Does anyone know if there’s stage door access at the Texas Trust theater? Or is anyone planning to wait by stage door? Thanks! 🥰
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« on: October 09, 2025, 03:47:16 PM »
Hello and welcome!  I love your username; it’s very clever! I love seeing how some people incorporate Celtic Woman into their names, and this is by far the most creative I’ve seen yet!
Haha thank you! I’ve just been super into Ae Fond Kiss these past… Years 😂
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« on: October 07, 2025, 11:48:41 PM »
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« on: October 07, 2025, 08:32:07 PM »
Welcome to the forum!
I agree about Mo Ghile Mear on Voices of Angels. That was epic! My jaw was on the floor when I first heard it (and pretty much every time since).
I was so lucky to hear that arrangement but with the ensemble for Postcards! It was mind blowing, loved that version with Megan!
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« on: October 07, 2025, 07:04:48 PM »
Hello! I’m very glad to be here. My name is Ashley but I also go by Regina online. I have been a fan of the girls for seven years now, starting in 2018! I have seen them live four times (and counting) on: -Postcards From Ireland -Symphony Tour 2023 -20th Anniversary -White Christmas Symphony Tour I’ve been looking at this forum for years but for some reason never made an account, nevertheless, I’m here now! My greatest achievement is that the official account follows me on Twitter (x)! My favorite album is Destiny, very closely followed by Ancient Land (Deluxe). I’d say that my top three members are Susan McFadden, Meav Ni Mhaolchatha, and Tara McNeill. My favorite song has got to be Mo Ghile Mear on Voices of Angels! Thank you for having me here. 
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« on: October 07, 2025, 06:50:41 PM »
@AeFondAshley
Nice list of favs. Most interesting is Dia Do Bheatha from Muirgen. I don't remember it unfortunately. Is it posted online somewhere?
Also, introduce yourself in the New Members sub-forum if you like. Welcome!
Unfortunately I don’t think there’s been a recording of it uploaded. I took a full video of it on the tour but haven’t figured out a way to post it onto YouTube or anything. I really hope they cover that version again at some point on an album!
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« on: October 06, 2025, 08:09:35 PM »
Ooh fun! Méav: Dúlaman Órla: Carrickfergus Chloë: When You Believe Lisa K: Fields Of Gold Máiréad N: The Butterfly Hayley: Lascia Ch’io Pianga Lynn: Carolina Rua Alex: You’ll Be In My Heart Lisa L: Black Is The Colour Susan: The Whole Of The Moon Mairéad C: Ae Fond Kiss Éabha: Moorlough Shore Tara: The Calm Of The Day/The Banshee Megan: The Lakes Of Pontchartrain Muirgen: Dia Do Bheatha (live in 2023) or A Stór Mo Chroí Emma: Rainbow
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