Hello there!

Hi!
I just wanted to pop on and say hi! I have been a guest for a while, but finally decided to join. 🙂You all seem like such a kind, friendly group of people!
 I have been a fan for about 2 years, and have greatly enjoyed watching all the old YouTube videos. My favorite member is Mairead Carlin. I just can't take my eyes off her when she performs, as her energy and moves are amazing. She has such a stage presence. Her voice is also so sweet and airy.
My favorite album/tours are Postcards from Ireland and Ancient Land.
Thanks and blessings!

Welcome!!!  It’s great to have a new member.

I wholeheartedly agree with you about Mairéad Carlin. Her presence speaks to the soul. She was absolutely mesmerising when I saw her live, and the craziest part is that she seems so humble about it!

Have you ever seen them live? (No judgement if you haven’t, I hadn’t either when I came here, just curious)

So cool that Mairead Carlin is your favorite member and yet Postcard from Ireland is one of your favorite albums..so it must have been an experience witnessing Mairead doing Dawning of the Day and Wild Mountain Thyme alongside Muirgen. Seeing both Muirgen and Mairead doing a duet none other than Over the Rainbow is something within itself since Muirgen was Mairead's replacement back then.
Welcome to the Family officialy!

Thank you so much! I have not seen them live, but maybe someday. Have either of you seen them live and, if so, how many times?

Oh yes, Dawning of the Day with Mairead was so beautiful. Although, I have to say, the way Chloe days, "Young man, don't bring me blame," brings me chills every single time! Speaking of stage presence, Chloe has it too!

Honestly, one of the main reasons the Postcards albums one of my favorites is because of the way they recorded music videos in Oreland to go with the songs. So pretty and well done, in humble opinion.

Yes, Over the Rainbow this tour is so gorgeous. Their voices blend so well, they sound like rippling water.

Thanks for the warm welcome!!!!

Welcome! I'm glad you decided to introduce yourself. I hope you will join in all the discussions on here. It's a lot of fun, and a great way to meet other like minded people.

I agree with you about Ancient Land. Every single song on there (and the Deluxe version) is so good. Not one weak link in the chain.

One thing I like about Mairead is her sense of humor. I once saw her doing 'the robot' during a Christmas show. No, I don't have it on video!!!

Do you have a fav song from Mairead?

Oh, thank you! Glad to hear I am not the only one who feels that way about Ancient Land!

Ooh! That is tough! She manages to put a unique, lovely flair to everything she sings!  I See Fire is amazing! Other than that, I love her rendition of Newgrange. I believe she did it in Ancient Land, but there is no official video of it. I saw it on a viewer upload on YouTube. She went on "full operatic mode" on that one, and it was so good!! 🙂 Do you have any favorites of hers?

Here it is. I think she also did it on the Emerald tour?
https://youtu.be/2mKQubq1MEA

Who doesn't love "Opera Mairead"? 

Yeah, so Newgrange (like you said) and Ave Maria are two of my fav songs. She also lets it fly in Auld Lang Syne (Magic of Christmas version). Some of my other favs are Ae Fond Kiss, and Dulaman (Homecoming version) b/c it sounds like she had so much fun.

Thank you so much! I have not seen them live, but maybe someday. Have either of you seen them live and, if so, how many times?

Oh yes, Dawning of the Day with Mairead was so beautiful. Although, I have to say, the way Chloe days, "Young man, don't bring me blame," brings me chills every single time! Speaking of stage presence, Chloe has it too!

Honestly, one of the main reasons the Postcards albums one of my favorites is because of the way they recorded music videos in Oreland to go with the songs. So pretty and well done, in humble opinion.

Yes, Over the Rainbow this tour is so gorgeous. Their voices blend so well, they sound like rippling water.

Thanks for the warm welcome!!!!

I’ve only seen them live once on their Christmas tour last year. It was magical! Mairéad is so incredible in person. I have a somewhat more detailed account of my experience on the Toured section of the 2025 board.

I agree with you on Chloë’s singing during Dawning Of The Day. It’s one of my favourite moments in the entire album. (That and The Lakes Of Pontchartrain). I noticed when watching some of A New Journey that she sings directly to the listener.

 Lakers Celtics: ooh! Those are all so good! I love when, in Dulaman, the choir members give her a little boost to the stage.

Stars_at_dawn: so great you could see them for that tour!

Thank you!

My first live show was in 2007.  I think I'm up to 90 CW shows, plus some of Lisa Kelly's shows, her Masterclasses, and some of Chloe Agnew's shows.  I've done around 35 Meet & Greets with various members. 

Welcome to the forum!

I first saw Celtic Woman in 2014 and I saw them again this year. (A few weeks ago, in fact) And they were both incredible.

If you can see them, I HIGHLY encourage going.