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Submitted by John (JEdwards):
I'm pretty new to CW. I just saw them for the first time a couple of weeks ago but, heaven help me, it already feels like I've been "in love" with them my whole life. I recently joined the CW Forum and told a little about my "conversion" experience, but critical to it was hearing Meav's rendition of "Danny Boy."

I'm half-Irish (all up and down my mother's side) but, perhaps because Mom was very strongly Irish, I've always felt more Irish than anything. Oddly enough, however, I never knew there even was a second verse to "Danny Boy." When I heard it sung with such heartbreaking empathy and beauty by such a stupefyingly gorgeous "lass" as Meav, man, I just went to pieces. Moved and absolutely mesmerized, I just sat there weeping, so help me, like a motherless child.

I am half-Irish, and we're emotional and we love music, and lots of music brings me to tears, but usually it's music with which I have formed a very long and sentimental relationship, performed by artists I've grown up with. Here was this perfect stranger (albeit a perfecly lovely one) coming into my living room and out of nowhere, KO-ing me with the most enchanting sucker punch I've ever received. And I loved it!

I've heard, or read, Meav say that even though people may have heard a song like "Danny Boy" a million times before, she still tries to sing it as if they were hearing it for the first time. With me, Meav, mission accomplished!! It was as if, for the first time, the full message and meaning of that song came through; all those notes that seemed so familiar, if not worn-out, sparkled with a new beauty and poignancy.

Remember the song, "Killing Me Softly"? That's what Meav did (truly what all the CW girls do to me with all their songs) slaid me and, yes, as a man, seduced me (I am only human) just as surely as the day is long. But, wow, is it special. I'm pretty sure that I will never forget how I felt when I heard Meav do "Danny Boy." It really was almost too beautiful to be believed (really, I kept asking myself, "Is this real? Where am I, heaven?")

Submitted by Marie France:
I like to think it was Divine intervention. Méav and her music came along at exactly the right time for me. Over the past two years she has touched my heart and my soul in ways that I never would have expected. This lovely, gentle woman and her angelic voice has made my life so much better, and it's been thrilling for me to see her career take off in such a big way.

Méav inspired me to do great things. She brought out the best in me, and helped me realize that everything I do is enough! She taught me that I have my own song to sing... Méav showed me that it is alright to dream...and work hard to achieve your deepest wishes...It's been a privilege to create and run a fansite (www.celticmeav.com) and a newsletter in her honor. I hope someday Méav will look back on everything and be proud of the work I did on it. Méav will have my loyalty, love and support, forever and a day!

Submitted by Coleen:
I had the pleasure of meeting Méav and talking to her for only a few minutes. But from what I remember most about her is her caring personality. She is a sweet, dear lady. What I like most about Méav's music is her voice. Her voice is just amazing; it's perfection!

Submitted by Justine (celtic-at-heart):
Meav is by far my favorite singer in Celtic Woman. She performs all of her songs so well! And as an independent artist, she is fantastic--her solo albums present great combinations of new songs and innovative renditions of others' work. And who else do you know who can sing in English, Gaelic, and French so magnificently? Meav is a joy to hear and to see. I'm so glad that Celtic Woman has given the world a chance to see her.

Submitted by Rich (OldFatGuy):
Méav Ní Mhaolchatha. The name alone is musical. And I could go on for pages about the soaring crystal-clarity of her voice, and the depth of feeling she puts into every song, no matter how many times she’s sung it before. Or I could rave about her physical beauty, luminous and classical. Above all, though, I think the thing I appreciate most about Méav is the genuine warmth that radiates from her. I have not had the good fortune of meeting her personally, but I know instinctively that she would be a delight. In both her performances and in the brief interview clips we’ve seen, you can sense a sincerity in her; an honesty that can’t be anything but genuine. This is a lady who obviously feels things very deeply, and generously shares those feelings with us. Yes, she is a fine artist, and she can make us laugh (“At the Ceili”) or cry ("Danny Boy”) with her voice and masterful stage presence. But there is a wisdom and humanity about her that tells you she’d be a wonderful friend even if she couldn’t sing a note.

Submitted by Scott:
Meav's voice is heavenly. Her version of "Silent Night" is the most beautiful version of that song I have ever heard. I also loved her version of "Dante's Prayer". A truly wonderful singer, and a wonderful person.

Submitted by Sassy (Leelyn):
I love the music, but I really don't know the ladies themselves, that I could pinpoint aspects of each of their characters that make them stand out to me. From all I've seen, they seem like very nice ladies and they enjoy interacting with their fans. But I really don't know their personalities at this point in time.

I enjoy the music very much and look forward to hearing more from each of them. I enjoy many of the solo songs for different reasons, I think there are lovely qualities in each of their voices and the songs I love would be:

1)The Voice - Lisa
2) Dulaman - Meav
3) Carrickfergus - Orlagh
4) The Prayer - Chloe
5) Caledonia - Lisa
6) Newgrange - Orlagh
7) Granuaile's Dance - Mairead (even though it's not a vocal piece)

I also enjoyed some of the ensemble pieces like:
The Sky, the Dawn & the Sun, At the Ceili, Sing Out, Spanish Lady, Orinoco Flow, Mo Ghile Mear and the a cappella versions of Somewhere Over the Rainbow and Somewhere.

Submitted by Thomas:
Where do I start?

Being an engineer by trade and an audiophile by lifestyle, I have a deep appreciation for great quality music in any form. I have a passion for the enjoyment of experiencing perfection.

Meav meets and exceeds all of those qualities for me between her obvious talent, performance, and her ability to relate with her audience. Of course being just beautiful doen't hurt either.

I have really enjoyed all of her performances with Celtic Woman and the playfulness she shares with her fello performers and audience. That is truely a rare gift to have "the whole package".

What more needs to be said about "Danny Boy", it just moves me.

It is just a joy to watch her sing "Si Do Mhaimeo i".

My personal favorite is "Dulaman".

Her personality shines in "At the Ceili".

It is a dream of mine to enjoy Meav in person, as I am going to see Celtic Woman in Pittsburgh next month.

I wish Meav to be safe and travel well during the current USA tour which starts next week.