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Irish all-female musical ensemble blending traditional Celtic music with contemporary influences.Formed in 2004 for a one-time television special, Celtic Woman evolved into a globally successful touring and recording phenomenon. Known for rotating vocalists and instrumentalists, the group has released 17 studio albums (11 topping Billboard's World Music charts), performed for three U.S. presidents, and maintains continuous international touring since debut.

• Original members included vocalists Chloë Agnew, Órla Fallon, Lisa Kelly, Méav Ní Mhaolchatha, and violinist Máiréad Nesbitt, though the lineup changes frequently.
• Their 2005 debut album spent 81 weeks at #1 on Billboard's World Music chart and was nominated for a Grammy in 2006.
• Controversy arose when founding member Lisa Kelly departed in 2013 amid rumors of creative disagreements, though officially cited as family reasons.
• Violinist Máiréad Nesbitt unexpectedly left in 2016 citing exhaustion but returned in 2023 after a seven-year hiatus.
• The group faced criticism for cultural commodification but countered by partnering with Irish dance institutions like Riverdance for authenticity.