I have collected a number of Celtic Woman shirts over the last 10 years. I have worn a few of them to concerts but most are stored in plastic tote boxes and I will never wear them. I will offer one, or more, shirt(s) as a prize for this contest. These will be clean, new or used, like new shirts that have been stored in plastic zip-lock bags and will be mailed to the winner(s) at no cost. The shirts are Extra Large (XL) size. I will be the only and final judge of winners in this contest.
How the contest will work:
Over the next few weeks, I will post questions here.
The forum member with the FIRST CORRECT answer to each question will earn 5 points. (Spelling counts)
The winner will be the member with the most points at the end of the contest.
The questions will be based on information available somewhere on this forum.
I plan to end the contest in December in time for the winner(s) to have a shirt for Christmas.
Please contact me by PM or post here if you have questions. Thank you.
Question #1: Which CW performer has a connection to Madonna? Answer: Alex --- Tom gets 5 points
Question #2: Which CW performer was from Australia? Answer: Craig -- Tom gets 5 more points (10)
Question #3: Which married couple performed at Slane Castle? Answer: Nick and Roisin -- Leighlam gets 5 points
Question #4: Which CW performer shared a stage with Perry Como? Answer: Chloe -- Tom gets 5 points (15)
Question #5: Which performer was born on January 22nd? Answer: Amy -- James gets 5 points
Question #6: Which performer was the first "rich guy"? Answer: Niall -- Tom gets 5 more points (20)
Question #7: Which performer worked with "raccoon man"? Answer: Mairead N. -- James gets 5 more points (10)
Question #8: On which tv soap opera did CW perform? Answer: The B and the B -- Leighlam gets 5 more points (10)
Question #9: Which soloist was first to marry a chorus member? Answer: Lisa Lambe -- James gets 5 more points (15)
Question #10: Where was the 3rd show of the first CW US tour? Answer: Pittsburgh -- 5 more points for James (20)
Question #11: What was the date of the first Maireadfest? Answer: March 11, 2009 -- 5 more points for Tom (25)
Question #12: Which soloist was the sister of a chorus member? Answer: Lisa Kelly -- 5 more points for Leighlam (15)
Question #13: Which performer was a UNICEF Ambassador? Answer: Hayley -- 5 more points for Tom (30)
Question #14: Which performer sold a pony to buy another item? Answer: Orla -- 5 more points for James (25)
Question #15: Which chorus member joined Celtic Thunder? Answer: Colm -- 5 more points for Leighlam (20)
Question #16: Which male performer makes musical instruments? Answer: Tommy -- 5 more points for Tom (35)
Question #17: Which performer most recently joined Riverdance? Answer: Edel -- rfcw gets 5 points
Question #18: Who was the guest dancer on the Believe dvd? Answer: Michael Pat -- 5 more points for Tom (40)
Question #19: Which performer was in an opera at age 15 as The Rose? Answer: Mairead Carlin -- Leighlam gets 5 more points (25)
Question #20: Who was the guest conductor on the Symphony Tour? Answer: John Page -- 5 more points for Leighlam (30)
Question #21: Which soloist sang with Celtic Thunder? Answer: Deirdre & Chloe -- Leighlam scores again (35)
Question #22: Who was the first Guest Artist to appear with CW? Answer: David Agnew -- 5 more points for Leighlam (40)
Question #23: Which soloist runs the fastest on stage? Answer: Mairead Nesbitt -- 5 more points for James (30)
Question #24: Which performer was from Wales? Answer: Julian -- Leighlam gets 5 more points (45)
Question #25: Which soloist's sister wrote a vegan cookbook? Answer: Mairead Carlin -- James gets 5 more points (35)
Question #26: Who was the first Choral Director? Answer: Rosemary Collier -- 5 more points for James (40)
Question #27: Which chorus member was the latest to marry a soloist? Answer: Ronan Scolard -- James gets 5 more points (45)
Question #28: Which CW song is about seaweed? Answer: Dulaman -- 5 more points for Tom (45)
Question #29: Which chorus member was the sister of a soloist? Answer: Helen Kelly -- Tom gets 5 more points (50)
Question #30: In what city was the Emerald concert dvd recorded? Answer: South Bend, IN -- 5 more points for Tom (55)
Question #31: Which chorus member did Lisa Lambe marry? Answer: Lucky Simon Morgan -- 5 more points for Tom (60)
Question #32: Which soloist did Ronan Scolard marry? Answer: Mairead Carlin -- 5 more points for Leighlam (50)
Question #33: Which performer shared a CW stage with a parent? Answer: Chloe -- Leighlam scores again (55)
Question #34: Which performer is from Knockananna? Answer: Orla -- Leighlam gets 5 more points (60)
Question #35: Which performer is from New Zealand? Answer: Hayley -- 5 more points for Leighlam (65)
Question #36: Which soloist was from Tipperary? Answer: Mairead Nesbitt -- Leighlam scores 5 more (70)
Question #37: Which performer was born on February 8th? Answer: Susan -- 5 more for Leighlam (75)
Question #38: Which performer is from the county of Antrim? Answer: Tara -- Maloney gets 5 points
Question #39: Which performer is a cousin of Michael McGlynn? Answer: Eabha -- Leighlam gets 5 more points (80)
Question #40: Which soloist left a computer job to join CW? Answer: Lisa Kelly -- James gets 5 more points (50)
Question #41: Which performer was born on April 21st? Answer: Lynn & Tommy --- 5 more points for Leighlam (85)
Question #42: Which soloist studied law before joining CW? Answer: Meav -- 5 more points for Tom (65)
Question #43: Which soloist played a harp at the first CW concert? Answer: Orla -- 5 more points for Maloney (10)
Question #44: Which soloist plays a harp and violin? Answer: Tara -- 5 more points for James (55)
Question #45: Who was the first CW pipe player? Answer: John -- 5 more points for Tom (70)
Question #46: Who was the first CW Musical Director? Answer: David -- 5 more points for James (60)
Question #47: Which drummer has been with CW the longest? Answer: Ray Fean -- 5 more points for Tom (75)
Question #48: What is the name of the small handheld drum used by CW? Answer: Bodhran -- Tom scores again (80)
Question #49: What instrument does David Agnew play with CW? Answer: Oboe -- 5 more for Tom (85)
Question #50: Who lives in Slane Castle? Answer: Lord Henry -- Tom gets 5 more (90)
Question #51: Which US state has never had a CW concert? Answer: Hawaii -- 5 more for James (65)
Question #52: What was the venue of the first CW concert? Answer: The Helix -- 5 more for Leighlam (90)
Question #53: Which soloist's favorite candy is Junior Mints? Answer: Chloe & Lisa K. -- Leighlam scores 5 more (95)
Question #54: Which soloist has performed without shoes? Answer: Mairead Nesbitt -- Tom scores 5 more (95)
Question #55: Which chorus member now lives in California? Answer: Dermot -- 5 more for Tom (100)
Question #56: Which chorus member was from Canada? Answer: Amy -- 5 more points for Maloney (15)
Question #57: Which performer's solo album went on sale in March 2008? Answer: Lynn -- 5 more points for Leighlam (100)
Question #58: Which performer went to a "Whine Party"? Answer: Chloe -- 5 more points for Maloney (20)
Question #59: Which soloist runs a singing school in the US? Answer: Lisa K. -- 5 more points for James (70)
Question #60: Which soloist now lives in California? Answer: Chloe -- 5 more points for Tom (105)
Question #61: Which soloist first played the spoons at a CW concert? Answer: Lisa Lambe -- Tom scores again (110)
Question #62: Where was the Songs From The Heart DVD recorded? Answer: Powerscourt -- 5 more for Tom (115)
Question #63: What was the venue of the Destiny DVD recording? Answer: The Mansion House -- 5 more for James (75)
Question #64: What city is Mairead Carlin's hometown? Answer: Derry -- 5 more for Tom (120)
Question #65: What was the venue of the Believe DVD recording? Answer: Fox Theatre -- 5 more for Maloney (25)
Question #66: Which soloist is married to a former CW CEO? Answer: Lisa Kelly -- 5 more for Tom (125)
Question #67: Who is the former CEO that Lisa Kelly married? Answer: Scott Porter -- 5 more for Maloney (30)
Question #68: On what date did CW first appear on QVC? Answer: Feb. 1, 2011 -- 5 more for Leighlam (105)
Question #69: On what date did CW ring the bell at the NYSE? Answer: March 16, 2009 -- 5 more for Maloney (35)
Question #70: On what date was the very first CW concert? Answer: Sept. 15, 2004 -- 5 more for Leighlam (110)
Question #71: Where was the first "A New Journey" concert? Answer: Slane Castle -- 5 more for Maloney (40)
Question #72: On what date was the first CW Christmas music concert? Answer: July 17, 2007 -- Maloney scores 5 more (45)
Question #73: Which soloist made a video with "an Italian tenor"? Answer: Chloe -- Leighlam scores 5 more (115)
Question #74: Which soloist recorded an album with Ennio Morricone? Answer: Hayley -- James scores 5 more (80)
Question #75: Which soloist performed in Sweden in Nov., 2011? Answer: Alex -- Tom scores 5 more (130)
Question #76: Which soloist raised money for Afghan kids? Answer: Chloe -- 5 more for Leighlam (120)
Question #77: Which soloist first sang about "A Spaceman"? Answer: Lisa Lambe -- 5 more for Maloney (50)
Question #78: Which soloist married a "backstage crew" member? Answer: Mairead Nesbitt -- 5 more for James (85)
Question #79: Which performer had a dog stolen? Answer: Chloe -- Maloney scores 5 more (55)
Question #80: Which soloist first worked with Jim Brickman? Answer: Orla -- 5 more for Maloney (60)
Question #81: Which chorus member joined Caranua? Answer: Edel -- 5 more points for Maloney (65)
Question #82: Which soloist joined the Divinas? Answer: Meav -- 5 more points for Tom (135)
Question #83: Who was the Italian tenor from Question #73? Answer: Mr. Rinella -- 5 more points for Maloney (70)
Question #84: In what country was the Chloe/Rinella video made? Answer: Germany -- 5 more points for Leighlam (125)
Question #85: In what city was the video made? Answer: Hannover -- 5 more points for Tom (140)
Question #86: Which German singer recorded a dvd with CW? Answer: Oonagh -- 5 more points for Maloney (75)
Question #87: Who is the CW bagpipe player? Answer: Anthony -- 5 more points for Maloney (80)
Question #88: Who was the "Creative Consultant" on the Destiny dvd? Answer: Meav -- Maloney scores 5 more points (85)
Question #89: In what city was the first Maireadfest? Answer: W-B, PA. -- Maloney's on a run -- 5 more (90)
Question #90: Who was the guest singer on the Homecoming dvd? Answer: Anabel -- 5 more points for Tom (145)
Question #91: Which performer wears their hair in a ponytail on stage? Answer: Ray Fean -- 5 more points for Maloney (95)
Question #92: Which performer worked with "Extreme Rhythm"? Answer: Nicky Bailey -- Maloney gets 5 more (100)
Question #93: Which soloist recorded a cd with family at home? Answer: Mairead Nesbitt -- James scores 5 more (90)
Question #94: Which soloist performed with Andrea Bocelli? Answer: Hayley -- 5 more points for Leighlam (130)
Question #95: Which soloist was the youngest? Answer: Chloe -- 5 more points for Maloney (105)
Question #96: Which soloist performs with Rocktopia? Answer: Mairead Nesbitt -- Maloney gets 5 more (110)
Question #97: Which soloists joined Caranua? (1st names only OK) Answer: Alex & Lynn -- 5 more points for Leighlam(135)
Question #98: For which major award was CW recently nominated? Answer: Grammy -- 5 more points for Maloney (115)
Question #99: Which soloist is doing a US "Christmas tour" this month? Answer: Chloe -- 5 more points for James (95)
Question #100: Which soloist performed a solo concert/dvd at age 17? Answer: Hayley -- 5 more points for Leighlam (140)
Question #101: Which performer worked with Phil Coulter in 1995? Answer: David -- 5 more points for Tom (150)
Question #102: Who is Candy Canadiana? Answer: Amy -- Leighlam scores 5 more (145)
Question #103: Which soloist was most recently married? Answer: Susan -- Maloney scores 5 more (120)
Question #104: Who did Susan marry? Answer: Anthony --- Tom scores 5 more (155)
Question #105: Which soloist has a sister named Sophie? Answer: Hayley -- Maloney scores 5 more (125)
Question #106: Which soloist has a sister named Naomi? Answer: Chloe -- 5 more for Leighlam (150)
Question #107: Which soloist has a sister named Joanne? Answer: Lisa K. -- Leighlam scores 5 more (155)
Question #108: Which soloist has a brother named Karl? Answer: Mairead N. -- 5 more points for Maloney (130)
Question #109: Which soloist is related to "Twink"? Answer: Chloe -- Maloney scores 5 more (135)
Question #110: Which soloist is related to John Gaffney? Answer: Eabha -- 5 more for Maloney (140)
Question #111: Which soloist has a sister named Aine? Answer: Mairead Carlin -- 5 more for Leighlam (160)
Question #112: Which soloist is related to Harry Porter? Answer: Lisa K. -- Leighlam scores 5 more points (165)
Question #113: What is the famous outdoor venue in Colorado? Answer: Red Rocks -- Leighlam scores again (170)
Question #114: Name a famous CW venue in Manhattan, New York City. Answer: Radio City MH -- 5 more for Leighlam (175)
Question #115: Name a famous CW outdoor venue in Los Angeles. Answer: "The Greek" -- Maloney scores 5 more (145)
Question #116: What is the first name of Mairead Nesbitt's husband? Answer: Jim -- Tom scores 5 more (160)
Question #117: Which tv show hosted CW on March 13, 2009? Answer: Today -- Leighlam scores 5 more (180)
Question #118: What was the venue for the Homecoming dvd recording? Answer: 3Arena -- Maloney scores 5 more (150)
Question #119: What CW song had the largest chorus? Answer: O Holy Night -- 5 more for Leighlam (185)
Question #120: Who were the children with CW on the Believe dvd? Answer: The GYS -- 5 more for Maloney (155)
Question #121: Which soloist joined The Bloody Irish? Answer: Lisa L. -- Maloney scores 5 more (160)
Question #122: Which soloist's CD is titled Take Me With You? Answer: Lynn -- Leighlam scores 5 more (190)
Question #123: Which soloist's CD is titled Raining Up? Answer: Mairead N. -- Leighlam scores again (195)
Question #124: Which soloist's CD is titled The Water Is Wide? Answer: Orla -- 5 more for Maloney (165)
Question #125: Which soloist did an ice bucket video from Spain? Answer: Susan -- Maloney gets 5 more (170)
Question #126: Which soloist made an ice bucket video with her son? Answer: Alex -- Maloney scores 5 more (175)
Question #127: Which soloist made an ice bucket video with NO sound? Answer: Orla -- 5 more points for Maloney (180)
Question #128: Which tv show hosted CW on April 21, 2009? Answer: DWTS -- Maloney scores 5 more (185)
Question #129: Which soloist made an ice bucket video with her 'mum'? Answer: Mairead N. -- James gets 5 more points (100)
Question #130: Which performer is now Mrs. O'Donovan? Answer: Una -- 5 more points for Tom (165)
Question #131: Which performer joined Eiscara? Answer: Lorraine -- 5 more points for Maloney (190)
Question #132: Which performer made a video with a suitcase and cows? Answer: Julie Feeney -- Maloney scores again (195)
Question #133: Which performer was a member of Seraphim? Answer: Sarah -- 5 more points for Maloney (200)
Question #134: Which soloist plans to be married next month? Answer: Tara -- Maloney gets 5 more (205)
Question #135: Which soloist sang with The Bluebelles? Answer: Lynn -- 5 more for Maloney (210)
Question #136: Who was the other drummer with Ray at the first CW concert? Answer: Robbie -- Leighlam scores 5 more (200)
Question #137: Which soloist sang with The High Kings in 2013? Answer: Meav -- 5 more for Leighlam (205)
Question #138: Who made the CD Saturn Return? Answer: Lynn -- Leighlam scores again (210)
Question #139: Who made the CD Cashmere? Answer: Amy -- Leighlam scores again (215)
Question #140: Who made the CD Odyssey? Answer: Hayley -- Leighlam is on a run (220)
Question #141: Who made the CD Hiding Away? Answer: Lisa Lambe -- Leighlam gets 5 more points (225)
Question #142: Who made the DVD Walking In The Air? Answer: Chloe -- Leighlam scores 5 more (230)
Question #143: Where was my first live CW concert? Answer: Ft. Wayne -- Leighlam scores again (235)
***THE CONTEST WILL END ON DEC. 14TH, 2017, at 9 PM ET. Prize(s) will be mailed Dec. 15th.***
***PLEASE JUST GIVE THE ANSWER WITHOUT EXTRA INFO. IF THE ANSWER IS A PLACE, DON'T GIVE THE DATE. WHEN YOU DO, IT LIMITS THE RANGE OF POSSIBLE FUTURE QUESTIONS.***THANK YOU.***
