Celtic Christian Music -- Not Just for St. Patrick's Day!
Celtic Christian music is beautiful and inspiring all year long, not just for Saint Patrick's Day!
Most people are at least somewhat familiar with Celtic music, but did you know there is a thriving genre of music known as Celtic Christian music? What better way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, Christmas, or anytime than by enjoying some of these fine Celtic Christian artists and bands!
Some of the most popular Celtic Christian entertainers include: Iona, Ceili Rain, Moya Brennan, Eden's Bridge, Sheila Walsh, The Crossing, Ric Blair Band, Jeff Johnson, Dave Bainbridge, Robin Mark, Kathryn Scott, Flatfoot 56, Troy Donockley, Deep Still, Leahys, Carol Arblaster, Skip Cleavinger, Noirin Niriann, and Daniel Nelson.
The following sections will introduce you to some of today's popular Celtic Christian artists and their music. If you would like to find out more about Celtic Christian Music, join the Celtic Christian Music Group.
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Moya Brennan
Máire Ní Bhraonáin

Moya Brennan is the sister of Enya, a founding member of Clannad, and a Celtic Christian artist.
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More About Moya Brennan
Moya Brennan Music
Iona

Iona is a popular Celtic rock band from the United Kingdom, which was formed in the late 1980s by lead vocalist Joanne Hogg and instrumentalists David Fitzgerald and Dave Bainbridge.
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More About Iona
Iona Music
Ceili Rain

Ceili Rain is a Celtic music band founded in 1995 by lead singer Bob Halligan, Jr.
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More About Ceili Rain
Ceili Rain Music
Sheila Walsh

Sheila Walsh was born July 5, 1956 in Ayr near Glasgow, Scotland. She is a popular Scottish-born Celtic Christian vocalist, songwriter, author and former co-host of the 700 Club. She has pursued a musical career as a songwriter and singer and has recorded several albums of new Christian music and traditional hymns arranged to a Celtic sound.
Articles about Sheila Walsh
Sheila Walsh - Celtic Worship
Sheila Walsh Music
Eden's Bridge

Eden's Bridge is a a Christian band whose style covers elements of Celtic folk, pop, and rock.
Eden's Bridge Articles:
Eden's Bridge Releases New Celtic Worship
The new Eden's Bridge website is coming soon!
Eden's Bridge Music
Troy Donockley & Dave Bainbridge

Troy Donockley has built up a formidable reputation as both a Composer /Arranger and Musician /Performer. He is also a leading virtuoso of the Uilleann Pipes. He has performed and is known all over the place - Europe, Middle/Far East, Australia, Japan, USA and has worked and recorded with various other artists such as Iona, Maddy Prior, Maire Brennan (Clannad), Nightwish, Midge Ure, Barbara Dickson, Roy Harper, Alan Stivell, Lesley Garrett, Status Quo, Del Amitri, Mostly Autumn and more.
Troy Donockley & Dave Bainbridge Articles
Celtic Spotlight on Dave Bainbridge and Troy Donockley - From Silence
Dave Bainbridge -- Veil of Gossamer
Troy Donockley Music
Ric Blair Band

The Ric Blair Band is a Christian Celtic, folk rock group on Scottish Castle Records who play traditional Irish music and Christian music on uilleann pipes, whistle, Irish fiddle, guitar vocals, Bodhran, etc.
Ric Blair Band Articles
Blair Band provides St. Patrick's Day Celtic music & merriment in Nashville (with slideshow)
Blair Band plays 3rd & Lindsley for St. Patrick's Day 2010
Celtic Spotlight: The Ric Blair Band Fields of Freedom
Celtic Spotlight: The Ric Blair Band
Ric Blair Band Music
Skip Cleavinger
Uilleann Pipes, Highland Pipes, & Tin Whistle

Skip Cleavinger started playing the Highland pipes over 30 years ago while in junior high school. After about 25 years of competing in individual and pipe band competitions and focusing primarily on a traditional Highland bagpipe repertoire, Skip began to develop an interest in traditional Irish music. He began playing the tin whistle and eventually obtained a set of Irish or "uilleann" pipes. Skip is active in the Nashville recording industry, and he tours several weeks each year with Michael W. Smith and Amy Grant. Skip was also the piper in the group, Ceili Rain, for many years. His music is eloquent and beautiful.
Skip Cleavinger on MySpace
Skip Cleavinger Music
Carol Arblaster
Inspirational Celtic Harp Music

Carol Arblaster is a self taught Celtic Harpist, vocalist, and songwriter who has co-written many songs with her husband Paul Arblaster. Her songs are based on the background of the early Celtic Christians of the British Isles.
Articles about Carol Arblaster:
Celtic Spotlight: Carol Arblaster
Carol Arblaster and Other Celtic Harp Music
Celtic Christian Music on eBay
Feedback: Your Favorite Celtic Christian Artists
Who are your favorite Celtic Christian artists and why?
Please take a moment to list some of your favorite Celtic Christian artists are and tell why you like them. If I don't have them on this lens, I might include them in the future!
If you just want to say hi, the Guestbook is below.
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leahjsongs
Dec 17, 2011 @ 1:17 pm | delete
- Moira Brennan :)
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pianolessongirl Dec 5, 2011 @ 10:36 pm | delete
- Beautiful music....thanks for the inspiration!
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q292u
Jul 7, 2011 @ 8:54 am | delete
- I like Enya & Clannad. Meinly the electronicy bits..
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JoshK47
Jul 4, 2011 @ 9:46 am | delete
- Lovely lens! I may need to check some of these artists out, I love the Celtic sound.
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MarkFashionista
Mar 16, 2011 @ 6:47 am | delete
- Very nice lens. I love this music, so relaxing!
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The Best in Celtic Christian Music
Rogha: The Best of Clannad
People may argue whether or not this 19-track, 65- more...2 points
Fields of Freedom
The Ric Blair Band: Fields of Freedom, Celtic Hymn more...1 point
Celtic Treasures 50 Hymns and Songs of the Celtic Tradition by Various
Three discs, 48 tracks, including Blessed Assuranc more...1 point
Ceili Rain: Say Kay-Lee
Pop-rock with a Celtic twist! If the Beatles and t more...1 point
The Gothard Sisters - The First Noel
Christmas
Amazon Price: $12.00 (as of 02/15/2012)![]()
If you enjoyed "The First Noel" video above, you will love "Christmas" from the Gothard Sisters!
Celtic Christmas Music
Celtic Christmas projects are quite popular and very beautiful to hear. Quite a few Celtic performers who don't normally produce Christian projects will do a noteworthy Christmas project. Celtic Christmas music is one of my favorite types of music to enjoy. Celtic Christmas Projects on Amazon
Celtic Christmas Music on eBay
Wild Goose Awards
The best in Celtic Christian Music
In 2007, the Celtic Christian Music Page at www.christianactivities.com/celtic joined forces with the Celtic Christian Music Group on Yahoo to sponsor the first 2009 Wild Goose Awards for the best in Celtic Christian Music. More About the Wild Goose Awards

Resources, Links, Related Lenses, Guestbook
Resources and Links
Who Was the Man Known as St. Patrick? - Find out more about the patron St. of Ireland and a leader in the early Celtic Church
Strange and Weird Facts About Ireland for St. Patrick's Day - Ireland has always been a land of myth and legend from leprechauns to fairies, but sometimes truth is stranger than fiction. In honor of St. Patrick's day, here are some of the strangest facts about Ireland.
Poems for St. Patrick's Day
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- Nice lense. Enya is a great singer :)
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- I love Celtic music and own 3 of the CD's you referenced!
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- Which Celtic Christian CDs do you own? Do you have any other favorite Celtic Christian artists I should know about?
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