Back in April there was a wonderful interview with Méav in The Irish Examiner, which we wanted to share with our readers. In it, Méav describes her most treasured possession: the heirloom piano her father gave her. To Méav, the piano represents her own life's musical history, as well as her father's. It's a wonderful read, and we know you'll enjoy it.

CLICK HERE to read the full article.

We at celticmeav.com are celebrating our 2nd anniversary this October! To celebrate this milestone, as well as the launch of the NEW Official Méav Fanclub hosted by our website, we are holding an essay contest and giving away some extraordinary prizes this year. Last year Méav was gracious enough to give us autographed copies of her solo CDs for our anniversary contest, and this year, she topped herself!

Contest Entry Guidelines: In 500 words or less, tell us about your favorite memory of Méav as a Celtic Woman. Write anything you'd like to convey about a special Méav moment and why it was a highlight for you.

E-mail your entries no later than October 20, 2007 to: celticmeav@yahoo.com
Subject: Méav essay.

Prizes:
First place is a very rare, very limited, size M, autographed "Celtic Woman World Tour 2007" denim jacket from Méav's own collection! These jackets were only given to the cast and crew of CW. Plus a copy of the DVD, "Celtic Woman: A Christmas Celebration" from the fansite staff.
Thank you Méav for giving away such a wonderful piece of CW history!

  
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Second place is a t-shirt with Méav's picture, and a signed Silver Sea CD from Méav.

  
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Third place prize is a signed red Celtic Woman scarf from Méav, and special gift from the fan club director.

  
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Contest Rules:
1. Eligibility. To be eligible to win the www.celticmeav.com anniversary contest prizes, entries must be completed and received by the Fanclub Director (Marie-France) by the set deadline. One entry per person. All entries must be submitted from a valid e-mail account. You must also be able to provide a mailing address to receive the prize. Everyone except the fanclub director and the panel of judges is eligible to submit an entry. Each entry will be assigned a number. 2.Disclaimer. Sponsor, all participating sponsors and any of their respective parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, directors, officers, professional advisors, employees and agencies will not be responsible for: (a) any late, lost, misrouted, garbled, distorted, or damaged transmissions or entries; (b) telephone, electronic, hardware, software, network, Internet, or other computer- or communications-related malfunctions or failures; (c) any Contest disruptions, injuries, losses or damages caused by events beyond the control of Sponsor.
3.Contest Period. The Contest period begins on the day "The Lark Newsletter" is published, September 30, 12:01 AM Pacific Time and ends October 20 at 11:59 pm Pacific time. All entries must be received by the Deadline to be eligible to win the prize.
4. Prize Awarding. A panel of judges will choose the winner using a designated point system in regards to originality and content. Judges will be given essays as numbered entries only; judges will NOT know the name or any information on the person who submitted the entry. The essays with the highest points will win the designated prizes. Odds of winning a prize depend on number of eligible entries received. All prizes will be awarded. If the prize is not claimed within fourteen (14) days after delivery of e-mail notification, it will be forfeited and awarded to an alternate winner. Prizes are not transferable. ALL PRIZES ARE AWARDED "AS IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE).
5. Notification. Winners will be notified by e-mail by October 30, 2007. To claim a prize, winners should follow the instructions contained in their e-mail notification.
6. Use of Winner's Name, Likeness, etc. Except where prohibited by law, entry into the contest constitutes permission to use winners' name, likeness and/or prize information, without limitation, for promotional purposes without further permission or compensation. By entering this contest, you are giving www.celticmeav.com copyright of all materials entered and will allow us to use the entries in future publishings and promotions.
7.General Release. By entering the Contest, you release www.celticmeav.com , participating sponsors and any of their respective parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, directors, officers, employees and agencies (collectively, the "Released Parties") from any liability whatsoever, and waive any and all causes of action, related to any claims, costs, injuries, losses, or damages of any kind arising out of or in connection with the Contest or delivery, misdelivery, acceptance, possession, use of or inability to use any prize (including, without limitation, claims, costs, injuries, losses and damages related to personal injuries, death, damage to or destruction of property, rights of publicity or privacy, defamation or portrayal in a false light, whether intentional or unintentional), whether under a theory of contract, tort (including negligence), warranty or other theory.
8.Copyright Notice. The Contest and all accompanying materials are copyright © 2007. All rights reserved. The sponsor of the Contest is www.celticmeav.com , The Official Fanclub website of Méav, and Marie-France, Website-Editor/Fanclub Director.