She was elected as a Kerry county councillor in 2014 on her first attempt. A teacher by profession, she is a community activist in her area and is involved with a number of local organisations, including the Waterville Rowing Club and the Charlie Chaplin Comedy Film Festival.

They will be getting a TD who is entirely committed to sustainable community development and the re-invigoration of rural Ireland.

To stem the decline in population in small towns, villages and countryside and to ensure a balanced development between urban and rural areas.

The establishment of a pilot project for upland farming areas of Iveragh with co-operation between Dept of Agriculture and European partner agencies.