Born in Drogheda, Co Louth, I was a pupil of the late Harry McCaffrey. On retiring from competitive dancing; I taught dancing in Dublin and Drogheda for 6 years, during which time I produced Ulster and All Ireland Champions.

In 1975, I migrated to Australia where I lived firstly in Melbourne , then Adelaide and now reside on the Central Coast of New South Wales.

I have taught Irish dancing all over Australia , New Zealand and parts of the USA .

I have previously judged Worlds, All Ireland, North American, Western Region and throughout Australia and New Zealand .