Julie is originally from Ballaghaderreen in Co. Roscommon. She is a graduate of the Gaiety School of Acting, Dublin and also holds an LLCM Diploma in Drama in Education and an MA in Drama and Theatre Studies from UCC.

Most recent theatre work includes a National Tour of Julie’s first play written for 5 – 8 year olds, AN ANT CALLED AMY. Co-produced by Roscommon Arts Centre with support from Arts Council of Ireland, the show tells the story of a busy little ant who learns to slow down and embrace her brother’s memory in the everyday. Julie also starred in NO MAGIC PILL (Sept/Oct 2022) by Christian O’Reilly for Town Hall Galway/ Civic Theatre and Dublin Theatre Festival. The play is set in the early 1980’s and is inspired by the life of the infamous disability rights campaigner Martin Naughton.

Other theatre credits include IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY - a new folk musical by Amy Day performed at Strokestown Park House and National Famine Museum. The story is based on the events leading up to the assignation of the Landlord of Strokestown Park House; Major Denis Mahon. We follow the tenants struggle to survive before they embark on the now infamous Famine walk from Strokestown to Dublin and their journey on to Canada via Liverpool on board the coffin ships in the hope of a better life. Julie played the central role of Bridget. A mother of four who is forced to go against everything she believes and wrong the people she loves most so that her family may survive. Julie works extensively as a voice over artist and narrator and is currently working for Longford County Council narrating a new documentary about the big houses in Co. Longford.

She works extensively as a drama facilitator in many sectors including schools and health care settings. Julie was the recipient of an Arts Council Agility Award in 2021 which has allowed her to collaborate with Jim Eoins - an ex-showband member and nursing home resident to develop a new one woman show with showband music at its heart.