From Ballaghaderreen Co. Roscommon, Julie trained at the Gaiety School of Acting. She also holds a Diploma in Drama in Education and an MA in Drama & Theatre Studies from UCC. She continues to train regularly. Most recent training with director Anne Bogart, Theatre du Soliel and Junk Ensemble.

As an actor Julie’s most recent theatre performance in 2026 was in Blue Raincoat’s production of Ubu Roi ★★★★★ “An outstanding trashy masterpiece.” The Irish Times.

As a writer AN ANT CALLED AMY, Julie’s first play for young audiences, directed by Raymond Keane continues to tour nationally and internationally. It has been performed at Baboró Festival Galway, The Ark for Dublin Theatre Festival, Traverse Theatre Edinburgh for Imaginate Festival, The Egg @ Theatre Royal Bath, Polka Theatre London, Belgrade Theatre Coventry, Kilkenny Arts Festival, Carlow Arts Festival. ★★★★★ “A magical, thought-provoking lesson in learning to slow down.” The Irish Times.

Julie is thrilled to be one of the participating artists on the Branar Meitheal 2025-2026 programme. She is currently developing her next play for a young audience.

In 2025 Julie was commissioned by King House Boyle & Roscommon County Council to write & direct a piece of theatre commemorating the 30th Year Anniversary of King House. BETHROTHED was performed in July 2025.

Autumn 2026 sees Julie collaborate again with Roscommon County Council/Creative Ireland when she will perform her new one woman show SHOWBAND BINGO in a number of Day Care facilities; part of the Creative Ireland Live Music in Healthcare Settings Programme 2026.

Since moving back to her home town of Ballaghaderreen during covid, Julie has embraced Community Theatre as both writer/director/facilitator. As director; THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE, BIG MAGGIE, THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN, THE FIELD, DANCING AT LUGHNASA all performed at Ballaghaderreen Arts Festival with invitations then to Westport Townhall, Roscommon Arts Centre, Hawkswell Sligo and Backstage Longford. As writer; BRIDESHEAD, PINK MAKES THE BOYS WINK (Kilkenny Arts Festival), YOU KNOW WHERE TO FIND ME. (Boyle Arts Festival).

As drama facilitator Julie has worked extensively with HSE, Daughters of Charity, St. Michael’s House, Brothers of Charity. She has been involved in the Creative Schools and the Artist in School programmes.