From Ballaghaderreen Co. Roscommon, Julie holds a Diploma in Drama in Education, an MA in Drama & Theatre Studies from UCC &  trained at the Gaiety School of Acting. Julie is the writer & performer of AN ANT CALLED AMY, her first play for young audiences, directed by Raymond Keane & co-produced by Roscommon Arts Centre (RAC). AN ANT CALLED AMY has toured nationally & performed at Baboró Festival Galway, Imaginate Festival Edinburgh, Kilkenny Arts Festival, Dublin Theatre Festival, Polka Theatre London,  Belgrade Theatre Coventry & Carlow Arts Festivals. ★★★★★ “A magical, thought-provoking lesson in learning to slow down.” The Irish Times.

In 2024 Julie was Theatre Artist in Residence in RAC allowing her time & space to consider her next play for young audiences. 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.

Julie is thrilled to be one of the participating artists on the Branar Meitheal 2025-2026 programme.