[2][3] Hensey worked in public relations for many years as well as arts administration.
She worked for festivals including Slógadh, Éigse Mrs Crotty, Oidhreacht an Chláir, and Consairtín.
She is on the selection panel for the Gradam Ceoil TG4 awards.
Hensey is the producer of Heather Breeze, the Mist-Covered Mountain, Béal Maidine, An Ghaoth Aniar, the Late Session, and An Ghealach Ghorm as well as sports programmes, current affairs, and history shows.
Hensey studied early modern history with Maynooth University and got a PhD in 2012.