de Búrca attended school in the Dominican Convent on Eccles street in Dublin.
When de Búrca heard of the insurrection she immediately went into the city centre to find out what was needed.
de Búrca spent one night at home during the rising and worked as a messenger for Patrick Pearse on her way out of the centre of the city.
She returned the following day and served there aiding in treating the injured until the building was collapsing due to the fire caused by shelling.
[3] The Red Cross armlet and apron that she wore is on display in the National Museum of Ireland.