Often likened to Mary Black she has carved out a niche spot on the Irish music scene.
She chose to go public to quash the mis-placed shame that is slapped on victims of sexual abuse.
She is a recovering alcoholic and anorexic/bulimic and lives to sing and play music, to write and be herself.
One for the javelin as a teenager and another gold All Ireland medal for the long puck.
She could hit a sliotar (Irish hurling ball) further than any other girl of her age in Ireland.