I was born and raised and still live in Dublin, Ireland. My late
husband passed away in 2013 and since then I have shared my home with my
dachshund, Bailey.
I have
three beautiful granddaughters - 6 year old twins, Martha and Zara and their 5
year old sister, Eve.
Semi-retirement
some years ago gave me the opportunity to fulfil a long-held ambition to go to
college as a mature student and I have just completed a BA (Hons) degree in
Theology by distance learning. My Toastmasters experience came in very useful
when writing assignments. As a toastmaster since 2002, I have written and
delivered many speeches and this meant I understood the importance of a strong,
engaging opening, of staying on message, of making my points in a logical
manner and of rounding off my assignment with a conclusion summing up my
message and harking back to the opening.
I love my
Irish culture, especially its rich language, traditional music and dance. For
relaxation I enjoy walking and reading and I regularly attend Irish set dancing
sessions and ceilidhs.
My
business background has mostly been in the legal profession, with its complex
rules and highest standards of probity, under the direction of the Law Society.
For 25 years I was Accounts Executive and Legal Executive in the areas of
conveyancing and probate. I understand how to maintain an organisation's
financial stability and how to read and dissect complex documents. In addition,
I am steeped in the culture and principles of Toastmasters. I know what works and
what needs improving. That's why I am standing.
