Hello and welcome.

I am a Dublin-based music historian fascinated by what might be described as the ‘human happening’ (to borrow from Dame Ethel Smyth) surrounding musical works. This curiosity fuelled my PhD research, which addressed the early choral and solo vocal works of Ethel Smyth from a biographical perspective, situating the music within its historical context and considering the religious, political, and social influences behind its creation. You can read more about this work here.

My broader research interests include women’s biographies; the suffrage movements in England and Ireland; women’s networks; vocal works of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries; and the relationship between music and literature.

My week is divided between two wonderful institutions that offer me the opportunity to contribute to both academia and the public sector. I work at TU Dublin Conservatoire as a Research Assistant, where I support Junior Musicianship and the Research Foundation for Music in Ireland. I’m also the Education and Administration Officer for Chamber Choir Ireland, where I facilitate learning opportunities for those with a love of all things choral.

Since 2024 I have been the elected Honorary Secretary for the Society for Musicology in Ireland. I am also the Social Media Officer for the Women in Global Music Network, and a founding member of the Dublin Musicology Collective.

If you would like to get in touch about my research, public speaking, or collaborative projects, please reach out via the contact page.