Originally from Co. Wexford, Máire lives and works in Dublin. She is currrently Assistant Arts Officer - Participation and Learning for Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, Máire holds a BA in Fine Art, a H.Dip in Community Arts Education and an MLitt in Art Education.

Máire has previously held the role of Community Arts Officer for Droichead Arts Centre in Drogheda .Having worked as a freelance artist in various community, educational and cultural settings for almost fifteen years both at home and abroad she is interested in the development and research of the participatory arts sector.