Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I am married to Edmund. I have 3 sons, 2 daughters and 8 grandchildren.

Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do (or did if retired)?
What I love most about what I do is knowing that there’s a family who doesn’t have to wonder where they will sleep tonight because of the program we offer at Jeremiah’s Place. We bring hope to the families we serve.

Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community and your favorite dishes there?
The Picnic Cafe – Southern egg salad sandwich. Shenanigans Irish Pub – Fish & chips.

Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community? And if you moved here, where were you from originally?
I lived in Dahlonega from 2005-2010 and returned in 2015. I am originally from Ireland.

Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community and why?
Jimmy Faulkner. His integrity and honesty. His passion for Jeremiah’s Place. He is unassuming, a man of few words but when he speaks everyone listens.

Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
To Ireland to see my Mom

Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Gone With The Wind

Q: What advice would you give to people?
Never take away anyone’s “HOPE” it might be all they have left.

Q: What is something on your bucket list?
To take an Amtrak vacation.

Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
The Moody Blues

Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Dahlonega General Store

Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
President Trump. Because of him I’m a citizen. We would meet for lunch at Montaluce Winery.

Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
My favorite thing most definitely is the people. The way the whole community comes together to support each other.

Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Retired and spending my time split between Ireland and USA.

Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I’m actually very shy.

Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Garmisch, Germany in the Bavarian Alps.

Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
My favorite month is September because I know the weather is finally going to cool down. Christmas is my favorite holiday. The best single day is March 17, St. Patrick’s Day and it’s also our wedding anniversary.

Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
My relationship with my husband.

Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My family.

Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Chanel and a new born baby.

Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Family. Safety. My happy place.