Moved to Wexford, County Wexford, Ireland, at the age of 12
Her parents own the Scissors Empire hair salon in Wexford
Studied acting in Dublin, Ireland, at the Gaiety School of Acting for two years, from 2006 to 2008
Has won multiple Irish Film & Television Awards, including Best TV Actress in 2013 for her work in Love/Hate and Best Support TV Actress in 2018 for her work in Peaky Blinders
Awards
2018IFTA Film & Drama Awards-Best Actress in a Supporting Role Drama:winner
2017IFTA Film & Drama Awards-Best Actress in a Supporting Role Drama:winner
2015IFTA Film & Drama Awards-Best Actress in a Lead Role Drama:winner
2015IFTA Film & Drama Awards-Best Actress in a Supporting Role Drama:nominated