Cathy has worked as a freelance illustrator since 1989.

She has worked mostly as an editorial illustrator, being a regular contributor to such publications as The Irish Times and The Sunday Business Post.

Other clients include An Post, Trocaire,The Carers Association,Barabbas theatre company,The Down Syndrome Centre,The Library Council of Ireland, The National Library and The Food Safety Authority.

Cathy has lived in Co.Kilkenny since 1995 and worked with a local potter on a limited range of ceramic designs between 1999 and 2001.

A lot of her work is now for private commissions.

Cathy likes to garden - but she's not very good at it yet!