Catherine trained in Ireland, England, Scotland, Russia and the United States. She has a Diploma in Drama Arts & Theatre Studies from NUIM, an MA in Drama & Performance from UCD. She recently returned from New York training in Suzuki & Viewpoints with Anne Bogart & the SITI Company. Founding Drama Works Ireland, Catherine specialises in directing & drama facilitation. Other work includes writing & performance. Directing credits include: The Crucible, The Railway Children, Dancing at Lughnasa.