Career
On 5 May 1956 she broke the world record in high jump in Belfast with a jump of 1.74 meters, breaking the record of 1.73 meters set by Aleksandra Chudina of the Union of the Soviet Socialist Republics on 22 May 1954. Her record was broken on 14 July 1956 in Bucharest by Iolanda BalaČ™ of Romania. As well as athletics she excelled at hockey where she was a regular choice for the Ireland Women"s team, playing at forward.
Also represented Ireland as an international Squash player.