Bridie lives with her husband and two grown up children in the scenic village of Belcoo, Co Fermanagh.

Always having a great interest in art, Bridie decided to join an art class in the Technical College, Enniskillen in the 1980's with Marie Prenter as her tutor. Since then she has not put the brushes down, painting a variety of subjects including local scenic surroundings, dogs, birds and wild life in oils or watercolours. She uses various materials to paint on from canvas, wood and old discarded slate. Over the years she has painted for friends and family. Her works can be found in Ireland, England, America and Denmark. Recently the President of Ireland, Mary McAleese was presented with one of her paintings when she visited Belcoo. Bridie regards painting as one of the most enjoyable and rewarding hobbies one could have.