One of the soloists from Michael Flatleys world-renowned  Lord of The Dance Show,  Máire hails from Co Offaly in Ireland. Born into a family steeped in traditional music she learned to play many instruments including the Bodhrán (an upright Irish Frame Drum made from the skin of a goat !!) from an early age. With many All-Ireland Titles to her credit,  Máire has always been very active in the music scene throughout Ireland and Europe. She performed on the Ceol Tigh Neachtain CD .Moving to Australia in the 90's she was part of Sydney based bands 'Roisín' and  'Reels on Wheels'. She was offered the lead role of Fiddle Soloist with 'Riverdance' for their upcoming extensive five month Tour of Australia, the success of which speaks for itself!! It was during this Tour that Michael Flatley offered her the role as a Soloist with the original production of  Lord of The Dance,  which was just about to take America by storm.

She has performed with the production since, touring the USA, Canada, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico and Australia. Máire moved to Las Vegas in 2002 to perform with the production when Michael Flatley reopened his show at The Venetian Hotel and Casino Resort. Joining forces with close friend and fellow fiddler, Brenda Curtin, the girls formed 'The Bridies' and performed at many local venues in Las Vegas. 2004 saw the girls recording their debut CD '4 and 9' which they released when they returned for a 4 month nationwide sellout tour of Ireland.
In 2006 she toured again in Ireland with 'TheBridies' where they launched their second album'13' and their new show.
Between Bridie Shows Maire has performed with Michael Flatleys new Show, Celtic Tiger which made its debut at Madison Square Garden, New York. In 2007.
She appeared in Croke Park Stadium, with The Bridies for the Irish equivelant of the Superbowl.
2010 looks to be the year of the Bridie kicking off with a five city USA tour planned for March/April as well as several Irish Festivals during that time including their 6th Invitation to perform at Green Tie Event in Denver Colorado for MCPN.