Nickname: Macker
Hometown: Malahide, Dublin
Occupation/study: Primary School Teacher/ Research and Masters in Business and Entrepreneurship
Biggest professional achievement: Achieving a first-class honour in my recently completed Masters
Favourite Irish slang word and meaning: Going hatchet (celebrating a win really well)
Favourite Australian slang word: Oath – urban dictionary has been used a lot when messaging the girls and staff
First thing that comes to mind when you think of Australia: Warmer weather
Pre-game superstitions or routines whilst playing Gaelic football: Dip in the cold Irish Sea the night before a game
Favourite meal the night before a game: Rice stir-fry
Three apps you could’ve live without: WhatsApp and Google maps
Favourite emoji: Monkey faces!
Favourite animal and why: Elephants, because they are chilled but powerful
Favourite holiday destination: Cape Town, soon to be Melbourne
The most famous person you have met: Paul O’Connell
The most famous person you would like to meet: J.K. Rowling
Dream place to live in the world: Undecided
The funniest/weirdest thing that has happened to you: ??
Hidden talent: Not knowing the words to a single song (but making my own version and singing along anyway)
Best advice you have ever received: Take risks and push yourself out of your comfort zone
Guilty pleasure: Golden Crisp (Irish Chocolate bar)
