Originally from Ballybrittas, Co. Laois, Patricia has lived in Monasterevin for the past 16 years with her husband Michael. She has two adult sons, and three dogs.
A former trade union shop steward, she represented workers in Tyna Knitwear in Monasterevin and is active in local community groups including Monasterevin/Kildangan First Responders Group, Monasterevin Community Centre, and Housing Action Kildare.
Patricia sits on the Budgetary Oversight Committee and is Sinn Féin Spokesperson for Older People.
Patricia has constituency offices in Monasterevin and Athy and holds clinics across South Kildare.