 In 1990 she published a collection of poetry, "Selected fables of La Fontaine" and in 1997 a volume of prose and poetry with Warren O'Connell, "Duet for two Dubs".She was a regular contributor to the "Sunday miscellany" on RTÉ Radio, briefly worked as the "Evening Press" theatre critic, and sat on the board of various cultural institutions.She was a member of the Irish Byron Society, hosting its annual midsummer garden party at her home in Blackrock, Newtown House.