Elaine is from Charleville. Elaine graduated from UCC with a BSc Honours Chemistry degree in 2005. She went on to work in a GP practice in Charleville for 13 years. Elaine completed a Diploma in Practice Management in 2012 and a Certificate in Phlebotomy in 2017. She joined the team at Áth Trasna in May 2022 as a member of the administration team. In February 2023, Elaine accepted the position of Practice Support Manager.