Susan performs both Irish traditional and classical music, specialising in concertina and concert flute. She was awarded the Dónal ‘Doc’ Gleeson Award at University College Cork and the Bank of Ireland Endeavour Award for Performance.

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She studied traditional music with Michelle O’Sullivan, Anne McAuliffe, and Niall Vallely, developing a strong grounding in the North Kerry and Sliabh Luachra repertoires. She later became a performer with Siamsa Tíre, the National Folk Theatre of Ireland, Tralee, and has appeared on radio and television, including TG4’s traditional music programme Geantraí.

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Recent performances include an appearance at Sheahan Cottage, Finuge, with Sheila Garry and Matt Griffin as part of the Architecture Kerry Festival, celebrating the musical heritage of North Kerry.

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Alongside traditional music, Susan maintains an active classical performance practice. As a flautist she performs at concerts, weddings, and formal events, and has appeared with ensembles including Kerry Choral Union, contributing to their recording for RTÉ Drivetime.

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A distinctive feature of her work is the blending of traditional and contemporary repertoire. She has performed crossover works including Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin’s Between Worlds Suite at the National Concert Hall and RTÉ, Bill Whelan’s Seville Suite in Siamsa Tíre and Budapest, and John Cage’s Scottish Circus at the Barbican Centre, London.

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Susan also works as a creative director, developing productions that bring together music, theatre, and cultural heritage. Recent projects include Their Memory Will Endure at Siamsa Tíre, Into Light and Kaleidoscope for Culture Night at MTU’s Island of Geese campus, and the Teach Siamsa Finuge 50th Anniversary Festival in 2024.

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Through performance and creative direction, her work continues to explore the relationship between music, place, and living tradition.​