Niamh has grown up with horses, starting early in lead rein classes on a fluffy Shetland named Bondo, was a member of the East Donegal Pony Club and has been a member and regularly competes with the SJI, Five Stars Tour and Youngster Tour Ireland, also hunts with the Donegal Harriers when she gets a chance.

Niamh gained her BHSAI certificate training with Grainne Sugars in Calliaghstown Riding Centre in Co.Dublin which is a British Horse Society training and examination centre.

Calliaghstown has an excellent reputation for high-class training.

Niamh has a keen interest in showjumping and enjoys competing her homebred horses.