Ailish was born in Ireland and emigrated to the U.S. in 1997 with her then 9-year old daughter, Alannah. She began writing poetry almost thirty years ago and the thought processes that imagine the tribulations and joys of humanity have given her many pauses to ponder life's leavings. She has had a number of poems published, has won one award and has been short-listed and long-listed in several major competitions.