Dr Kirke completed her undergraduate medical education in Ireland and specialist dermatology qualification (CCST) in Newcastle, UK. She has worked in the public dermatology service in Ireland as a dermatology trainee and temporary consultant and now works full time in private practice. She deals with the full range of dermatology conditions, in all age groups, with special interest in acne, eczema, psoriasis, vulval dermatology and skin cancer.