From Walsh Island, Co. Offaly, Fidelma Melia worked for ICSA in 2013 and returned to the post of administration officer in February 2015.

A graduate of Athlone IT, where she completed a certificate in business, Fidelma worked in sales, administration and customer services in the mobile phone industry for ten years. She has also worked as a Community Development Officer with Portarlington Community Development Association, where she was involved in projects on agri-diversification, business, education, community resilience and tourism.

Her family have a small farm and Fidelma is also involved with Foróige, both locally in Walsh Island and as a member of Offaly District Council.