She has lived in Kalgoorliewith her husband Brian for the last 30 years. In 2008 a lifelong dream was realized when they travelled to Ireland to search for descendants of Brianâ€™s Irish father who was born in Ballybricken, Waterford. The couple moved to Ireland in December 2010 to spend extended time with their newly discovered family and during this time Fran was inspired to write an account of the incredible journey theyâ€™d been on over the past three years.