I think she carries a small Shillelleigh around to emphasize her instructions.
When I met Lisa and Orla, she came up and politely said she hated to brak it up but they were on a tight schedule. Lisa said Nice to meet you andOrla gave me her condolences. ( private matter) and tehy left while I went on my merry way to eat and stare at Mairead.
Jim
Jim Ahhh staring at Mairead ! i did a bit of that myself on haloween.
Dave