Tricia's father Paddy Carry was a former Chairman of Gaeil Colmcille. Her husband Vincent both played with the Gaeils and went on to become a top class referee, officiating at inter-county level for a nummber of years. Their son Justin Carey-Lynch was a vital member of teh Meath minor squad which reachedthe 2002 All-Ireland decider and keeps the family tradition alive by regularly lining out for Kells club.