Person: Catherine O'Brien

Person: Catherine O'Brien

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<p class="contextmenu Body Body">In February 2022, a decision was made in favour of the Criminal Assets Bureau, allowing the retention by the State of a 2015-registered Land Rover Discovery which the High Court ruled was purchased through the proceeds of “criminal frauds” by Catherine O’Brien. Picture: Irish Mail on Sunday</p>

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False documents erected on gate of Catherine O'Brien's Waterford home

It is understood the notice claiming to be a High Court order has been removed by gardaí

<p>Catherine O’Brien, 45, was convicted in absentia at Gorey District Court in June 2021 on 34 counts of animal cruelty relating to the seizure of 33 thoroughbred horses in a malnourished state in Co. Wexford in 2019.</p>

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Catherine O'Brien's conviction for animal welfare offences quashed

<p>Gardaí believe Buttevant native Catherine O'Brien, who has an address in Dungarvan, Co Waterford, has gone abroad after spending a number of months in the North. Picture: the Irish Mail on Sunday</p>

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Horses seized in operation targeting alleged fraudster Catherine O'Brien 'should be rehomed'

Alleged fraudster Catherine O'Brien thought to have fled the country

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Alleged fraudster Catherine O'Brien thought to have fled the country

Prosecution unwilling to pursue case for absent Catherine O'Brien

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Prosecution unwilling to pursue case for absent Catherine O'Brien

Catherine the Fake podcast: Tall tales in Co Tipperary

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Catherine the Fake podcast: Tall tales in Co Tipperary

Catherine the Fake Q&A podcast special: Who is she, and why should people care?

Catherine the Fake Q&A podcast special: Who is she, and why should people care?

In this special edition podcast, we seek to answer the question 'who is Catherine O'Brien' – and many others

Wed, 28 Dec, 2022

Catherine the Fake: How O'Brien took elderly Waterford woman to Vatican and conned her out of €300k

Catherine the Fake: How O'Brien took elderly Waterford woman to Vatican and conned her out of €300k

A strong bond formed over a love of art and antiques led Marie O'Shea to a dream visit to the Pope with Catherine O'Brien who she treated like a daughter. However, a series of unpaid loans over the years would break that link, writes Ann Murphy

Wed, 28 Dec, 2022

Catherine O’Brien's judicial review of animal welfare conviction set for July

Catherine O’Brien's judicial review of animal welfare conviction set for July

The proceedings relate to her conviction, in her absence, on more than 30 counts of animal welfare breaches

Tue, 29 Nov, 2022

Catherine the Fake: Horse trainers across Ireland 'owed money by O'Brien'

Catherine the Fake: Horse trainers across Ireland 'owed money by O'Brien'

Ms O’Brien is currently sought by gardaí investigating complaints from people alleging fraudulent activities by her.

Sat, 19 Nov, 2022

Catherine the Fake: How Clare became a playground for the fraudster

Catherine the Fake: How Clare became a playground for the fraudster

Catherine O'Brien has left a trail of destruction in her wake, from the west coast, across the Midlands and south, to the east coast. Ann Murphy speaks to some of the people affected by her crimes

Sun, 13 Nov, 2022

French authorities investigating forged certificates allegedly linked to Catherine O'Brien

French authorities investigating forged certificates allegedly linked to Catherine O'Brien

Ms O’Brien is currently the subject of an arrest warrant, after she was convicted in her absence of breaches of animal welfare legislation

Sun, 06 Nov, 2022

Catherine the Fake: The fraudster being hunted by gardaí who left a trail of destruction

Catherine the Fake: The fraudster being hunted by gardaí who left a trail of destruction

Florist, solicitor, publican, horse trader... Buttevant woman Catherine O'Brien has had many guises, but they all have one thing in common — an ability to make people believe they can make money with her. Ann Murphy follows the trail of destruction left in the wanted woman's wake

Tue, 25 Oct, 2022