Catherine The Fake

From florist to fraudster, leaving a trail of destruction from North Cork, to Waterford, to Clare, to Wexford and through the midlands ... learn how mistress of re-invention, Catherine O'Brien, scammed her way around rural Ireland.

Prosecution unwilling to pursue case for absent Catherine O'Brien
Prosecution unwilling to pursue case for absent Catherine O'Brien
Two men were accused of demanding money with menace from Ms O'Brien, who is a suspect herself in eight active cases involving €100,000

Wed, 11 Jan, 2023

Catherine O'Brien 'was top class', says businessman who had narrow escape from fraudster
Catherine O'Brien 'was top class', says businessman who had narrow escape from fraudster
Owner of Knocklofty House and Marlfield House in Co Tipperary Denis English was targeted by Catherine O'Brien, who promised him a way out of his financial difficulties

Mon, 02 Jan, 2023

Catherine the Fake podcast: Tall tales in Co Tipperary
Catherine the Fake podcast: Tall tales in Co Tipperary
How Catherine O'Brien convinced a desperate property owner she was in the pay of an Emirati prince who could solve their money worries

 Listen | Sun, 01 Jan, 2023

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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

 Listen | Wed, 28 Dec, 2022

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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

Charity has spent €250k caring for 25 horses seized from alleged fraudster Catherine O’Brien
Charity has spent €250k caring for 25 horses seized from alleged fraudster Catherine O’Brien
The charity is hoping that new legislation going through the Oireachtas will include equine welfare

Tue, 27 Dec, 2022

Bid to enforce instalment order on alleged fraudster Catherine O’Brien fails
Bid to enforce instalment order on alleged fraudster Catherine O’Brien fails
Order required her to clear a debt judgement of almost €300,000 through weekly instalments of €10,000

Sun, 18 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

Court to hear Catherine O’Brien judicial review case 
Court to hear Catherine O’Brien judicial review case 
Catherine O’Brien's case is up for mention before Mr Justice Charles Meenan.

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

Alleged fraudster Catherine O'Brien disqualified from racing horses in her name
Alleged fraudster Catherine O'Brien disqualified from racing horses in her name
The Irish Examiner's continuing investigation into the activities of 'Catherine the Fake' reveal Horse Racing Ireland has disqualified her from racing horses

 Listen | Mon, 14 Nov, 2022

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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

 Listen | Sun, 13 Nov, 2022

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Catherine the Fake podcasts and extra content
Catherine the Fake podcasts and extra content
Listen to Irish Examiner journalist, Ann Murphy's podcast series and learn how mistress of re-invention, Catherine O'Brien, scammed her way around rural Ireland. Enjoy extra interviews audio and video.

Wed, 09 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: O'Brien wrote to Polish horse buyers claiming animal was stolen
Catherine the Fake: O'Brien wrote to Polish horse buyers claiming animal was stolen
Catherine O’Brien, who has an address in Dungarvan, Co Waterford, is wanted for questioning by gardaí investigating allegations of fraud in the sale of horses in the past three to four years.

Fri, 28 Oct, 2022

The Mick Clifford Podcast — Ann Murphy on the Catherine the Fake investigation
The Mick Clifford Podcast — Ann Murphy on the Catherine the Fake investigation
has had a varied business career flitting between law, the florist business, a veterinary products company and moving in the bloodstock world.

 Listen | Thu, 27 Oct, 2022

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

 Listen | Tue, 25 Oct, 2022

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Catherine the Fake: Who is the Cork woman at the centre of six fraud investigations?
Catherine the Fake: Who is the Cork woman at the centre of six fraud investigations?
Catherine O’Brien, originally from Buttevant but with an address in Dungarvan is wanted for questioning by gardaí investigating allegations of fraud in the sale of horses in the past three to four years

 Listen | Fri, 21 Oct, 2022

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