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Irish Examiner
16-07-2025
- Irish Examiner
Breaking: Catherine O'Brien found guilty of deception charges
Catherine O'Brien has been found guilty of deception charges by a jury at Waterford Circuit Court. The jury returned the verdict following a trial relating to the purchase, transport, and insurance of a French mare called Lingreville. It was alleged that she 'dishonestly by deception' induced Dubliner John Blake to pay €20,000 to purchase the horse — which the State alleged was not purchased; to pay €1,100 insurance for the mare — which the State said was not paid; and €984 to transport the horse from France to Ireland — which the State said was not transported. Ms O'Brien, of An Grianan, Ballinroad, Dungarvan, Co Waterford, had pleaded not guilty to the three charges of making gain or causing loss by deception contrary to Section 6 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001. The jury had heard she had met Mr Blake on a dating website called Plenty of Fish. More to follow...
Irish Examiner
15-07-2025
- Irish Examiner
Deception trial of Catherine O'Brien adjourned following jury foreman's bereavement
The deception trial of Catherine O'Brien was adjourned until tomorrow following a bereavement suffered by the jury foreman over the weekend. When excusing the other 11 jurors this morning, Judge Eugene O'Kelly informed them he had given permission to the accused, Ms O'Brien, to stand, as she is suffering from a medical condition that makes it uncomfortable for her to sit. Ms O'Brien is facing charges of deception related to a man named John Blake, and the alleged purchase, transport, and insurance of a French mare named Lingreville. It is alleged that she 'dishonestly by deception' induced Mr Blake to pay €20,000 to purchase the horse — which the State claims was never bought; to pay €1,100 in insurance — which the State alleges was not paid; and €984 for transport from France to Ireland — which the State contends never occurred. Ms O'Brien, of An Grianán, Ballinroad, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, has pleaded not guilty to the three charges of making gain or causing loss by deception, contrary to Section 6 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001. Judge O'Kelly asked the 11 jurors to return on Tuesday, adding that the foreman is expected to return then. He asked the jury to excuse Ms O'Brien as she 'may have to stand up or take regular breaks' on Tuesday. Ms O'Brien stood throughout the brief hearing, wearing a black sleeveless jacket, wine jumper, and navy trousers, with her hair tied back. She was remanded on continuing bail. Read More Cork woman on trial for deception feared for her and her children's lives after harassment
Irish Independent
28-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Irish Independent
‘Summer Fayre' fundraiser to be held in Tralee in aid of Kerry Meals on Wheels service
The event will run from 11am to 4pm on Thursday, July 10 and its sole aim is to help raise much needed funds for the Meals on Wheels charity service that now delivers a service to Killarney as well as Tralee. Meals on Wheels, under the directorship of Paddy Kevane, was set up by St Vincent de Paul in 1970. It is a registered charity run by volunteers. Meals on Wheels Tralee and Killarney delivers an average of 17,000 meals annually, while also providing contact with people who live alone who may not have any visitors. They also promote the welfare and well-being of the elderly, vulnerable and people in need. The regular visits from Meals on Wheels volunteers offer important social interaction and a wellness check for clients who may otherwise be isolated and cut off from their community. For those with limited mobility or transportation options, Meals on Wheels is a service that enables them to maintain their independence and continue living at home. The service that now also includes Community Laundry enhances the overall quality of life for its recipients. The Killarney Women's Shed has similar key objectives in that they aim to enhance the quality of life of women in the community, especially those retired. The Killarney Women's Shed is about engagement, participation in events, social connection, peer support, making friends and enjoyment. It is also run by volunteers and is a non profit organisation, set up in July 2024 after a public meeting was held, to gauge public interest. An overwhelming 145 women turned up and the Shed was set up the following week. Since then, the Killarney Women's Shed has between 70 and 90 women attending weekly. The age cohort is 55 years plus and the women are mostly retirees. They will be celebrating their first anniversary this July with a summer buffet in Killarney Golf and Fishing Club. Kit's Vintage, owned by Catherine O'Brien specialises in vintage and preloved clothes. Catherine has a collection of good quality and designer clothes, including coats, dresses, bags, shoes and hats. The 'Summer Fayre' event will feature the amazing talents of Jack Patrick Healy on the piano while there will also be range of vendors including Kit's Vintage, Killarney Organics, Kim's Vintage Jewellery, arts & crafts, Bric a Brac, beauty products, home baked cakes by Mon's Porter Cake, Kerry, Johnnies Cottage, A tarot card reader, raffle prizes, refreshments.
