Terrorism hearing mother was expert witness in football club case

The psychologist who spoke on behalf of her son charged with alleged terrorism offences in Waterford this week also recently gave evidence at a high-profile court case in Cork under a different name.

Last week, Caroline Goldsmith appeared as a witness in the case taken by 18-year-old Sean Cooke against Carrigaline United Football Club. Mr Cooke had claimed he had been bullied by coaches at the club, and she told the court that she was of the opinion that he had suffered post-traumatic stress disorder. The allegations were denied and the case was dismissed.

The same woman appeared at Waterford District Court on Monday, under the name Caroline Ward-Fahy, and offered to stand bail for her son, Hasan Bal.