Alleged fraudster Catherine O'Brien disqualified from racing horses in her name

Catherine O’Brien, with an address in Dungarvan, Co Waterford, was convicted in absentia last year for breaches of animal welfare legislation. Picture courtesy of the Irish Mail on Sunday 

The woman wanted for questioning about allegations of fraud in the horse racing industry is disqualified from racing horses in her name by Horse Racing Ireland (HRI).

Catherine O’Brien, originally from Buttevant but with an address in Dungarvan, Co Waterford, was convicted in her absence in June 2021 for breaches of animal welfare legislation and a bench warrant was issued for her arrest.