Cork woman Catherine O'Brien denies deception charges over €20k purchase of French horse

The trial is to begin on Wednesday and may run into next week

Catherine O'Brien (pictured) is accused of deception charges related to a John Blake and the purchase, transport and insurance of a French mare called Lingreville. File picture: Howard Crowdy

Fraud accused Catherine O’Brien has pleaded not guilty to three charges of deception regarding the purchase, transport and insurance of a French horse.

She is accused of deception charges related to a John Blake and the purchase, transport and insurance of a French mare called Lingreville.