Catherine the Fake: The fraudster being hunted by gardaí 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

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

Nestled away in a busy estate on the edge of Dungarvan, the house barely merits a second glance.

It seems to be just another home lying empty during the day while its occupants are out at work. But this is not the home of any ordinary nine-to-five employee. This detached house at An Grianán in Ballinroad is the home of “businesswoman” Catherine O’Brien.