Dublin School Halts Action Against Teacher Over Podcast Claims

Niamh Farrell, a schoolteacher from Portadown, Co Armagh, has resolved her High Court case against Coláiste Éanna, which had initiated disciplinary action against her over allegations that she was the 'GAA catfish'. The school has agreed to cease disciplinary proceedings and withdraw a report that falsely identified her as the individual involved in the catfishing incident discussed in the popular 2 Johnnies podcast. Farrell had previously secured a temporary injunction to halt the process, claiming the allegations were unfounded and the disciplinary actions unjust. Her counsel, Conor Power, informed the court that the matter was fully resolved, and the proceedings were struck out with an order for legal costs in her favor. The case highlights the impact of online allegations and the importance of adhering to fair procedures in disciplinary actions.