
Barra Faughnan
Barra Faughnan is a barrister in Ireland, who is currently representing Coláiste Éanna’s board of management in a legal case involving a teacher, Niamh Farrell, accused of being the 'GAA catfish.' His role includes providing legal counsel and navigating the complexities of the disciplinary process initiated by the school against Ms. Farrell, amid allegations of flawed procedures and public scrutiny.
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Barra Faughnan, for the university, submitted the case should be struck out.
UCD student who claimed she was raped withdraws appeal over study allowances – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2026-07-30
Barra Faughnan BL, instructed by Mason Hayes and Curran, for Coláiste Éanna’s board of management, said the school was making the undertaking.
School gives undertaking to temporarily restrain disciplinary process against teacher – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2025-03-26







