Prized DJ Carey possession sold to help victims in ‘dire circumstances’
DJ Carey’s first All-Ireland medal has been sold at auction for an undisclosed fee. The disgraced hurling icon lifted the Liam MacCarthy five times during a glittering career, with the first coming in 1992, when Kilkenny defeated Cork in the final. Carey is currently serving a five-and-a-half year prison sentence for defrauding 22 people out […]
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DJ Carey transferred from prison to Mater hospital
Disgraced former hurler DJ Carey has been transferred from Mountjoy prison to the Mater Hospital, where he will stay for a number of nights. The 54-year-old Kilkenny man is currently serving a five-and-a-half year sentence for defrauding people through a fake cancer scam. The amount totals to nearly €400,000 and $13,000, while just under €45,000 […]
2 weeks ago
Westmeath hit back at Kilkenny after Walsh Cup fixture farce
The blame game has started. The Walsh Cup quarter-final between Westmeath and Kilkenny descended into chaos on Sunday as Kilkenny refused to play. The game, which was originally scheduled to be played at The Downs GAA grounds, was switched at 11.30am due to pitch concerns because of poor weather. This meant players were redirected to […]
7 months ago
Chaos on first day of Walsh Cup as Kilkenny refuse to play in bizarre circumstances
Fans were left stunned The Walsh Cup quarter-final between Westmeath and Kilkenny descended into chaos on Sunday as Kilkenny refused to play. The game, which was originally scheduled to be played at The Downs GAA grounds, was switched at 11.30am due to pitch concerns because of poor weather. This meant players were redirected to St […]
7 months ago
O’Brien holds ‘no malice’ for Carey despite being defrauded of €135,000
Denis O’Brien says he feels “no malice” towards DJ Carey, even though he was one of the many people deceived by the former Kilkenny hurler. O’Brien spoke to gardaí about the fraud and said he still feels “fond” of Carey. He also hopes the retired star “gets the help he needs”. As reported in the […]
9 months ago
DJ Carey set for early prison move due to ‘bullying’ and safety concerns
He is just days into his sentence. According to reports, DJ Carey will likely be moved from his current wing in Mountjoy Prison. The Kilkenny hurling icon – who was recently sentenced to five-and-a-half-years in prison for defrauding multiple people with a cancer lie – is currently serving his time in the Committal wing. However, […]
9 months ago