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DJ Carey Pleads Guilty to 10 Charges of Deception

  • DJ Carey, a 54-year-old former hurling star, admitted guilt on Wednesday to 10 charges of deceiving individuals by falsely stating he was suffering from cancer and required financial support for medical care, as confirmed in Dublin Circuit Court.
  • Carey's fraudulent activities, which took place between 2014 and 2022, involved multiple victims such as billionaire Denis O'Brien and several others, with one charge dismissed prior to sentencing.
  • DJ Carey, a highly celebrated hurler with nine All-Star awards and five All-Ireland senior medals, appeared briefly in court and remained silent during his arraignment.
  • Defence lawyer Colman Cody acknowledged that although Carey falsely claimed to have cancer, he is dealing with serious medical problems and underwent heart surgery during the previous summer, with sentencing scheduled for October 29.
  • Judge Patricia Ryan granted Carey continued bail pending the hearing scheduled for October 29, with the remaining charges to be addressed by the sentencing judge during a hearing anticipated to last approximately an hour and a half.
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Irish Independent broke the news in Ireland on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.
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