Case No. 0904Fraud (dishonestly inducing payment by false pretences) · Co. Dublin

Former hurler DJ Carey jailed for cancer fraud in Dublin

DJ Carey, a 54-year-old man and former Kilkenny hurler, was jailed for an effective five and a half years at the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on 3 November 2025 for fraudulently claiming to have cancer to obtain money from 22 people between 2014 and 2022. He was arrested in February 2023 and charged in September 2023 with 21 fraud and forgery offences, including 19 counts of dishonestly inducing payment and two counts of using a false instrument. Carey pleaded guilty to 10 of the charges on 2 July 2025, the day his trial was due to begin, and Judge Martin Nolan imposed a headline sentence of eight to 10 years reduced to five and a half years for the guilty plea and mitigation. The court heard he defrauded the victims of €394,127 and $13,000, of which €44,200 has been repaid, with billionaire Denis O'Brien among those who gave him €125,182 and $13,000.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested22 Feb
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  3. Charged29 Sep
    7 reports
  4. In court30 Sep
    15 reports
  5. Convicted2 Jul
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  6. Sentenced3 Nov
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • DJ Carey allegedly told people he was suffering from cancer and needed treatment in Seattle, inducing them to give him money.
  • Carey defrauded 22 people of €394,127 and $13,000 between 2014 and 2022, of which €44,200 has been repaid.
Where
The case was heard at the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.
When
The alleged offences occurred between 2014 and 2022.
Cause
Carey fraudulently claimed to have cancer and needed money for treatment in Seattle.
Investigation
Gardaí were alerted in summer 2022 when a financial institution reported a customer wished to transfer money to Carey, and the Fred Hutch Cancer Centre in Seattle confirmed Carey had never been a patient there.
Charges
Carey was charged with 21 offences: 19 counts of dishonestly inducing payment under Section 6 and two counts of using a false instrument under Section 26 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001.
In court
Carey pleaded guilty to 10 of the 21 charges on 2 July 2025, the day his trial was due to begin, with one count struck out and the remainder taken into consideration.
Sentence
Judge Martin Nolan sentenced Carey to an effective five and a half years on 3 November 2025, with a headline sentence of eight to 10 years reduced for the guilty plea and mitigation.
Other details
  • Carey is a former Kilkenny hurler who won five All-Ireland senior titles and nine All-Star awards, and he admitted in a 2022 interview that he made up the cancer story in 2012 to buy time over a debt with AIB.
  • Denis O'Brien gave Carey €125,182 and $13,000 over eight years from 2014, none of which has been repaid.
401 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe man allegedly told people he was suffering from a medical condition and sought money for treatment he did not have. (rte.ie)
  • whatThe man allegedly requested and received money from a number of people, including wealthy businesspeople. (rte.ie)
  • whatA number of other people who were approached did not give the man any money. (rte.ie)
  • whatThe suspect claimed to be suffering from cancer of the blood (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatHe raised well over €1 million in the last decade from people across the country (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatHe was golfing in Ireland at the time he was supposed to be having treatment in America (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatHe was on holiday in Mauritius with his former girlfriend (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe suspect signed himself into a hospital for treatment over a week ago (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatA former top GAA player was arrested by gardaí over a series of alleged fraud offences. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatHe allegedly asked people for money to obtain medical treatment abroad for a cancer condition he claimed to have. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe sums involved range from a few thousand euro up to five- and six-figure amounts. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatDJ Carey was charged with 21 fraud-related offences. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whatDJ Carey has been charged with a number of counts of deception and forgery as part of an alleged cancer treatment scam. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatAmong those Carey is alleged to have defrauded is billionaire businessman Denis O’Brien. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe man is accused of alleged fraud offences. (garda.ie)
  • whatDJ Carey, whose official name is Denis Carey, appeared in court on a number of theft and fraud charges. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatDenis Carey appeared before court on 21 charges relating to fraud and forgery offences. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatDJ Carey is accused of inducing people to pay him money by fraudulently claiming to have cancer. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whatDJ Carey is facing 21 fraud and forgery charges. (kilkennypeople.ie, irishtimes.com)
  • whatDJ Carey pleaded guilty. (extra.ie)
  • whatCarey dishonestly induced Owen and Ann Conway to give him money between March 2021 and November 2022. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatCarey dishonestly induced Mark and Sharon Kelly to give him money between May 2021 and December 2022. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatCarey dishonestly induced Aidan Mulligan to give him money between June and September 2022. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatCarey dishonestly induced Edwin Carey to give him money between December 2021 and November 2022. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatCarey dishonestly induced Tony Griffin and Christy Browne to give him money between September and October 2022. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatCarey dishonestly induced Thomas Butler to give him money between October 2019 and November 2022. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatCarey dishonestly induced Jeffrey Howes to give him money between February and August 2022. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatCarey dishonestly induced Noel Tynan to give him money between January 2017 and October 2022. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatCarey dishonestly induced Aonghus Leydon to give him money between March 2022. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatCarey pleaded guilty to charges related to false claims he made about cancer treatments. (gript.ie)
  • whatDJ Carey pleaded guilty to 10 counts of defrauding people out of money while pretending he had cancer. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whatDJ Carey pleaded guilty to ten counts of defrauding people while pretending he had cancer. (rte.ie)
  • whatCarey falsely claimed to have cancer to obtain money from people. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whatCarey pleaded guilty to ten counts of dishonestly inducing people to pay him money after telling them he had cancer. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatDenis O'Brien is among the people Carey pleaded guilty to fraudulently inducing to pay him money for cancer treatment. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatCarey previously pleaded guilty to ten counts of dishonestly inducing people to pay him money after he told them he had cancer. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatBillionaire Denis O'Brien is among the people Carey pleaded guilty to fraudulently inducing to pay him money for cancer treatment. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatCarey defrauded 22 people between 2014 and 2022 of almost €400,000. (rte.ie)
  • whatDenis O'Brien gave Carey more than €125,000, $13,000, and paid for accommodation and transport, none of which has been repaid. (rte.ie)
  • whatCarey pleaded guilty in July to ten counts of dishonestly inducing people to pay him money. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatDJ Carey has been remanded in custody and will be sentenced on Monday. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatCarey pleaded guilty to 10 charges of defrauding people of money. (gript.ie)
  • whatThe total amount defrauded from the 22 victims was €395,127. (gript.ie)
  • whatDJ Carey received more than €394,000 from friends, family and fans to treat a cancer he never had. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whatDenis O'Brien gave Carey €125,182 and $13,000, none of which has been repaid. (kilkennypeople.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatCarey received more than €394,000 from friends, family and fans to treat a cancer he never had. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatCarey told his victims he needed treatment in Seattle for cancer. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatCarey defrauded €394,127 and $13,000 from the injured parties. (kildarenow.com)
  • what€44,200 has been repaid, leaving €349,927 and $13,000 outstanding. (kildarenow.com, kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whatDenis O'Brien was defrauded of €125,182 by Carey. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatCarey fraudulently claimed to have cancer and needed finances for treatment. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatCarey induced people to give him nearly €400,000, of which over €44,000 was repaid. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatCarey fraudulently induced people to give him nearly €400,000, of which over €44,000 was repaid. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatDJ Carey was jailed for an effective 5½ years for inducing 22 people to give him about €400,000 for cancer treatment he did not need. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatDenis O’Brien advanced Carey about €125,000 and $13,000 over eight years from 2014. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatCarey pleaded guilty to 10 counts of defrauding friends and associates. (gript.ie)
  • whatCarey had gained about 343,000 from his victims. (gript.ie)
  • whatCarey defrauded over 20 people of almost €400,000 while pretending to have cancer. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whatCarey defrauded a total of €394,127 and $13,000 from the injured parties. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whereThe man was arrested in the south of the country on Wednesday morning. (rte.ie)
  • whereThe focus of the US hospital inquiry is on one hospital in Seattle (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereDJ Carey was served with a book of evidence at Blanchardstown District Court. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whereCarey appeared at Blanchardstown District Court on a Friday. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereCharged in a Dublin court with fraud and forgery offences. (rte.ie)
  • whereThe hearing took place in Blanchardstown District Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereMost charges say the offences happened on unknown dates at unknown locations within the state. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whereCarey made a brief appearance at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe sentencing hearing is set to take place at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whereThe case is before the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereCarey was reported to be attending Portiuncula University Hospital in Ballinasloe, Galway. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whereThe hearing took place at the Dublin Circuit Court. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe hearing took place at the Central Criminal Court. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe guilty plea was entered at the Central Criminal Court. (gript.ie)
  • whereCarey's case was heard at the Criminal Courts of Justice in Dublin. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereCarey's address is given as Newtown, Maynooth, Co Kildare. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereCarey is of Newtown, Maynooth, Co Kildare. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe man was arrested on Wednesday, 22 February 2023. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenMost of the charges concern unknown dates at unknown locations within the state. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whenThe alleged deception of Denis O’Brien occurred on unknown dates between January 1st, 2014 and September 18th, 2022. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe court appearance is on Friday 29 September 2023 at 10.30am. (garda.ie)
  • whenOffences alleged to have occurred between 1 January 2014 and 31 December 2022. (rte.ie)
  • whenThe court was told of the charges on a Friday morning. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenMost charges relate to alleged offences between unknown dates in 2021 and 2022. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe article was published on 3 November 2023. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whenThe indictment covers the period from 2014 to 2022. (kilkennypeople.ie, rte.ie)
  • whenThe trial, which was expected to last three to four weeks, did not proceed. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whenThe sentencing hearing will take place on Wednesday, 29 October. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whenThe indictment covers a period from 2014 to 2022. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whenThe guilty plea was entered at a court sitting last July. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whenThe counts relate to people who believed they were contributing to his cancer treatment between 2017 and 2022. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenCarey pleaded guilty on 2 July. (gript.ie)
  • whenThe indictment spans the period from 2014 to 2022. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenCarey was remanded in custody after a hearing on the Friday before sentencing. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe offences were committed on unknown dates between January 2014 and September 2022. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe offences took place over a period between 2014 and 2022. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • causeHe is accused of inducing people to pay him money by fraudulently claiming to have cancer. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • causeAccused of inducing people to pay money by fraudulently claiming to have cancer. (rte.ie)
  • causeThe alleged fraud involved falsely claiming to have cancer and needing money for treatment. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • causeCarey fraudulently claimed to have cancer and needed money for treatment. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • causeCarey told most victims he was receiving treatment in Seattle and needed funds for it. (rte.ie)
  • causeCarey induced people to give him money by falsely claiming he had cancer. (thejournal.ie)
  • causeCarey falsely claimed to have cancer and needed money for treatment. (thejournal.ie)
  • causeCarey told his victims he needed cancer treatment in Seattle. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • causeCarey told some injured parties he had cancer and needed money for treatment in Seattle. (kildarenow.com)
  • causeCarey claimed he had cancer and needed hospital treatment in Seattle. (gript.ie)
  • causeCarey told injured parties he had cancer and needed money because he was undergoing treatment in Seattle. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • investigationA man was arrested in connection with alleged fraud offences. (rte.ie)
  • investigationThe man is being questioned at a garda station. (rte.ie)
  • investigationThe investigation is being led by a local team of detectives. (rte.ie)
  • investigationThe local team has consulted specialists from the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau. (rte.ie)
  • investigationStatements have been taken from a number of alleged victims. (rte.ie)
  • investigationSearches have been carried out as part of the investigation. (rte.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are struggling to find evidence the GAA legend had cancer (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí have been in contact with authorities in America to check claims of treatment at three different hospitals (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí have told victims they have found no evidence the ex-player had cancer (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are hopeful they will be in a position to charge the GAA star within the next several weeks (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe case is being given priority by the force because of the huge amount of money involved (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationHe was detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, which allows gardaí to hold suspects for up to 24 hours. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationGardaí are investigating whether the retired player deceived friends, acquaintances and business associates into lending him money for medical bills. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThe investigation is being carried out by local gardaí in consultation with the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationGardaí in the eastern region arrested a male in relation to an ongoing investigation into an alleged fraud. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationDetectives are investigating whether he falsely claimed he had cancer to people from whom he sought money. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationAn Garda Síochána has made no further comment at this time. (garda.ie)
  • investigationArrested by appointment in Dublin and taken to court by gardaí from Waterford. (rte.ie)
  • investigationArrested at 9.05am at Blanchardstown Garda Station and made no reply when charged. (rte.ie)
  • investigationCarey was arrested by gardaí on the morning of the court appearance. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationHe was arrested by gardaí on the morning of the court appearance. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationCarey was charged at Blanchardstown Garda station and made no reply. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationCarey's lawyer requested a psychological assessment before the sentence hearing. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationGardaí contacted the hospital after learning Carey was there. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • investigationWhen questioned in December 2022, Carey admitted he had made up the story about being sick with cancer. (rte.ie)
  • investigationThe Garda investigation began in December 2022. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationThe court commended the investigating gardaí for a very good investigation. (gript.ie)
  • investigationThe Garda investigation started from an alert from a financial institution in summer 2022 when an older female customer wished to transfer money to Carey. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationGardaí were first alerted to Carey's crimes by a financial institution. (kilkennypeople.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí contacted the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Centre and were told it had no record of Carey being treated there. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • investigationThe Fred Hutch Cancer Center confirmed Carey had never been a patient there. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationThere are no records of a HSE claim by Carey or of him being treated at St James’ Hospital. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationCarey was interviewed voluntarily by gardaí in December 2022 and admitted pretending to be sick to get money. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationA Garda investigation began after a bank worker became suspicious in summer 2022 when an older woman customer sought to transfer money to Carey. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationCarey admitted he had never been sick with cancer and never sought treatment for it. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationCarey was voluntarily interviewed by gardaí in December 2022. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • investigationThe Fred Hutch Cancer Centre in Seattle told gardaí that Carey had never been a patient there. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeGardaí are investigating allegations that the man raised money by deception under false pretences. (rte.ie)
  • chargeThe man was arrested on suspicion of an offence under Section 6 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeMost charges are under Section 6 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeTwo of the charges concern using a false instrument. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeDJ Carey has been charged with multiple counts of fraud and forgery. (extra.ie)
  • chargeCarey is charged with 21 fraud offences, 19 of deception and two of using a false instrument. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeCarey is accused of dishonestly inducing Denis O’Brien by deception to give him money to pay for cancer treatment. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeThe deception charges are brought contrary to Section 6 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeCarey is also charged with two counts of using a false instrument. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeGardaí charged a man in his 50s over alleged fraud offences. (garda.ie)
  • chargeFaces 21 charges under the Theft and Fraud Offences Act against 25 people. (rte.ie)
  • chargeAlso accused of twice providing a false instrument. (rte.ie)
  • chargeCarey was charged with 19 charges under Section 6 and two under Section 26 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeThe 19 charges concern allegedly inducing people to make monetary payments after falsely claiming to have cancer and needing finances for treatment. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeThe other two charges concern use of a false instrument. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeHe faces 19 charges under Section 6 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeHe also faces two charges under Section 26 of the same Act. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeThe 19 charges allege he fraudulently claimed to have cancer and needed finances to obtain treatment, to induce payments. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeThe two other charges concern using a false instrument. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeDJ Carey faces 21 fraud charges, 19 of deception and two of using a false instrument. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeThe charges allege Carey induced people to give him money by fraudulently claiming to have cancer. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeCarey was charged with 21 offences when he first appeared in court in September. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeMost charges are brought under Section 6 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeTwo charges concern using a false instrument. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeDJ Carey denies all charges, including 19 counts of dishonestly inducing people to pay him money after he falsely claimed to have cancer. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeHe faces two other charges of using a false instrument. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeHe faces 19 counts of dishonestly inducing people to pay him money after fraudulently claiming to have cancer and needing finances for treatment. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeHe faces two further charges of using a false instrument with intent to induce another to accept it as genuine. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeDJ Carey faces 21 fraud and forgery charges. (extra.ie)
  • chargeCarey faces 21 fraud and forgery charges. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeCarey denies 19 counts of dishonestly inducing people to pay him money after falsely claiming to have cancer. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeCarey faces two other charges of using a false instrument. (kildarenow.com, kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeCarey is facing 21 fraud and forgery charges. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeCarey faces 19 counts that he dishonestly induced people to pay him money. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeThe charges were brought under the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeCarey pleaded guilty to 10 charges of defrauding people of money under Section 6 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act. (gript.ie)
  • chargeCarey pleaded guilty to 10 counts of dishonestly inducing people to pay him money. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeOne count was struck out and the rest of the indictment will be taken into consideration at sentencing. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeThe indictment includes two counts of using a false instrument. (kilkennypeople.ie, rte.ie)
  • chargeCarey pleaded guilty to dishonestly inducing people to pay him money after falsely claiming to have cancer and needing treatment finances. (rte.ie)
  • chargeCarey pleaded guilty to 10 counts of fraud. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeThe charges involved faking cancer and dishonestly inducing people to give him money towards his imaginary treatment (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeCarey pleaded guilty to 10 counts of fraud, including falsely claiming to have cancer to obtain money from people. (kilkennypeople.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeCarey had pleaded guilty to 10 counts of dishonestly inducing people to pay him money by falsely claiming to have cancer and needing treatment finances. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeThe 10 guilty pleas involved 13 complainants. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeCarey pleaded guilty in July to ten counts of dishonestly inducing people to pay him money for cancer treatment. (rte.ie)
  • chargeA number of further counts are being taken into consideration by the court. (rte.ie)
  • chargeThe charges were brought under Section 6 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act. (gript.ie)
  • chargeCarey pleaded guilty in July to ten counts of inducing people to give him money. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeCarey pleaded guilty in July to ten counts of inducing people to give him money after fraudulently claiming to have cancer. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeCarey pleaded guilty to 10 counts of dishonestly inducing people to pay money. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeCarey pleaded guilty to 10 charges last July. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeCarey pleaded guilty to 10 counts of dishonestly inducing others to pay money after fraudulently claiming to have cancer. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeEight further charges of dishonestly inducing payment and two counts of using a false instrument were taken into consideration. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtMr Carey made no reply to any of the charges and has not yet entered pleas. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtCarey was granted bail on conditions including signing on at a Garda station and keeping gardaí informed about any travel abroad. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe case was sent forward to the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on November 3rd next. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtCarey was granted free legal aid on an application from solicitor Edward Hughes. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtCarey has not yet entered a plea. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe man is due to appear before Blanchardstown District Court. (garda.ie)
  • courtAppeared before Judge John O'Leary at Blanchardstown District Court under the name Denis Carey. (rte.ie)
  • courtSent forward for trial at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court after the DPP directed trial on indictment. (rte.ie)
  • courtGranted bail with conditions to sign on every Friday at a Dublin garda station. (rte.ie)
  • courtTold not to contact any witnesses or potential witnesses. (rte.ie)
  • courtRemanded on bail to appear again at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on 3 November. (rte.ie)
  • courtCarey appeared before Judge John O'Leary at Blanchardstown District Court. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtCarey made no reply to the 21 charges. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtCarey was granted bail with no objection from gardaí. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtCarey is due to appear before Dublin Central Criminal Court on 3 November. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtHe made no reply to the 21 charges. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtHe was granted bail with no objection from gardaí. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtHe was sent forward for trial at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtHe is due to appear at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on 3 November. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe judge sent the case forward to the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, where it will be mentioned on November 3rd. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThere was no objection to bail, and Carey's conditions include a €300 bond and signing on daily at a Garda station. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtJudge O'Leary granted free legal aid. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtCarey was due back in court on the day the article was published. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtCarey had not yet replied to any charge or entered pleas. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtDJ Carey made a brief appearance at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtA trial date was set for July 2, 2025. (kilkennypeople.ie, kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe trial is expected to last three to four weeks. (kilkennypeople.ie, irishtimes.com, kildarenow.com)
  • courtRichard Downey BL, defending, requested a variation of bail conditions so DJ Carey could sign on at a garda station closer to his new address. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtSimon Matthews BL, for the State, did not object to the bail variation. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtJudge Orla Crowe remanded DJ Carey on continuing bail. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtA trial date of 2 July 2025 was set at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtHis defence requested a variation of bail conditions so he could sign on at a garda station closer to his new address. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe State did not object to the bail variation. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtJudge Orla Crowe remanded him on continuing bail. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtA trial date has been set. (extra.ie)
  • courtThe prosecution did not object to the bail variation. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Orla Crowe remanded Carey on continuing bail. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe trial is expected to get under way on Wednesday. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtCarey pleaded guilty to 10 of the 21 charges he was facing. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe case was heard at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. (irishtimes.com, kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtMs Justice Patricia Ryan presided over the hearing. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe State asked for a nolle prosequi in relation to one charge and the remaining charges to be taken into consideration. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe sentencing hearing was set for 29 October. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtCarey was remanded on continuing bail. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe plea was entered at the Central Criminal Court. (gript.ie)
  • courtThe plea was indicated on the opening day of the trial before Ms. Justice Patricia Ryan. (gript.ie)
  • courtThe case was due to go to trial at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, but the guilty pleas were entered instead. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtThe prosecution indicated a jury would not be required. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtDefence counsel said Carey has significant health issues, including heart surgery last summer. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtThe judge extended legal aid and ordered a psychological report for the sentencing date. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtCarey was remanded on continuing bail until the sentencing hearing. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtCarey was due to stand trial at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe prosecutor said a jury would not be required and Carey would enter guilty pleas. (rte.ie)
  • courtOne count of dishonestly inducing payment was struck out. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe remainder of the indictment will be taken into consideration at sentencing. (rte.ie)
  • courtDefence counsel asked for legal aid to be extended and for a psychological report for sentencing. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe judge remanded Carey on continuing bail until the hearing date. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe sentencing hearing is expected to take about an hour and a half. (rte.ie)
  • courtCarey appeared in court and pleaded guilty to all charges put to him. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtJudge Patricia Ryan extended legal aid and ordered a psychological report for sentencing. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtJudge Patricia Ryan set a sentencing hearing date of 29 October. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtThe guilty plea was entered at a court sitting in July 2025, on the day his trial was due to begin. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtAbout 28 witnesses had been expected to give evidence for the prosecution at trial. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtThe sentencing hearing was due to take place on 29 October 2025 and has been postponed. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case has been put back pending further details. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe sentence hearing was postponed until Friday after the court was told Carey is in hospital. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtCarey was due to appear in court at around 11am but the court was told he was in hospital. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe prosecutor said Carey was in hospital according to what he had been told, but he did not yet have the full details. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe sentencing hearing was told that Carey is in hospital. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtCarey was due to appear in court at around 11am, but the court was later informed that he is in hospital. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtCarey's counsel requested a psychological assessment before the sentence hearing. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe prosecutor told Judge Martin Nolan that Carey was in hospital according to what he had been told, but did not yet have the full details. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtSentencing was adjourned to Friday after Carey failed to appear in court on Wednesday morning. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtThe judge adjourned the sentencing hearing to Friday. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtOne deception count was being struck out, and the rest of the indictment would be taken into consideration by the sentencing judge. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtThe sentencing hearing was postponed on Wednesday when Carey was in hospital. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtAbout 28 witnesses had been expected to give evidence for the prosecution at the original trial. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtDJ Carey arrived in court for sentencing. (extra.ie)
  • courtThe guilty plea was entered at a court sitting last July, on the day his trial was due to begin. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtThe sentencing was due to take place on Wednesday but Carey was in hospital and could not attend. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtCarey arrived at court to learn his sentence in the fraud case. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtAbout 28 witnesses had been expected to give evidence for the prosecution at trial, which was originally set for four weeks. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtThe court heard that Carey defrauded people of nearly €400,000, of which over €44,000 was repaid. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe judge said a custodial sentence was inevitable. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe court heard Carey obtained nearly €400,000 from people, of which over €44,000 was repaid. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe charges relate to 13 named individuals who believed they were contributing to Carey's cancer treatment between 2017 and 2022. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtSentencing was adjourned on Wednesday after the court was told Carey was in hospital. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtCarey has been remanded in custody pending his sentencing. (gript.ie)
  • courtJudge Martin Nolan adjourned sentencing until next Monday at 1pm. (gript.ie)
  • courtDJ Carey was remanded in custody pending his sentence on Monday. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtJudge Martin Nolan said he would give his sentence decision on Monday at 1pm and Carey could expect a custodial sentence. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtCarey was remanded in custody after a sentencing hearing at Dublin Criminal Courts of Justice. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtCarey is due to return to court on Monday to hear his sentence. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtThe sentencing hearing was due to take place on Wednesday, but Carey was in hospital and could not attend. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtCarey was remanded in custody on Friday after a sentencing hearing at Dublin Criminal Courts of Justice. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtCarey will return to court to hear his sentence on Monday. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtCarey's guilty plea prevented a lengthy and complex trial, according to his defence counsel. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge remanded Carey in custody until Monday, when sentence will be imposed. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe sentence was imposed at the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court by Judge Martin Nolan. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtCarey was jailed before the Circuit Criminal Court by Judge Martin Nolan. (gript.ie)
  • sentenceThe offence carries a maximum penalty of up to five years if convicted on indictment. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceCarey is to appear again on 29 October for sentencing. (gript.ie)
  • sentenceA sentencing hearing was set for October 29. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Patricia Ryan set a sentencing hearing for 29 October. (rte.ie)
  • sentenceDJ Carey will be sentenced at the end of October (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceJudge Nolan said he would impose sentence on Monday. (rte.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge told Carey a custodial term was inevitable. (rte.ie)
  • sentenceThe maximum sentence for each count is five years in prison. (rte.ie)
  • sentenceCarey was remanded in custody to be sentenced at 1pm on Monday. (thejournal.ie)
  • sentenceCarey can be jailed for a maximum of five years. (thejournal.ie)
  • sentenceCarey has been told he will receive a custodial sentence. (kilkennypeople.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge said the court considered a custodial sentence to be inevitable. (kildarenow.com)
  • sentenceCarey was sentenced to five and a half years. (thejournal.ie)
  • sentenceThe sentence is four years for count 2 and 18 months for count 3, to be served consecutively. (thejournal.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Nolan said a headline sentence for Carey's global behaviour would be 8-10 years. (thejournal.ie)
  • sentenceCarey received four years for count 2 of the charges he pleaded guilty to. (thejournal.ie)
  • sentenceCarey received 18 months for count 3, to be served consecutively. (thejournal.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge set a headline sentence of eight to 10 years, reduced for the guilty plea and other mitigation. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceConcurrent sentences of 5½ years, four years and 1½ years were imposed, making an effective sentence of 5½ years. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceDJ Carey was sentenced to five and a half years in prison. (extra.ie)
  • sentenceCarey was jailed for five and a half years. (gript.ie)
  • sentenceThe court set a global headline sentence of 8 to 10 years, reduced to 4 years on count 2 and 18 months on count 3. (gript.ie)
  • sentenceDJ Carey was jailed for five and a half years. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge set a global headline sentence of eight to 10 years. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge imposed a four-year sentence and a consecutive one-and-a-half-year sentence. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • sentenceDJ Carey, a hurler turned fraudster, has been jailed. (extra.ie)
  • otherAnother businessman secured a debt judgment in court running to tens of thousands of euro against the retired player. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe solicitor said the case was likely to be a heavily documented prosecution with very difficult charges to defend. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherNone of the monetary amounts involved were disclosed during the hearing. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherCarey is to be provided with legal aid. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherHe is to be provided with legal aid. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherHe was wearing a black puffer jacket in court. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherDenis O'Brien, Larry O'Gorman and Tony Griffin are among 23 people named as victims. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherDJ Carey, aged 52, has an address at The Drive, Newtown, Maynooth, Co Kildare. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherHe denies all charges against him. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherCarey denies all charges against him. (kildarenow.com, kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherThe defence requested a bail variation so Carey could sign on at a garda station closer to his new address. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherCarey is of The Drive, Newtown, Maynooth, Co Kildare. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherDJ Carey pretended he had cancer. (extra.ie)
  • otherCarey underwent heart surgery the previous year. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherCarey also has mental health issues. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe total amount involved in the deception was not disclosed in court. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherCarey is a nine-time All-Star hurler who won five All-Ireland senior titles for Kilkenny. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherCarey is 54 years old. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherThe 10 counts involved a total of 13 complainants. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherAbout 28 prosecution witnesses had been expected at the trial, which was originally set for four weeks. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherThe ten counts involved 13 complainants. (rte.ie)
  • otherAbout 28 witnesses had been expected to give evidence at trial, which was originally set down for four weeks. (rte.ie)
  • otherDefence counsel said Carey has genuinely significant health issues and had heart surgery last summer. (rte.ie, kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherIn November 2023, Carey had indicated he would plead not guilty. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherCarey's counsel said he has genuine health issues and medical reports will be submitted. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherCarey's counsel said he required heart surgery the previous summer. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherDJ Carey is 54 years old (irishtimes.com)
  • otherDJ Carey is a former Kilkenny hurler and multiple All-Ireland medal winner (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe sentencing hearing is expected to take 90 minutes. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherThe 10 counts Carey pleaded guilty to involved a total of 13 complainants. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherA medical certificate says Carey is in hospital in Galway and unfit to attend the hearing. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherCarey has a heart condition and went into hospital on Monday. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherCarey's lawyers told the court in July that he did not have cancer but had significant health issues. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherCarey's lawyers said he did not have cancer but did have significant health issues when the case last appeared in July. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherCarey pleaded guilty to the 10 counts without speaking beyond the word guilty. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherAbout 28 witnesses had been expected to give evidence at the original trial, which was set down for four weeks. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherDefence counsel asked for legal aid to be extended and for a psychological report to be prepared for the sentence date. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherA medical certificate said Carey was unfit to attend the hearing. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherThe 10 counts Carey pleaded guilty to involved 13 complainants. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherThe case concerns defrauding people by faking cancer. (extra.ie)
  • otherOnly €44,200 has been repaid. (rte.ie)
  • otherDefence counsel urged the court not to impose a disproportionate sentence. (rte.ie)
  • otherCarey is currently unemployed and of no fixed abode. (rte.ie)
  • otherSentencing was originally due on Wednesday but was adjourned because Carey was in hospital. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherA psychological assessment was requested ahead of sentencing. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherDenis O’Brien paid Carey a total of €125,182 and $13,000, none of which has been repaid. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherOwen and Ann Conway are named in one of the charges. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherTom Brennan, a consultant, paid Carey a total of €120,000. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherCarey asked Ann and Owen Conway for €25,000 as a short-term loan. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherTom Brennan paid Carey a total of €120,000. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherSpeaking under caution, Carey said he had made up a story about having cancer. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherCarey's defence counsel said Carey extends a deep and heartfelt apology to each and every victim. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherJudge Martin Nolan commended the victims for their generosity. (gript.ie)
  • otherOther counts related to about nine more people will be taken into account at sentencing. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherOf the total, €44,200 was repaid, leaving the outstanding sum at €349,927 and $13,000. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherCarey was placed in protective custody at Cloverhill Prison, west Dublin, for 23 hours per day. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherCarey admitted he made up the cancer story in 2012 to buy time because he had a substantial debt with AIB. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe Fred Hutch cancer centre in Seattle had no record of a patient named Denis or DJ Carey. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherPassport details showed Carey had not travelled to the US since 2015. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThomas Butler gave Carey more than €16,360 in total, none of which was repaid. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherTom Brennan paid Carey €120,000 on the understanding it would be repaid, but it was not; this count was taken into consideration. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherCarey captained Kilkenny to Liam MacCarthy Cup success in 2003 and was named Hurler of the Year in 2000, winning nine All-Star awards. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherMedical letters provided to Denis O'Brien appeared to be from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Centre in Seattle. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherDefence counsel said Carey's guilty plea prevented a lengthy and complex trial. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherIn a victim impact statement, Denis O'Brien said he was completely duped by DJ Carey. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherThe sentencing was due on Wednesday but Carey was in hospital and could not attend. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherCarey has no previous convictions. (kildarenow.com, irishtimes.com, kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherDefence counsel said Carey's offending was planned, calculated and repeated. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherIt was accepted that Carey has a genuine history of a heart condition that required surgery. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherJudge Nolan noted that Carey had co-operated with gardaí. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherSentencing was adjourned from Wednesday after the court was told Carey was in hospital. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherCarey co-operated with gardaí, according to the judge. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherOf €394,127 and US$13,000 received by Carey, €44,200 was repaid, leaving €349,927 and $13,000 outstanding. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe judge described the fraud as a very serious matter and reprehensible behaviour. (gript.ie)
  • otherThe court took into account Carey's late guilty plea, his lack of previous convictions, and the public odium and ridicule he has faced. (gript.ie)
  • otherThe judge said Carey has some underlying health conditions. (gript.ie)
  • otherThe mitigation included Carey's guilty plea and co-operation with gardaí. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherRTE is to air a Prime Time special on DJ Carey. (extra.ie)

The reporting

newest first
  1. 4 Nov2025
    RTE to air Prime Time special on DJ Carey as hurler turned fraudster jailed

    Only the headline is available; the article body is a template placeholder. It reports a Prime Time special on the DJ Carey fraud case and that he was jailed.

    convicted, DJ Carey, named, irish (judged from name)DJ Carey
  2. 3 Nov2025
    BREAKING: Kilkenny hurling great DJ Carey is sentenced to prison

    Reports the sentence of five and a half years, the four-year and consecutive one-and-a-half-year terms, the amounts defrauded and repaid, the guilty plea and the mitigation presented.

    convicted, DJ Carey, 54, male, named, irish (judged from name)DJ Careyvictim
  3. 3 Nov2025
    DJ Carey jailed for cancer fraud scheme - Gript

    Reports the sentence: five and a half years' jail for 10 counts of fraud, the court's headline sentence and reductions, Judge Nolan's remarks, and the amount Carey gained (about 343,000).

    convicted, Denis Carey, male, named, irish (judged from name)Denis Carey
  4. 3 Nov2025
    DJ Carey sentenced to five and a half years in prison

    The article body is empty; only the headline gives the sentence. It matches existing case 4713 at the sentencing stage.

    convicted, DJ Carey, named, irish (judged from name)DJ Carey
  5. 3 Nov2025
    Former Kilkenny hurler DJ Carey jailed for 5½ years for ‘reprehensible fraud’

    Reports the sentencing of DJ Carey: effective 5½ years, headline sentence of eight to 10 years, and details of the victims, repayments and the Garda investigation.

    convicted, DJ Carey, 54, named, irish (judged from name)DJ Careyvictim, Denis O'Brien, irish (judged from name)Denis O'Brienvictim, Thomas Butler, irish (judged from name)Thomas Butler
  6. 3 Nov2025
    Former hurler DJ Carey sentenced to over five years after faking cancer to con money out of people

    Reports the sentence: four years on count 2 and 18 months on count 3, to be served consecutively, with the judge's mitigating factors and the sums involved (nearly €400,000, over €44,000 repaid).

    convicted, DJ Carey, 54, named, irish (judged from name)DJ Carey
  7. 3 Nov2025
    DJ Carey sentenced to over five years after faking cancer to con money out of people

    Reports the sentence: four years for count 2 and 18 months for count 3, to be served consecutively, totalling five and a half years. Adds the judge's remarks on mitigation, Carey's guilty plea and cooperation with gardaí, and that his sentencing had been adjourned from Wednesday because he was in hospital.

    convicted, DJ Carey, 54, named, irish (judged from name)DJ Carey
  8. 31 Oct2025
    "I was completely duped" - Kildare based DJ Carey's court hearing hears dramatic statement from tycoon Denis O'Brien

    Adds the sentencing-stage hearing details: guilty pleas to 10 counts with 10 more taken into consideration, total sums defrauded (€394,127 and $13,000, with €44,200 repaid), the judge's remand to Monday and warning of custody, victim impact statements (including Denis O'Brien's €125,182 loss), the defence submissions, and the 2014 to 2022 indictment period.

    convicted, Denis 'DJ' Carey, 54, male, named, irish (judged from name)Denis 'DJ' Careyvictim, Denis O'Brien, male, irish (judged from name)Denis O'Brienvictim, irish (judged from name)victim, Ann Conway, irish (judged from name)Ann Conwayvictim, irish (judged from name)victim, Sharon Kelly, irish (judged from name)Sharon Kellyvictim, Aidan Mulligan, irish (judged from name)Aidan Mulliganvictim, Tony Griffin, irish (judged from name)Tony Griffinvictim, Christy Browne, irish (judged from name)Christy Brownevictim, Thomas Butler, male, irish (judged from name)Thomas Butlervictim, Jeffrey Howes, irish (judged from name)Jeffrey Howesvictim, Noel Tynan, irish (judged from name)Noel Tynanvictim, Edwin Carey, irish (judged from name)Edwin Careyvictim, Aonghus Leydon, irish (judged from name)Aonghus Leydon
  9. 31 Oct2025
    'Stunning fall from grace' - Judge warns DJ Carey jail time 'inevitable', as former Kilkenny star remanded in custody

    Reports the 31 October 2025 remand hearing ahead of sentencing on Monday, the court's account of how gardaí were alerted, and the €125,182 and $13,000 given by Denis O’Brien.

    convicted, DJ Carey, 54, male, named, irish (judged from name)DJ Careyvictim, Denis O'Brien, male, irish (judged from name)Denis O'Brien
  10. 31 Oct2025
    Judge warns DJ Carey jail time 'inevitable', as former Kilkenny star remanded in custody

    Reports the 31 October 2025 sentencing hearing: Carey was remanded in custody pending sentence on Monday, the judge indicated a custodial sentence, and the article adds the Seattle cancer claims, the Denis O'Brien losses and a victim impact statement.

    convicted, DJ Carey, 54, male, named, irish (judged from name)DJ Careyvictim, Denis O'Brien, male, irish (judged from name)Denis O'Brien
  11. 31 Oct2025
    ‘I was completely duped by DJ Carey,’ says Denis O’Brien as former hurler is remanded in custody

    Sentencing hearing details, victim impact statements from Denis O'Brien and Thomas Butler, background on the Garda investigation that began in summer 2022, and Carey's admission that he invented the cancer story in 2012 to buy time over an AIB debt.

    convicted, DJ Carey, male, named, irish (judged from name)DJ Careyvictim, male, irish (judged from name)victim, Thomas Butler, male, irish (judged from name)Thomas Butler
  12. 31 Oct2025
    DJ Carey remanded in custody pending sentence - Gript

    Reports that Carey pleaded guilty to 10 charges under Section 6 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act at the Central Criminal Court on 2 July, that he was remanded in custody pending sentence, that sentencing was adjourned to next Monday at 1pm, and that the total defrauded from 22 victims was €395,127.

    convicted, DJ Carey, 54, male, named, irish (judged from name)DJ Careyvictim, Denis O'Brien, irish (judged from name)Denis O'Brien
  13. 31 Oct2025
    DJ Carey remanded in custody pending sentencing on Monday for fraud charges

    Reports that Carey was remanded in custody and will be sentenced at 1pm on Monday after the judge said a custodial sentence was inevitable. Adds the sentencing delay due to hospital treatment, the maximum penalty, and the sums involved (nearly €400,000, with over €44,000 repaid) and details of named victims.

    convicted, DJ Carey, 54, male, named, irish (judged from name)DJ Careyvictim, Denis O'Brien, irish (judged from name)Denis O'Brienvictim, irish (judged from name)victim, Ann Conway, irish (judged from name)Ann Conwayvictim, Tom Brennan, irish (judged from name)Tom Brennan
  14. 31 Oct2025
    Former Kilkenny hurler DJ Carey remanded in custody pending sentencing on Monday for fraud charges

    Adds that Carey was remanded in custody, that the judge said a custodial sentence was inevitable, that sentencing was set for 1pm on Monday after an earlier date was adjourned because he was in hospital, and that a psychological assessment was requested. Also adds the victims and amounts heard in court.

    convicted, DJ Carey, 54, named, irish (judged from name)DJ Careyvictim, Denis O'Brien, irish (judged from name)Denis O'Brienvictim, irish (judged from name)victim, Ann Conway, irish (judged from name)Ann Conwayvictim, Tom Brennan, irish (judged from name)Tom Brennan
  15. 31 Oct2025
    Custodial sentence for DJ Carey inevitable, judge says

    Reports the pre-sentence hearing on 31 October 2025: the judge says a custodial sentence is inevitable and will impose it on Monday. Adds the amounts involved, victim impact statements, the defence plea and the maximum penalty. Carey pleaded guilty in July, and further counts are taken into consideration.

    convicted, DJ Carey, 54, male, named, irish (judged from name)DJ Careyvictim, Denis O'Brien, male, irish (judged from name)Denis O'Brienvictim, Thomas Butler, male, irish (judged from name)Thomas Butlervictim, female, irish (judged from name)victim, Ger Kirwan, irish (judged from name)Ger Kirwanvictim, Tom Brennan, irish (judged from name)Tom Brennan
  16. 31 Oct2025
    WATCH: The moment disgraced Kilkenny GAA star DJ Carey arrives at court for sentencing

    Follow-up on the sentencing hearing. Carey had been expected in court on Wednesday but was in hospital. He pleaded guilty to 10 counts at a sitting last July, on the day his trial was due to begin. The article does not report the sentence.

    convicted, DJ Carey, male, named, irish (judged from name)DJ Carey
  17. 31 Oct2025
    DJ Carey arrives in court for sentencing for defrauding people and faking cancer

    Reports DJ Carey's arrival in court for sentencing. The body text is website template code, so the only facts come from the headline.

    convicted, DJ Carey, named, irish (judged from name)DJ Carey
  18. 31 Oct2025
    Former Kilkenny star DJ Carey due in court today for sentencing, after Wednesday's postponement

    Sentencing hearing is set for today after a postponement on Wednesday, when a medical certificate said Carey was unfit to attend. The article gives the plea as made at a court sitting last July and says the 10 counts involved 13 complainants.

    convicted, DJ Carey, male, named, irish (judged from name)DJ Carey
  19. 29 Oct2025
    What we know so far: Gardaí contact hospital upon learning DJ Carey is there; Kilkenny star 'waiting for a bed'

    Sentencing was adjourned to Friday after Carey failed to appear. He was reported to be in Portiuncula University Hospital awaiting a bed, and gardaí contacted the hospital and sought to verify his medical note.

    convicted, DJ Carey, 50, male, named, irish (judged from name)DJ Careyvictim, Denis O'Brien, irish (judged from name)Denis O'Brienvictim, irish (judged from name)victim, Ann Conway, irish (judged from name)Ann Conwayvictim, irish (judged from name)victim, Sharon Kelly, irish (judged from name)Sharon Kellyvictim, Aidan Mulligan, irish (judged from name)Aidan Mulliganvictim, Tony Griffin, irish (judged from name)Tony Griffinvictim, Christy Browne, irish (judged from name)Christy Brownevictim, Thomas Butler, irish (judged from name)Thomas Butlervictim, Jeffrey Howes, irish (judged from name)Jeffrey Howesvictim, Noel Tynan, irish (judged from name)Noel Tynanvictim, Edwin Carey, irish (judged from name)Edwin Careyvictim, Aonghus Leydon, irish (judged from name)Aonghus Leydon
  20. 29 Oct2025
    DJ Carey's sentencing hearing told former hurler is in hospital

    Reports that Carey is in hospital and was due to appear at around 11am, that his lawyers said he did not have cancer but had significant health issues, that a psychological assessment was requested before sentencing, and names further people who made payments to him.

    suspect, DJ Carey, 54, male, named, irish (judged from name)DJ Careyvictim, Denis O'Brien, irish (judged from name)Denis O'Brienvictim, Aidan Mulligan, irish (judged from name)Aidan Mulliganvictim, Christy Browne, irish (judged from name)Christy Brownevictim, Thomas Butler, irish (judged from name)Thomas Butlervictim, Jeffrey Howes, non-irish (judged from name)Jeffrey Howesvictim, Noel Tynan, irish (judged from name)Noel Tynanvictim, Edwin Carey, irish (judged from name)Edwin Carey
  21. 29 Oct2025
    DJ Carey's sentence hearing postponed until Friday after court informed he is in hospital

    Sentencing hearing at the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court postponed to Friday after the court was told Carey is in hospital. Defence has requested a psychological assessment before sentencing.

    convicted, DJ Carey, 54, male, named, irish (judged from name)DJ Careyvictim, Denis O'Brien, irish (judged from name)Denis O'Brienvictim, Aidan Mulligan, irish (judged from name)Aidan Mulliganvictim, Christy Browne, irish (judged from name)Christy Brownevictim, Thomas Butler, irish (judged from name)Thomas Butlervictim, Jeffrey Howes, irish (judged from name)Jeffrey Howesvictim, Noel Tynan, irish (judged from name)Noel Tynanvictim, Edwin Carey, irish (judged from name)Edwin Carey
  22. 29 Oct2025
    BREAKING: Sentencing of Kilkenny hurler DJ Carey put on hold as court told he is in hospital

    Sentencing hearing postponed on 29 October 2025 after a medical certificate said Carey is in hospital in Galway and unfit to attend. The case has been put back pending further details. Carey had earlier pleaded guilty to 10 counts of fraud.

    convicted, DJ Carey, male, named, irish (judged from name)DJ Carey
  23. 29 Oct2025
    Kilkenny hurling legend DJ Carey to learn his fate in court today

    Preview of the sentencing hearing set for 29 October 2025. Confirms the 10 guilty-plea counts involved 13 complainants, the trial had been expected to call about 28 witnesses, and the sentencing hearing is expected to take 90 minutes.

    convicted, DJ Carey, male, named, irish (judged from name)DJ Carey
  24. 2 Jul2025
    Once a star who had it all, DJ Carey’s life has been reduced to a squalid tale of deception

    First report of DJ Carey's guilty plea to 10 deception charges (with 10 more taken into account) at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on 2 July 2025.

    accused, Denis Carey, 54, male, named, irish (judged from name)Denis Carey
  25. 2 Jul2025
    Kilkenny hurling legend DJ Carey pleads guilty, admits deception

    Reports the guilty plea on 2 July 2025, the day the trial was due to begin, and the sentencing date of 29 October. Adds that the 10 counts involved 13 complainants, and that Carey's counsel said he has significant health issues.

    convicted, DJ Carey, male, named, irish (judged from name)DJ Careyvictim, Denis O'Brien, irish (judged from name)Denis O'Brienvictim, irish (judged from name)victim, Ann Conway, irish (judged from name)Ann Conwayvictim, irish (judged from name)victim, Sharon Kelly, irish (judged from name)Sharon Kellyvictim, Aidan Mulligan, irish (judged from name)Aidan Mulliganvictim, Tony Griffin, irish (judged from name)Tony Griffinvictim, Christy Browne, irish (judged from name)Christy Brownevictim, Thomas Butler, irish (judged from name)Thomas Butlervictim, Jeffrey Howes, irish (judged from name)Jeffrey Howesvictim, Noel Tynan, irish (judged from name)Noel Tynanvictim, Edwin Carey, irish (judged from name)Edwin Careyvictim, Aonghus Leydon, irish (judged from name)Aonghus Leydon
  26. 2 Jul2025
    DJ Carey pleads guilty to 10 charges of deception

    Reports the guilty pleas on 2 July 2025, names 11 of the 13 complainants, notes one count struck out and two false instrument counts taken into consideration, and sets sentencing for 29 October with a psychological report and legal aid.

    convicted, DJ Carey, 54, male, named, irish (judged from name)DJ Careyvictim, Denis O'Brien, irish (judged from name)Denis O'Brienvictim, irish (judged from name)victim, Ann Conway, irish (judged from name)Ann Conwayvictim, irish (judged from name)victim, Sharon Kelly, irish (judged from name)Sharon Kellyvictim, Aidan Mulligan, irish (judged from name)Aidan Mulliganvictim, Tony Griffin, irish (judged from name)Tony Griffinvictim, Christy Browne, irish (judged from name)Christy Brownevictim, Thomas Butler, irish (judged from name)Thomas Butlervictim, Jeffrey Howes, irish (judged from name)Jeffrey Howesvictim, Noel Tynan, irish (judged from name)Noel Tynanvictim, Edwin Carey, irish (judged from name)Edwin Careyvictim, Aonghus Leydon, irish (judged from name)Aonghus Leydon
  27. 2 Jul2025
    WATCH: The moment Kilkenny's DJ Carey arrives in court to plead guilty to fraud charges

    Reports the guilty pleas entered on 2 July 2025 to 10 counts, the 13 complainants, the scope of the indictment, the remaining counts, and the sentencing hearing date.

    convicted, DJ Carey, 54, male, named, irish (judged from name)DJ Careyvictim, Denis O'Brien, irish (judged from name)Denis O'Brienvictim, irish (judged from name)victim, Ann Conway, irish (judged from name)Ann Conwayvictim, irish (judged from name)victim, Sharon Kelly, irish (judged from name)Sharon Kellyvictim, Aidan Mulligan, irish (judged from name)Aidan Mulliganvictim, Tony Griffin, irish (judged from name)Tony Griffinvictim, Christy Browne, irish (judged from name)Christy Brownevictim, Thomas Butler, irish (judged from name)Thomas Butlervictim, Jeffrey Howes, irish (judged from name)Jeffrey Howesvictim, Noel Tynan, irish (judged from name)Noel Tynanvictim, Edwin Carey, irish (judged from name)Edwin Careyvictim, Aonghus Leydon, irish (judged from name)Aonghus Leydon
  28. 2 Jul2025
    DJ Carey pleads guilty to fraud re cancer treatment - Gript

    Reports Carey's guilty plea to 10 charges on the opening day of the trial before Ms. Justice Patricia Ryan, and that sentencing is set for 29 October.

    convicted, DJ Carey, male, named, irish (judged from name)DJ Carey
  29. 2 Jul2025
    DJ Carey pleads guilty to defrauding people over cancer treatment claims

    Provides the full list of named victims and date ranges for each deception charge, identifies the presiding judge (Ms Justice Patricia Ryan), the defence counsel (Colman Cody SC) and prosecution counsel (Dominic McGinn SC), notes the State's request for nolle prosequi on one charge, and records the sentencing date of 29 October.

    accused, DJ Carey, 54, male, named, irish (judged from name)DJ Careyvictim, male, irish (judged from name)victim, male, irish (judged from name)victim, Ann Conway, female, irish (judged from name)Ann Conwayvictim, male, irish (judged from name)victim, Sharon Kelly, female, irish (judged from name)Sharon Kellyvictim, Aidan Mulligan, male, irish (judged from name)Aidan Mulliganvictim, Edwin Carey, male, irish (judged from name)Edwin Careyvictim, Tony Griffin, male, irish (judged from name)Tony Griffinvictim, Christy Browne, male, irish (judged from name)Christy Brownevictim, Thomas Butler, male, irish (judged from name)Thomas Butlervictim, Jeffrey Howes, male, irish (judged from name)Jeffrey Howesvictim, Noel Tynan, male, irish (judged from name)Noel Tynanvictim, Aonghus Leydon, male, irish (judged from name)Aonghus Leydon
  30. 2 Jul2025
    DJ Carey pleads guilty after pretending he had cancer

    Headline-only item reporting DJ Carey's guilty plea. The body text is template code with no article content. Matches existing case 1397 (guilty plea, 2 July 2025).

    convicted, DJ Carey, named, irish (judged from name)DJ Carey
  31. 2 Jul2025
    Fraud trial of Kilkenny's DJ Carey due to get under way today

    Follows the 29 September 2023 charges already on file (21 fraud and forgery charges). Adds that the trial is expected to start today and last three to four weeks, and that Carey denies all charges. A 'breaking news' banner in the article says he pleaded guilty, but the article body says he denies all charges, so the body is treated as the account of the trial's status.

    accused, DJ Carey, 52, male, named, irish (judged from name)DJ Carey
  32. 3 Nov2023
    Kildare resident and hurling legend DJ Carey denies all charges, as court date is set

    Reports a court appearance in November 2023 where Carey denies all charges and a trial date of July 2, 2025 is set. Adds the trial length estimate, the bail variation request and the remand on continuing bail. Does not state the offence dates.

    accused, DJ Carey, 52, male, named, irish (judged from name)DJ Carey
  33. 3 Nov2023
    DJ Carey Trial Date Set As Star Hurler Facing 21 Fraud And Forgery Charges

    Reports that a trial date was set for the 21 fraud and forgery charges against DJ Carey. The available text is only the headline, so no date or court is given.

    accused, DJ Carey, named, irish (judged from name)DJ Carey
  34. 3 Nov2023
    Date set for DJ Carey’s trial on fraud and forgery charges

    Reports that a trial date of 2 July 2025 was set at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, that the trial is expected to last three to four weeks, and that bail conditions were varied to allow him to sign on at a different garda station. No matching existing case.

    accused, DJ Carey, 52, male, named, irish (judged from name)DJ Carey
  35. 3 Nov2023
    DJ CAREY UPDATE: Kilkenny hurling legend denies all charges as trial date is set

    Reports the accused's not-guilty position, the trial date of July 2, 2025, the expected trial length, the specific charge breakdown (19 counts of dishonestly inducing payment and 2 counts of using a false instrument), and a bail variation to sign on at a different garda station.

    accused, DJ Carey, 52, male, named, irish (judged from name)DJ Carey
  36. 3 Nov2023
    Kilkenny's DJ Carey due back in court today

    Reports a court appearance on 3 November 2023 in the existing fraud case, where Carey had not yet replied to or pleaded to the charges. It also gives the wording of the charges and the statute cited.

    accused, DJ Carey, male, named, irish (judged from name)DJ Carey
  37. 30 Sep2023
    DJ Carey, Kilkenny hurling star, appears in court on multiple fraud charges

    Reports the District Court appearance on charges of 21 fraud offences, the bail conditions, and the transfer of the case to the Circuit Criminal Court. The alleged offences are dated between unknown dates in 2021 and 2022, and one charge cites January 1st, 2014 to September 18th, 2022.

    accused, DJ Carey, 52, male, named, irish (judged from name)DJ Careyvictim, Denis O'Brien, male, irish (judged from name)Denis O'Brienvictim, Larry O'Gorman, irish (judged from name)Larry O'Gormanvictim, Tony Griffin, irish (judged from name)Tony Griffin
  38. 29 Sep2023
    Hurling star DJ Carey charged with fraudulently claiming he had cancer as he appears before court

    Reports the first court appearance: 21 fraud and forgery charges (19 under Section 6 and two under Section 26 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001), no reply, bail granted, and sent forward for trial at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.

    accused, Denis Carey, 52, male, named, irish (judged from name)Denis Carey
  39. 29 Sep2023
    GAA star DJ Carey charged with fraudulently claiming he had cancer as he appears before court

    Reports the initial court appearance and charges at Blanchardstown District Court on 29 September 2023, including 19 charges under Section 6 and two under Section 26 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001, the arrest, legal aid, bail and the next court date.

    accused, Denis Carey, male, named, irish (judged from name)Denis Carey
  40. 29 Sep2023
    DJ Carey charged with fraud and forgery offences

    First court appearance report: 21 fraud charges against 25 people and two false-instrument charges, with bail and a trial date at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. The case already exists in the list at later stages, and existing record 904 also covers this same prosecution.

    accused, DJ Carey, 52, male, named, irish (judged from name)DJ Carey
  41. 29 Sep2023
    Court Appearance: Alleged Fraud Investigation in the Eastern Region, 29th September 2023

    Garda press release announcing a charge for alleged fraud offences and the court date. No name, location or incident date is given, and it does not match any existing case.

    accused, 50s, male
  42. 29 Sep2023
    DJ Carey charged with deception and forgery in alleged cancer treatment scam

    First report of the charges against DJ Carey, his court appearance, bail conditions, free legal aid, and the list of alleged victims and date ranges.

    accused, DJ Carey, male, named, irish (judged from name)DJ Careyvictim, Denis O'Brien, male, irish (judged from name)Denis O'Brienvictim, Larry O'Gorman, irish (judged from name)Larry O'Gormanvictim, Tony Griffin, male, irish (judged from name)Tony Griffinvictim, Ann Kelsey, irish (judged from name)Ann Kelseyvictim, irish (judged from name)victim, Ann Conway, irish (judged from name)Ann Conwayvictim, irish (judged from name)victim, Sharon Kelly, irish (judged from name)Sharon Kellyvictim, Peadar Hughes, irish (judged from name)Peadar Hughesvictim, Aidan Mulligan, irish (judged from name)Aidan Mulliganvictim, Edwin Carey, irish (judged from name)Edwin Careyvictim, Donal Carroll, irish (judged from name)Donal Carrollvictim, Christy Browne, irish (judged from name)Christy Brownevictim, irish (judged from name)victim, Gerard Kirwan, irish (judged from name)Gerard Kirwanvictim, Thomas Butler, irish (judged from name)Thomas Butlervictim, Jeffrey Howes, irish (judged from name)Jeffrey Howesvictim, Noel Tynan, irish (judged from name)Noel Tynanvictim, Brendan Fleming, irish (judged from name)Brendan Flemingvictim, Sean Murray, irish (judged from name)Sean Murrayvictim, Patrick Somers, irish (judged from name)Patrick Somersvictim, Aonghus Leydon, irish (judged from name)Aonghus Leydonvictim, Tom Brennan, irish (judged from name)Tom Brennan
  43. 29 Sep2023
    Former Hurler DJ Carey Charged With Multiple Counts Of Fraud And Forgery

    The article body is empty; only the headline is available. It reports charges of multiple counts of fraud and forgery, an earlier stage than the convictions in the existing case. The offence wording differs from the existing case, which describes deception charges.

    accused, DJ Carey, named, irish (judged from name)DJ Carey
  44. 29 Sep2023
    Kilkenny hurling legend DJ Carey charged with fraud offences

    Reports the charging of DJ Carey at Blanchardstown District Court with 21 fraud-related offences, the statutory basis of the charges, and that he made no reply and has not yet entered pleas. The charges are dated on unknown dates at unknown locations.

    accused, DJ Carey, male, named, irish (judged from name)DJ Carey
  45. 22 Feb2023
    Former GAA star arrested by gardaí over alleged fraud

    First report of the arrest; details the alleged fraud involving claims of cancer treatment, the involvement of Denis O'Brien, and the Section 6 charge under the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001.

    suspect, malevictim, Denis O'Brien, male, irish (judged from name)Denis O'Brien
  46. 22 Feb2023
    Gardai struggle to find evidence GAA legend accused of fraud had cancer

    Provides detail on the investigation: Gardaí have found no evidence of cancer, are checking with US hospital authorities, the suspect was seen golfing in Ireland and on holiday in Mauritius while supposedly in treatment, and charges are expected within several weeks.

    suspect, malevictim, male
  47. 22 Feb2023
    Man held in fraud investigation over alleged deception

    First report of the arrest and details of the fraud investigation, including the method of alleged deception and involvement of the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau.

    suspect, malevictim