Kilkenny, a County, in Total Shock, tonight, and Every Hurler, across Ireland, DJ Carey up on Alleged, Fraud Charges.Many Golfers, are Shocked, also.

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Hurling legend DJ Carey appears in court charged with 21 fraud offences

Kilkenny , Ireland – 30 June 2021; The Kilkenny hurler DJ Carey teeing off on the 17th hole during the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open Golf Championship Pro-Am at Mount Juliet in Thomastown, Kilkenny

The five-time All-Ireland winner was sent for trial after a book of evidence was served on him at Blanchardstown District Court.

DJ Carey pictured arriving at Blanchardstown Court on Friday morning. Photo: Frank McGrath
DJ Carey pictured arriving at Blanchardstown Court on Friday morning.

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HURLING legend DJ Carey has been charged with multiple deception and forgery offences in an alleged cancer treatment scam.

The former Kilkenny hurling star was brought before a court today on a total of 21 fraud-related charges.

The five-time All-Ireland winner was sent for trial after a book of evidence was served on him at Blanchardstown District Court.

Judge John O’Leary sent him forward to Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, to appear there on November 3.

Mr Carey (52) was charged today after meeting gardai by arrangement at Blanchardstown garda station.

The charges state he dishonestly by deception induced alleged victims to make monetary payment to him after he fraudulently claimed to have cancer and needed finances to obtain treatment for same.

The Director of Public Prosecutions directed trial on indictment, State Solicitor Jonathan Antoniotti said.

Mr Carey made no reply to any of the charges, the court heard, and he has not yet entered pleas to the charges, which are under the Theft and Fraud Offences Act.

More to follow.

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