Denis Joseph Carey
Denis Joseph (DJ) Carey, a former Irish hurler and GAA sporting legend, enjoyed a celebrated career as a captain of the Kilkenny senior hurling team from 1989 to 2005, earning accolades such as Hurler of the Year and multiple All-Ireland titles. However, his legacy has been marred by a recent conviction for fraud, where he was sentenced to 5½ years in prison for deceiving numerous individuals over several years, including falsely claiming to need money for cancer treatment. Once revered for his athletic prowess, Carey’s life has taken a dramatic turn from sporting hero to convicted fraudster.
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Denis Joseph Carey, a former hurling great, was sentenced to 5½ years in prison for fraud and deception.
How DJ Carey went from hurling great to convicted fraudster – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-11-03
Denis Joseph Carey is a GAA sporting legend who won numerous All-Ireland, Leinster and National Hurling League medals when he played for his native Kilkenny’s senior hurling team.
Superstar hurler, spectacular downfall – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-03
