EIMEAR NÍ BHRAONÁIN | The Dodger: DJ Carey And The Great Betrayal

There was a time when DJ Carey didn’t need a surname. The Kilkenny hurling legend, famed for his dazzling skill and easy charm, was one of Ireland’s most beloved sportsmen. But behind the glory, rumours swirled whispers that would one day reveal a shocking truth. Two decades after his glory days, Carey stands accused of faking cancer to con money from friends and fans who once idolised him. Journalist Eimear Ní Bhraonáin spoke with Alan Morrissey about the rise and fall of former Kilkenny hurler DJ Carey. Photo (c) Irish Academic Press