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Kilkenny man DJ Carey . Picture: PA
Kilkenny hurling legend DJ Carey has pleaded guilty to 10 counts of fraud, including falsely claiming to have cancer to obtain money from people.
At a hearing in November 2023, Mr Carey had indicated he would plead not guilty. The trial, due to begin today, was expected to last three to four weeks.
However, the multiple All-Ireland winner has now dramatically changed tack and has appeared this morning in court to plead guilty to all charges put to him.
WATCH: THE MOMENT DJ CAREY ARRIVES IN COURT
He has indicated he has genuine health issues and medical reports will be submitted. He will appear for sentencing in October.
The 10 counts Carey pleaded guilty to today involved a total of 13 complainants, including Denis O'Brien, Owen and Ann Conway, Mark and Sharon Kelly, Aidan Mulligan, Tony Griffin and Christy Browne, Thomas Butler, Jeffrey Howes, Noel Tynan, Edwin Carey and Aonghus Leydon.
About 28 witnesses had been expected to give evidence for the prosecution at trial, which was originally set down for four weeks.
Carey did not speak during the brief arraignment except to say “guilty” to the 10 counts put before him.
Colman Cody SC, defending Carey, said that while the case involved fraudulently claiming to have cancer, Carey does have “genuinely significant” health issues and required heart surgery last summer.
Counsel asked that legal aid be extended and he also asked that a psychological report be prepared for the sentence date.
Judge Patricia Ryan acceded to these requests and set a hearing date of October 29. This hearing is expected to take about an hour and a half, the court heard. The judge remanded Carey on continuing bail until that date.
Carey is regarded as one of the greatest hurlers to have played the game, winning five All-Ireland senior medals with Kilkenny. He captained the county to Liam MacCarthy Cup success in 2003, while also being part of the victorious teams in 1992, 1993, 2000 and 2002.
He was named Hurler of the Year in 2000 and won nine All-Star awards. Since retiring from play, he has managed the Kilkenny U21 hurlers and was a selector for the county senior team. CLICK HERE FOR MORE KILKENNY COURT NEWS
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