All-Ireland Final Crowds Jeer As DJ Carey's Jubilee Absence Confirmed

Neither an embattled DJ Carey, nor legendary Kilkenny manager Brian Cody were present in Croke Park today for the traditional silver jubilee celebrations, which this year are dedicated to Kilkenny's famous Liam McCarthy win in 2000.

A sacred tradition on All-Ireland final day, the side who climbed the Hogan Stand 25 years earlier are traditionally re-acquainted with the fabled field, and celebrated to the sell-out attendance in GAA HQ.

Sunday saw the great Kilkenny side of 2000, who famously defeated Offaly in the All-Ireland final, presented to the swathes of Cork and Tipperary fans who had already made their way into the stadium.

While stars like Henry Shefflin and former captain Willie O'Connor lined up underneath the Hogan Stand, neither DJ Carey nor legendary manager Brian Cody, who should've been central to those celebrations, were in attendance.

Despite the celebrations being dedicated to the first of Brian Cody's 11 All-Ireland titles as Kilkenny manager, the 71-year-old was not in attendance in Croke Park, with reports suggesting that the legendary manager was not in the country for the occasion.

DJ Carey, who was the man of the match in the 2000 All-Ireland hurling final, was not in attendance either, as one of the greatest sides in the history of the sport received their plaudits and brought Liam McCarthy onto the field.

Carey, who was central to all the successes of that Kilkenny side, is currently embroiled in a high-profile court case, where he recently pleaded guilty to ten counts of defrauding people.

Despite the controversy currently surrounding the Kilkenny man, his name was still read out in the Stadium, with the PA confirming that DJ 'is not in attendance'.

At full-forward was DJ Carey from Young Irelands, he scored 1-4 on the day, claiming his third All-Ireland of five in total and he would end the year with his eight of nine All-Star awards.

DJ is not with us today.

Unsurprisingly, mention of his name garnered quite the reaction from the Croke Park crowd, many of whom booed and jeered at the reading out of his accomplishments.

DJ Carey was not present as the Kilkenny jubilee team were paraded at Croke Park this afternoon.

There were some boos and jeers as his name was read out on the PA system. pic.twitter.com/9sZUTK0isF

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It's unlikely to be the final time that the former Kilkenny captain's name will be the subject of intense public attention, with Belfast-based Fine Point Films, who are responsible for making the Kneecap movie, also expected to release a documentary on Carey.

For today however, it was all about Carey's teammates, who were more than earned their right to take to the field ahead of the biggest day in Irish sport.