Judge reveals custodial sentence is ‘inevitable’ for DJ Carey as date set

The judge in the DJ Carey fraud case says a custodial sentence is ‘inevitable’ for the former hurler, with a decision set for 1pm on Monday.

Carey will be remanded in custody pending his sentencing on Monday, after admitting he induced 13 people to pay sums to fund treatment for cancer dishonestly.

The court heard how the outstanding sum for what was obtained by Carey was €349,927 and $13,000, including more than €125,000 from businessman Denis O’Brien.

Judge Martin Nolan said a custodial sentence is “inevitable”, and said the victims may “feel foolish and taken advantage of” but insisted they were good people.

Five-time All-Ireland champion Carey is regarded as one of the most successful and celebrated players in hurling history.

Carey, who had been on bail in advance of the hearing, was honoured as Hurler of the Year in 2000 and earned nine All-Star awards over the course of his career.

Following his retirement from playing, he went on to manage the Kilkenny U21 team and served as a selector for the county’s senior side.