Hurling star DJ Carey admits cancer treatment fraud
The ex-Kilkenny sportsman, 54, was charged with various counts of inducing people to make a monetary payment after fraudulently claiming to have cancer and needing finances to obtain treatment.
Appearing at the Circuit Court in the Criminal Courts of Justice, Carey stood to plead guilty to 10 charges put to him.
The court heard that while cancer was referred to in the charges, Carey 'does have very genuine health conditions' and required surgery for a heart condition.
A sentencing date has been set for Wednesday, 29 October.
Carey is one of the most acclaimed figures in GAA history, having won five All- Ireland Championship titles and nine All-Star awards during his career.
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