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Sunday World
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Sunday World
‘Keep Carey out of Croker' – Victim urges GAA not to honour cancer conman at All Ireland
Victim of DJ's cancer scam calls on GAA bosses to ban hurling legend from ceremony at today's All-Ireland final A BUSINESSMAN defrauded out thousands of euro by cancer conman DJ Carey has warned the GAA it would be '100 per cent wrong' to honour the disgraced hurler in Croke Park today. Noel Tynan, owner of The Celt bar in Dublin and one of the 80,000 strong crowd who will be in attendance for today's All-Ireland Final, said: 'It would be, completely, 100 per cent wrong. 'I'll be in Croke Park and to watch him walk out there waving and nodding, you couldn't do it. 'They recommended on the day of the court that a psychiatric report on him be carried. 'Well, if he turns up on and waves to the crowd, there certainly should be a psychiatric report on him … that's how I would see it … he'd need some balls. 'You couldn't do it, in front of 80,000, not knowing if you're going to be booed off the pitched. 'And at the least he should be booed off the pitch.' DJ Carey admitted to deceiving 13 victims The GAA have failed to comment ahead of today's clash between Cork and Tipperary as to whether Carey will be included when tribute is paid to the Kilkenny team that lifted the Liam McCarthy 25 years ago. Calls to the GAA's director of communications were not returned. A traditional part of All-Ireland final day is the presentation of the winners from 25 years ago to the crowd in Croke Park. Carey was man of the match in his teams All-Ireland win over Offaly in 2000. It's unknown whether Carey will attend but even those not in attendance traditionally have their name read out, followed by a description of their contribution during the game. But Mr. Tynan, who is one of the 13 people Carey pleaded guilty to approaching for money after faking a cancer diagnosis, believes the conman's action, and in particular the targeting of a woman with cancer with his cancer lies, are 'unforgiveable and can't be overlooked.' Noel Tynan says GAA should not honour Carey 'If DJ Carey wasn't who was he was, superstar that he was and the whole lot, people would be saying throw the book at this criminal,' Mr. Tynan said. 'But he's no better or worse than any other criminal. 'He's a criminal … full stop and just because he won five All-Irelands and nine All Stars, it doesn't change things 'The bottom line is he purposely set out to defraud people. 'He met me in 2017 and that's when he told me about his cancer and then he didn't hit me for six years. 'He kept me in cold storage for six years before I got the call on a Monday morning. 'And some of the lies he told me that morning … 'He didn't have to even blink. 'The big word was the deception. 'He came across as such a humble fella but he was setting me up. 'It was a form of grooming. 'The All Star, the All-Ireland winner and then to use that and say you had cancer, it's just unforgiveable and there's no excuse for him. 'What angered me more than anything is when I found out about the woman who had cancer … he conned this woman and her husband … and that to me is unforgiveable. 'That was way worse than what happened to me. 'To con that poor woman that had cancer … that's inexcusable.' DJ Carey in his heyday before he disgraced his sporting legacy Carey pleaded guilty on July 3rd to dishonestly by deception, inducing victims to make monetary payment to him after he fraudulently claimed to have cancer and needed finances to obtain treatment. The offences happened at unknown locations within the State on dates between 2014 and 2022. The 13 victims named in the case were Mr. Tynan, Owen and Ann Conway, Mark and Sharon Kelly, Denis O'Brien, Aidan Mulligan, Tony Griffin and Christy Browne, Thomas Butler, Jeffrey Howes, Edwin Carey and Aonghus Leydon. He admitted to dishonestly persuading people to give him money by fraudulently claiming he was suffering from cancer and saying he needed funds for treatment. He was remanded on bail and is due to be sentenced on October 29th. DJ Carey faked having a cancer diagnosis Last week, Carey's ex-partner Sarah Newman spoke out about the scandal, insisting a major chance had been missed to stop Carey in his tracks as far back as 2012. She told the Sunday Independent newspaper she had contacted Blackrock Garda station to complain about Carey stealing from her, but that this was never followed up by gardai. She said: 'That trauma could have been stopped. These victims should not have become his prey if the gardaí had taken proper notice of me when I made formal complaints back in 2012 about DJ's conduct, lies and deception. 'They [my complaints] went untreated and there has been a black cloud over my judgment and reputation for many years, which I feel has now been lifted. victims of his crimes. 'There are people who will have met me and taken statements from me over that period of time. And it is they who have to look at themselves. They know the truth and they had the facts and they did nothing about it. 'Sometimes the legal system fails people. 'Whether it's domestic violence or a heinous criminal act, sometimes the judicial system gets it wrong. 'And that starts at grassroots with the gardaí when people make complaints. 'I think all over the world there are miscarriages of justice, there are people that get away with absolutely dreadful things — and I guess that's just the way things are.'
Extra.ie
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
WATCH: Zach Bryan leaves huge tip at Dublin pub
Country music star Zach Bryan left a hefty tip for bar staff at his favourite Irish pub during his time in Dublin last week. The 29-year-old played three sold-out nights at the Phoenix Park with around 180,000 fans heading to the venue across the weekend. It is understood the Oklahoma native arrived in the Irish capital on Wednesday, and the first thing he did on arrival was head to the pub! Country music star Zach Bryan left a hefty tip for bar staff at his favourite Irish pub during his time in Dublin last week. Pic: Chasing Abbey/ Instagram Noel Tynan, owner of The Celt on Dublin's Talbot Street revealed the singer came 'straight' to The Celt after arriving in Dublin for his 'wind-up party.' Speaking to the Irish Independent, Mr Tynan revealed that Zach had around 100 members of his team at the pub which also saw Offaly band Chasing Abbey pop in for a sing-song. 'Zach also got up and played a few songs himself, which was great,' the publican told the publication. View this post on Instagram A post shared by CHASING ABBEY (@chasingabbey) One staff member got talking to the singer and passed a remark about how they were working late in order to pay their college fees, spurring Zach to leave a generous tip behind the bar for staff members. Mr Tynan told the Independent he jokingly told the singer to leave a million behind when asked how much he should leave. 'He said, 'How about four grand?' And I said, 'How about 10?' – I was joking. I wasn't expecting him to leave anything,' Mr Tynan said, adding that the pair 'met in the middle' and Zach left a €6,000 tip. The 29-year-old played three sold-out nights at the Phoenix Park with around 180,000 fans heading to the venue across the weekend. Pic: GMCD 'He's a very generous fella,' the pub owner praised. On Thursday, Zach shared a picture of himself in an arm wrestling match via social media, writing 'shoutout to the Celt last night, best damn bar in Ireland.' Amongst gig attendees was RTÉ's Oliver Callan who was full of praise on Monday morning, branding it a 'stunning, amber evening.' Speaking on his RTÉ Radio 1 show on Monday morning, Oliver praised youngsters attending the gig, noting concert-goers were a 'really exceptionally well-behaved crowd.' The presenter said: 'A wave of soundness hit the Phoenix Park and it was an extraordinary atmosphere — and what an extraordinary punt that was as well; Oklahoma youngster. 'He only played the Helix in Dublin two years ago, and from there to a weekend of massive concerts in the park where the stage and the infrastructure and everything that brings you to the concert has to be built from scratch in a field. It was also a big win for the OPW, we must say, which was in need of one.'
Dublin Live
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Dublin Live
Zach Bryan thanks Irish fans for 'kindness and grace' after sell-out Phoenix Park shows
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Zach Bryan has thanked Irish fans for their "kindness and their grace" after he performed three sell-out shows in Dublin. The 29-year-old superstar performed in front of 180,000 fans over three nights at the Phoenix Park in Dublin last weekend. As he left for London, where he will perform at Hyde Park on June 28 and 29, Zach thanked Irish fans for their "kindness and grace". He told his fans on social media: "From the last time we were in Ireland, I have seen boys become husbands, husbands become fathers, gained band members, lost friends, stayed up all night and slept in. We've crossed deserts, plains and places we prolly shouldn't have been. There is love on random streets and there is a lot of hope still in the little things. "Thank you so much to Ireland for taking my family and making it your own the last three nights. Thank you for your kindness, your grace and everything you are as a country. We'll love you forever and we will always be back." While staying in Dublin, the country singer partied for three nights at Dublin city centre pub The Celt. He even left a €6,000 tip after he heard a staff member was working at the pub to cover his college fees. Pub owner Noel Tynan told the Irish Independent: "Well, when he came off the plane the first day, he came literally straight to The Celt and he had his wind-up party here. He had about 100 in his team, so they were all there, and we also had Chasing Abbey from Tullamore - they're pretty well-known themselves - they dropped in and played. "One of the staff members just happened to pass a remark about working late - said he has to because he has to pay for his fees for college - and Zach said he might be able to help him," Mr Tynan said. "So, he said to me, 'How much will I leave?' And I said, 'Leave a million.' I was joking - I didn't think anything would be left! He said, 'How about four grand? And I said how about 10?' I was just joking; I wasn't expecting him to leave anything. "And he said, 'Tell you what - we'll meet in the middle. We'll make it six.' So, he just left €6,000. And he also gave me two tickets to give to the children's hospital in Crumlin." "He's a very generous fella," he added at the time. Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice . For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage.
Irish Daily Mirror
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Zach Bryan makes sweet admission to Irish fans after sell-out Phoenix Park shows
Zach Bryan has thanked Irish fans for their "kindness and their grace" after he performed three sell-out shows in Dublin. The 29-year-old superstar performed in front of 180,000 fans over three nights at the Phoenix Park in Dublin last weekend. As he left for London, where he will perform at Hyde Park on June 28 and 29, Zach thanked Irish fans for their "kindness and grace". He told his fans on social media: "From the last time we were in Ireland, I have seen boys become husbands, husbands become fathers, gained band members, lost friends, stayed up all night and slept in. "We've crossed deserts, plains and places we prolly shouldn't have been. There is love on random streets and there is a lot of hope still in the little things. "Thank you so much to Ireland for taking my family and making it your own the last three nights. Thank you for your kindness, your grace and everything you are as a country. We'll love you forever and we will always be back." While staying in Dublin, the country singer partied for three nights at Dublin city centre pub, The Celt. He even left a €6,000 tip after he heard a staff member was working at the pub to cover his college fees. Pub owner Noel Tynan told the Irish Independent: "Well, when he came off the plane the first day, he came literally straight to The Celt and he had his wind-up party here. "He had about 100 in his team, so they were all there, and we also had Chasing Abbey from Tullamore — they're pretty well-known themselves — they dropped in and played. "One of the staff members just happened to pass a remark about working late — said he has to because he has to pay for his fees for college — and Zach said he might be able to help him," Mr Tynan said. "So, he said to me, 'How much will I leave?' And I said, 'Leave a million.' I was joking — I didn't think anything would be left! He said, 'How about four grand? And I said how about 10?' I was just joking; I wasn't expecting him to leave anything. "And he said, 'Tell you what — we'll meet in the middle. We'll make it six.' So, he just left €6,000. And he also gave me two tickets to give to the children's hospital in Crumlin." "He's a very generous fella," he added at the time.
Irish Independent
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
‘He's a very generous fella' – Zach Bryan leaves €6,000 tip at Dublin pub to help staff pay college fees
The 29-year-old Grammy winner, who played three sold-out gigs in the capital, made The Celt on Talbot Street his local during his time here — and left a lasting impression on staff with a remarkable act of generosity. According to pub owner Noel Tynan, Bryan visited The Celt straight after landing in Dublin. 'Well, when he came off the plane the first day, he came literally straight to The Celt and he had his wind-up party here,' Noel said. 'He had about 100 in his team, so they were all there, and we also had Chasing Abbey from Tullamore — they're pretty well-known themselves — they dropped in and played.' He added: 'Zach also got up and played a few songs himself, which was great.' According to pub owner Noel Tynan, Bryan was chatting with the bar staff when one of them mentioned working late to help pay for college. 'One of the staff members just happened to pass a remark about working late — said he has to because he has to pay for his fees for college — and Zach said he might be able to help him,' Mr Tynan said. 'So, he said to me, 'How much will I leave?' And I said, 'Leave a million.' I was joking — I didn't think anything would be left! He said, 'How about four grand? And I said how about 10?' I was just joking; I wasn't expecting him to leave anything. 'And he said, 'Tell you what — we'll meet in the middle. We'll make it six.' So, he just left €6,000. And he also gave me two tickets to give to the children's hospital in Crumlin.' 'He's a very generous fella,' he added. After performing all weekend, he returned to The Celt on Sunday night to celebrate finishing his Dublin gigs — and even treated the crowd to more songs. 'He came in on Sunday night to celebrate finishing the gigs — sang a load of songs even after performing all weekend,' Pub owner Mr Tynan said. "To show his generosity, he brought me on stage and everything — so I was beside him when he was doing the last number.' He added: 'He was there two years ago as well and his father has been back a number of times in Dublin, so I'm starting to get to know them pretty well.'
