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Extra.ie
06-07-2025
- Extra.ie
Money laundering trial date is set for Catriona Carey
Former Irish international hockey player Catriona Carey is due to go on trial for money laundering early next year. The talented sportswoman, who also played camogie for her native Kilkenny, has been charged with three offences. It is also alleged that, in each of these cases, she engaged in converting/ transferring/handling/ acquiring/possessing/ using the proceeds of criminal conduct. Catriona Carey. Pic: Colin Keegan/Collins Dublin All of these charges relate to money in a bank account held in the name of Careysfort Asset Estates Limited at Wise Europe SA. Carey will go on trial with two co-accused, and the case is expected to last between four to six weeks. Her co-accused are John Steadmond, 48, of Rossminogue, Craanford, Gorey, Co. Wexford, and Paddy Maher, 57, of Glenmalure Gun Club, Glenmalure, Wicklow. Catriona Carey. Pic: INPHO/Tom Honan They are each charged with 17 offences, including unlawfully acting as solicitors and inducing people to pay deposits by falsely claiming that a company called Careysfort Asset Estate Limited was in a position to secure finance for those having difficulties repaying their mortgages. They have also been charged with making gains for themselves or another, or causing loss to another. The trial date comes as her brother, former Kilkenny hurling legend DJ Carey, pleaded guilty to defrauding people out of money by falsely claiming he needed to fund cancer treatment.
Irish Examiner
30-06-2025
- Business
- Irish Examiner
Money-laundering trial of former hockey international Catriona Carey set for 2027
The money-laundering trial of former Ireland hockey international Caitriona Carey is expected to last four to six weeks and will go ahead in January 2027 before Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. The 47-year-old, with an address at Rochford Manor, Graiguecullen, Co Carlow, is charged with three offences contrary to Section 7 of the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Act 2010, one over a 12-month period in 2019, one in 2020 and one in 2021. It is alleged that in each case, she engaged in converting / transferring / handling / acquiring / possessing / using the proceeds of criminal conduct. All three counts related to funds in a bank account in the name, Careysfort Asset Estates Ltd at Wise Europe SA. Ms Carey appeared before Judge Orla Crowe on Monday when her barrister, Kevin Roche BL, said she was seeking a trial date. He told the judge that the trial would take four to six weeks. Judge Crowe set a trial date of January 27, 2027, and bailed her to that date. Two co-accused were also before the court. John Steadmond, aged 48, of Rossminogue, Craanford, Gorey, Co Wexford, and Paddy Maher, aged 57, of Glenmalure Gun Club, Glenmalure, Co. Wicklow are each charged with 17 related charges, including that they unlawfully acted as solicitors when not qualified to do so. The bulk of the other charges against the two men relate to inducing a number of people to pay deposits, having falsely represented that Careysfort Asset Estates Ltd was in a position to secure finance for distressed mortgage holders, with the intention of making gains for themselves or others, or causing loss to another. Each of their barristers said that there was disclosure outstanding in their cases and asked for an arraignment date at the end of the month. Judge Crowe bailed them both until July 29 next. Read More Former hockey international Catriona Carey sent for trial accused of breaking company laws
Irish Daily Mirror
30-06-2025
- Irish Daily Mirror
Date set for money laundering trial for ex-Irish hockey player Catriona Carey
The money laundering trial of former Ireland hockey international Caitriona Carey is expected to last four to six weeks and will go ahead in January 2027 before Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. The 47-year-old, with an address at Rochford Manor, Graiguecullen, Co. Carlow, is charged with three offences contrary to Section 7 of the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Act 2010, one over a 12-month period in 2019, one in 2020 and one in 2021. It is alleged that in each case, she engaged in converting / transferring / handling / acquiring / possessing / using the proceeds of criminal conduct. All three counts related to funds in a bank account in the name Careysfort Asset Estates Ltd at Wise Europe SA. Ms Carey appeared before Judge Orla Crowe on Monday when her barrister, Kevin Roche BL, said she was seeking a trial date. He told the judge that the trial would take four to six weeks. Judge Crowe set a trial date of January 27, 2027 and bailed her to that date. Two co-accused were also before the court. John Steadmond, 48, of Rossminogue, Craanford, Gorey, Co Wexford, and Paddy Maher, 57, of Glenmalure Gun Club, Glenmalure, Co. Wicklow are each charged with 17 related charges, including that they unlawfully acted as solicitors when not qualified to do so. The bulk of the other charges against the two men relate to inducing a number of people to pay deposits, having falsely represented that Careysfort Asset Estates Ltd was in a position to secure finance for distressed mortgage holders, with the intention of making gains for themselves or others, or causing loss to another. Each of their barristers said that there was disclosure outstanding in their cases and asked for an arraignment date at the end of the month. Judge Crowe bailed them both until July 29 next. The Irish Mirror's Crime Writers Michael O'Toole and Paul Healy are writing a new weekly newsletter called Crime Ireland. Click here to sign up and get it delivered to your inbox every week
