Westmeath hit back at Kilkenny after Walsh Cup fixture farce
The blame game has started. The Walsh Cup quarter-final between Westmeath and Kilkenny descended into chaos on Sunday as Kilkenny refused to play. The game, which was originally scheduled to be played at The Downs GAA grounds, was switched at 11.30am due to pitch concerns because of poor weather. This meant players were redirected to […]
2 months ago
Chaos on first day of Walsh Cup as Kilkenny refuse to play in bizarre circumstances
Fans were left stunned The Walsh Cup quarter-final between Westmeath and Kilkenny descended into chaos on Sunday as Kilkenny refused to play. The game, which was originally scheduled to be played at The Downs GAA grounds, was switched at 11.30am due to pitch concerns because of poor weather. This meant players were redirected to St […]
2 months ago
O’Brien holds ‘no malice’ for Carey despite being defrauded of €135,000
Denis O’Brien says he feels “no malice” towards DJ Carey, even though he was one of the many people deceived by the former Kilkenny hurler. O’Brien spoke to gardaí about the fraud and said he still feels “fond” of Carey. He also hopes the retired star “gets the help he needs”. As reported in the […]
4 months ago
DJ Carey set for early prison move due to ‘bullying’ and safety concerns
He is just days into his sentence. According to reports, DJ Carey will likely be moved from his current wing in Mountjoy Prison. The Kilkenny hurling icon – who was recently sentenced to five-and-a-half-years in prison for defrauding multiple people with a cancer lie – is currently serving his time in the Committal wing. However, […]
4 months ago
DJ Carey already ‘lands’ two sought after jobs just days into prison sentence
A left-field career change. Kilkenny hurling legend DJ Carey has had to settle quickly into prison life after being handed a five-and-a-half year sentence for his much-publicised cancer fraud. And reports are saying he has already been putting himself about in Mountjoy, landing at least one ‘sought’ after job. According to the Irish Sun, instructions […]
4 months ago
Joe Brolly says no redemption arc possible for DJ Carey
A grim assessment. It was only a matter of time before Joe Brolly weighed in on the DJ Carey story, with the Kilkenny hurling icon sentenced to five-and-a-half-years in jail for defrauding 22 people out of over €400,000 after lying about having cancer. The outspoken Brolly acknowledged the ‘outrageous’ crimes committed by Carey, but offered […]
4 months ago