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Sunday World
3 days ago
- Sunday World
DJ Carey looking trim and fit as he's pictured for the first time since admitting to cancer scam
Scammer DJ looks ready to tee off as he strolls streets The notorious dodger — who, while falsely claiming to have cancer, was pictured with a phone cable up his nose as if to mimic a nasogastric tube — showed no signs of ill health as he strode purposefully through the streets of Athlone, Co. Westmeath, on Friday morning. Instead, the disgraced former Kilkenny GAA star — whose scams netted him in excess of €415,000 — looked trim, well and dressed to impress in a matching Under Armour golf top and hat. Sources this week said that it is believed most, if not all, of carey's ill-gotten gains were squandered on an extravagant lifestyle. 'Unfortunately, it appears he was spending it as fast as he was getting it in,' a source said. DJ Carey in Athlone 'If there had been money there when the investigators moved in and arrested him, that money would have been seized. 'So, really there are only two hopes for Carey's victims of getting any money back. 'The first is if he makes an offer of compensation at his sentencing. 'Failing that, it's open to his victims to go down the civil route. 'But, if he hasn't a bean to his name, then that would likely be an expensive and ultimately fruitless pursuit for people who have already been badly hurt by him.' Since pleading guilty, Carey has been spotted in Athlone where he regularly signs on at a garda station as part of his bail conditions while awaiting sentencing. The Sunday World has also located the address where he has been staying. The former All-Ireland winner has been living in a rural house-share in Co. Offaly for several months. Locals told the Sunday World how, since arriving in the quiet rural cul-de-sac, Carey has kept to himself, rarely leaving the house on foot. DJ Carey in his playing days Instead, one source said he leaves early in the morning and arrives back late in the evening, driving a more than 10-year-old BMW 5-Series. 'He keeps himself to himself,' one local told the Sunday World . 'He rents a room in the house and there's a few others in there with him. 'People recognised him when he arrived but he hasn't caused any bother. 'That's not saying people think very much of him after what he did. Everyone around here knows someone who has had cancer. DJ Carey in Athlone News in 90 seconds - 10th August 2025 'But he's had some fall from grace.' Three weeks ago, Carey's name was called out to a cacophony of boos in Croke Park as he was honoured by the GAA along with his former Kilkenny teammates from 2000 ahead of the All-Ireland hurling final at Croke Park. Separately, a book and a documentary are set to be published on his litany of sickening frauds — the totality of which gardaí believe far surpasses the €415,000 sum totted up in his original 19 counts of deception. Carey pleaded guilty last month to 10 counts of dishonestly inducing people to pay him money for treatment after he fraudulently claimed to have cancer. The frauds he admitted to total €250,000 and involve 13 victims. The biggest victim, financially speaking, was Denis O'Brien, the billionaire businessman who was approached numerous times by Carey for money to fund his bogus cancer treatment. The 'treatment' picture he used to scam his victims Carey was charged with deceiving Mr O'Brien out of €150,000. Detectives contacted close to 50 people whom they believed Carey approached for money. Of those, only 23 agreed to make formal statements to gardaí, ultimately leading to 19 charges of deception. The rest declined. One organisation believed to have been targeted but which declined to make a statement is the Gaelic Players Association (GPA), which is believed to have donated funds to Carey in 2022 through its benevolent fund. It's understood the GPA donated €30,000 in two tranches to Carey. In addition to Mr O'Brien, Carey has also pleaded guilty to defrauding Owen and Ann Conway, Mark and Sharon Kelly, Aidan Mulligan, Tony Griffin and Christy Browne, Thomas Butler, Jeffrey Howes, Noel Tynan, Edwin Carey and Aonghus Leydon. Speaking with the Sunday World prior to the planned 'celebration' of Carey's hurling exploits at Croke Park last month, Noel Tynan described to this newspaper the calculated manner in which Carey had groomed him for exploitation. 'If DJ Carey wasn't who he was, the 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. DJ Carey outside court '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. 'It's just unforgiveable and there's no excuse for him. Read more '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.' Locally, sources in Westmeath said Carey has cut a solitary figure during evening golfing at Moate Golf Club as the countdown continues to his sentencing on October 29. 'He'll deserve whatever sentence the judge hands down,' one local told this newspaper. 'He had the world at the end of a hurl … now, look what's become of him.'
Sunday World
3 days ago
- Sunday World
DJ Carey looking trim as he's pictured for the first time since admitting to cancer scam
Scammer DJ looks ready to tee off as he strolls streets The notorious dodger — who, while falsely claiming to have cancer, was pictured with a phone cable up his nose as if to mimic a nasogastric tube — showed no signs of ill health as he strode purposefully through the streets of Athlone, Co. Westmeath, on Friday morning. Instead, the disgraced former Kilkenny GAA star — whose scams netted him in excess of €415,000 — looked trim, well and dressed to impress in a matching Under Armour golf top and hat. Sources this week said that it is believed most, if not all, of carey's ill-gotten gains were squandered on an extravagant lifestyle. 'Unfortunately, it appears he was spending it as fast as he was getting it in,' a source said. DJ Carey in Athlone 'If there had been money there when the investigators moved in and arrested him, that money would have been seized. 'So, really there are only two hopes for Carey's victims of getting any money back. 'The first is if he makes an offer of compensation at his sentencing. 'Failing that, it's open to his victims to go down the civil route. 'But, if he hasn't a bean to his name, then that would likely be an expensive and ultimately fruitless pursuit for people who have already been badly hurt by him.' Since pleading guilty, Carey has been spotted in Athlone where he regularly signs on at a garda station as part of his bail conditions while awaiting sentencing. The Sunday World has also located the address where he has been staying. The former All-Ireland winner has been living in a rural house-share in Co. Offaly for several months. Locals told the Sunday World how, since arriving in the quiet rural cul-de-sac, Carey has kept to himself, rarely leaving the house on foot. DJ Carey in his playing days Instead, one source said he leaves early in the morning and arrives back late in the evening, driving a more than 10-year-old BMW 5-Series. 'He keeps himself to himself,' one local told the Sunday World . 'He rents a room in the house and there's a few others in there with him. 'People recognised him when he arrived but he hasn't caused any bother. 'That's not saying people think very much of him after what he did. Everyone around here knows someone who has had cancer. DJ Carey in Athlone News in 90 seconds - 10th August 2025 'But he's had some fall from grace.' Three weeks ago, Carey's name was called out to a cacophony of boos in Croke Park as he was honoured by the GAA along with his former Kilkenny teammates from 2000 ahead of the All-Ireland hurling final at Croke Park. Separately, a book and a documentary are set to be published on his litany of sickening frauds — the totality of which gardaí believe far surpasses the €415,000 sum totted up in his original 19 counts of deception. Carey pleaded guilty last month to 10 counts of dishonestly inducing people to pay him money for treatment after he fraudulently claimed to have cancer. The frauds he admitted to total €250,000 and involve 13 victims. The biggest victim, financially speaking, was Denis O'Brien, the billionaire businessman who was approached numerous times by Carey for money to fund his bogus cancer treatment. The 'treatment' picture he used to scam his victims Carey was charged with deceiving Mr O'Brien out of €150,000. Detectives contacted close to 50 people whom they believed Carey approached for money. Of those, only 23 agreed to make formal statements to gardaí, ultimately leading to 19 charges of deception. The rest declined. One organisation believed to have been targeted but which declined to make a statement is the Gaelic Players Association (GPA), which is believed to have donated funds to Carey in 2022 through its benevolent fund. It's understood the GPA donated €30,000 in two tranches to Carey. In addition to Mr O'Brien, Carey has also pleaded guilty to defrauding Owen and Ann Conway, Mark and Sharon Kelly, Aidan Mulligan, Tony Griffin and Christy Browne, Thomas Butler, Jeffrey Howes, Noel Tynan, Edwin Carey and Aonghus Leydon. Speaking with the Sunday World prior to the planned 'celebration' of Carey's hurling exploits at Croke Park last month, Noel Tynan described to this newspaper the calculated manner in which Carey had groomed him for exploitation. 'If DJ Carey wasn't who he was, the 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. DJ Carey outside court '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. 'It's just unforgiveable and there's no excuse for him. Read more '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.' Locally, sources in Westmeath said Carey has cut a solitary figure during evening golfing at Moate Golf Club as the countdown continues to his sentencing on October 29. 'He'll deserve whatever sentence the judge hands down,' one local told this newspaper. 'He had the world at the end of a hurl … now, look what's become of him.'
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
I'm a Car Expert: These 8 Used Cars Will Be a Great Deal in 2025
Getting a shiny new vehicle might be an exciting prospect, but with the average cost of a new car now $49,740, according to CarEdge data, plenty of savvy drivers are switching to used cars to get themselves a bargain. The market is brimming with hidden gems, including vehicles with one owner, low mileage or transparent service records. Trending Now: Check Out: GOBankingRates spoke to Joe Giranda, director of sales and marketing for CFR Classic, and Alex Black, auto expert and CMO of EpicVIN, to find out what used cars are worth looking at this year, as well as getting insights into finding a great deal from Zander Cook, co-founder and CEO of Lease End. Average used car prices based on CarGurus Pricing Index for used vehicles. Also read about six car models getting massive price drops in early 2025. Average used price: $20,073 Out of all compacts on the market, the Mazda 3 stands out to Giranda due to its luxurious interior and exceptional driving performance. 'Because of this, it competes with entry-level luxury vehicles but at a much lower price point,' he said. Read Next: Average used price: $19,000 The Chevrolet Bolt EV offers an impressive 259-mile range and an affordable entry into electric driving. Its simple design means fewer moving parts and minimal repair costs, with Giranda adding as well as incentive money for electric vehicle ownership, 'the savings on gas make it a great investment in the long run.' Average used price: $24,672 Discontinued by Lexus, the GS 350 is one of the best hidden gems in the used car market — a car that impresses with refined driving dynamics and high levels of comfort. 'It's a good alternative to a BMW 5-Series or Mercedes-Benz E-Class but without nearly the same cost of ownership,' said Black. Average used price: $19,228 Giranda gave points to the Toyota Corolla for its exceptional fuel economy and unrivalled reliability. Standard adaptive cruise control and low maintenance costs enhance its value, making it a standout bargain among sedans. Average used price: $25,327 An icon in the midsize sedan space, the Honda Accord delivers advanced technology and robust performance, outperforming competitors in resale value and build quality. 'This car has a reputation for fewer repair issues than many of its competitors, making it an excellent choice for families,' Giranda said. Average used price: $10,833 Black recommended the Acura TSX Sport Wagon as a car that combines Honda's legendary reliability with the practicality of a wagon. This model offers a spacious interior and a unique charm rarely seen in the market. Average used price: $15,246 For budget-conscious shoppers, the Toyota Avalon provides near-luxury without a hefty price. 'It is basically a Lexus without the name,' said Black. 'Smooth ride, bulletproof motor, but much lower price tag than one might expect.' Average used price: $12,641 The Ford Flex brings quirky design and impressive spaciousness to the table. Black praised its roominess and vintage styling, making it appeal to families seeking practicality with character. He also noted its discontinued status, keeping secondhand values lower than expected. According to Cook, finding a bargain can mean looking for cars that show what may appear to be red flags, so they are cheaper, but don't have functionality issues. 'Branded title vehicles, such as those marked due to theft recovery, often have no actual damage but remain permanently labeled — making them overlooked bargains,' he said. Similarly, Lemon Law buybacks can be great finds, as manufacturers typically fix the issue and include an extended warranty. 'The key is knowing where to look, whether it's a lease buyout or an undervalued used car, there are plenty of hidden deals waiting to be found,' Cook said. With a strategic approach, hidden deals await in unexpected places in today's unpredictable market. More From GOBankingRates10 Home Features That Have Decreased the Most in Popularity (And How Much Homes with Them Cost)3 Reasons Retired Boomers Shouldn't Give Their Kids a Living Inheritance This article originally appeared on I'm a Car Expert: These 8 Used Cars Will Be a Great Deal in 2025 Sign in to access your portfolio
