Alone in the dock, this fallen hero hits rock bottom

DJ Carey was used to being the centre of attention.

- BY DANNY DE VAAL

For years, many packed into Croke Park or Kilkenny's Nowlan Park to catch a glimpse of this peerless hurler in action.

His slick stick skills were something to behold and he was loved and adored throughout the country.

But yesterday, Carey found himself being the centre of attention once again.

However, this time the spectators looked on in disgust as the disgraced former All Star hurler was sentenced for defrauding nearly €400,000 from more than 20 people while pretending to have cancer.

Judge Martin Nolan was set to deliver his ruling at 1pm.

But Courtroom Five was packed from early morning.

Usually, there is ample space for journalists and spectators.

Yesterday, it was difficult to move.