'He will not benefit' - author of DJ Carey book vows as ex-Kilkenny captain back on TV

Journalist Eimear Ní Bhraonáin has thanked the public for their support following the release of 'The Dodger: DJ Carey and the Great Betrayal'.

Carey was jailed for five and a half years for the "reprehensible" defrauding of almost €400,000 from over 20 people while pretending to have cancer.

Tonight (Monday), a new RTÉ documentary series from Fine Point Films, the makers of Kneecap, Quinn Country and Taking Back Control, began documenting the unbelievable story of the rise and fall of the well known hurling figure DJ Carey in part one of two hour-long episodes.

Ms Ní Bhraonáin features heavily in the programme along with historical inserts of Mr Carey himself, filmed st various points in his career prior to the story coming to light.

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Earlier this month, the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard that the former GAA All-Star defrauded in total €394,127 and $13,000 US dollars from the injured parties over a period between 2014 and 2022. €44,200 has been repaid, leaving €349,927 and $13,000 US dollars outstanding. - READ MORE DETAILS HERE

"Go raibh míle maith agat to everybody who has bought the book over the weekend and given me feedback," the former radio presenter said shortly after the book's release.

"This is a news investigation and it is done without the cooperation of DJ Carey. He will not benefit from it financially in any way.

"It is important that a journalist does their job here as rumours were swirling for years," she continued.

"I deeply appreciate your support always. Friends have sent me selfies with the book from all over Ireland. You are a sound bunch," the post concluded.

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