Former Kilkenny hurler DJ Carey has been sentenced to five-and-a-half years in prison.
The 54-year-old, who previously resided at Newtown, Maynooth, County Kildare, pleaded guilty in July to 10 charges related to defrauding people out of money while pretending to have cancer.
A five-time All-Ireland winner and multiple All-Star, Carey is one of the most decorated and acclaimed hurlers to ever play the sport.
The sentencing had been adjourned last week after the court was told he was in hospital.
