It’s the mid-2000s and hurler DJ Carey is still playing at the top of his game for Kilkenny.

He’s divorced from his wife Christine but is in a new relationship with the multi-millionaire Dragons’ Den star, Sarah Newman.

They’re one of the Celtic Tiger’s golden couples, and Carey is fast becoming famous for his off-the-pitch activities. He is living the high life, owning several properties in some of the most exclusive addresses in Ireland and abroad.

But not everything was as perfect as it appeared. The financial crash of 2008 hit the country hard, and Carey was not immune to the global meltdown.

His businesses were coming under strain, as was his relationship with Sarah Newman, and soon stories about Carey’s health would circulate privately - stories that Carey would tell sympathetic people as he convinced them to part with their money.

Today on The Indo Daily, we bring you the second episode from our special three-part documentary on the rise and fall of DJ Carey.

This episode of The Indo Daily was first released in November 2025.

The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. You can see our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism

It’s the mid-2000s and hurler DJ Carey is still playing at the top of his game for Kilkenny.
He’s divorced from his wife Christine but is in a new relationship with the multi-millionaire Dragons’ Den star, Sarah Newman.
They’re one of the Celtic Tiger’s golden couples, and Carey is fast becoming famous for his off-the-pitch activities. He is living the high life, owning several properties in some of the most exclusive addresses in Ireland and abroad.
But not everything was as perfect as it appeared. The financial crash of 2008 hit the country hard, and Carey was not immune to the global meltdown.
His businesses were coming under strain, as was his relationship with Sarah Newman, and soon stories about Carey’s health would circulate privately - stories that Carey would tell sympathetic people as he convinced them to part with their money.
Today on The Indo Daily, we bring you the second episode from our special three-part documentary on the rise and fall of DJ Carey.
This episode of The Indo Daily was first released in November 2025.
The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. You can see our ethics policies at <a href="https://independent.ie/ourjournalism" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">independent.ie/ourjournalism</a>

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