DJ Carey : The Dodger Synopsis
A hurling protigé who became a GAA icon, DJ Carey’s speed, skill and grace surpassed all expectations and led him to be widely considered the greatest hurler in living memory. How did a man lauded internationally and recognised by his initials find himself pleading guilty to defrauding people of hundreds of thousands of euros by falsely claiming to have cancer?
This two-part documentary series features interviews with victims, sports journalists, and those who know Carey best, the series uncovers a complex narrative of charisma, ambition, and betrayal.
In the wake of Carey’s sentencing, director Trevor Birney (Kneecap, Quinn Country, Michael Lynn: The Fugitive, Taking Back Control) charts a Shakespearean fall from grace of epic proportions that left a generation of hurling fans, and an unknown number of victims, reeling.
Episode 1: Monday 24th November at 9.35pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player
DJ’s goes from the remarkable ‘little fella’ on the pitch to a ‘hurling God’ winning five All-Irelands and nine All-star medals. Yet as he cultivates the image of a clean-cut role model, strange rumours start to swirl around the Dodger.
Episode 2: Monday 1st December at 9.35pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player
At the pinnacle of his fame DJ’s marriage ends and the media pursue him relentlessly. When he meets business magnate Sarah Newman a new life in the exclusive K Club beckons but soon, questions about his health and finances become unavoidable, forcing DJ to face the music.
