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Moonlight accused denied trying to take "vulnerable" Mary Lowry "to the cleaners"

Date
2019-03-26

Stage
Trial

Primary locality
Tipperary

Summary

In a Central Criminal Court hearing, Patrick Quirke, aged 50, denied claims that he tried to exploit Mary Lowry, a 52‑year‑old widow, for financial gain. Quirke, who is charged with the murder of DJ Bobby Ryan, explained that his financial dealings with Lowry involved tens of thousands of euros, including a €20,000 loan and a €50,000 cheque that he denied Lowry ever issued. He described a long‑running affair with Lowry from 2008 to 2010, noting that he was angry when she began a relationship with Ryan but denied jealousy. Quirke also detailed his rental of Lowry's farm, payments received from EU subsidies, and his investment in contracts for difference, claiming he managed the money responsibly. He maintained that Lowry was not vulnerable and that any financial arrangements were mutual. The case remains pending before Justice Eileen Creedon and a jury. Patrick Quirke pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Moonlight accused denied trying to take "vulnerable" Mary Lowry "to the cleaners". Charges or matters: the murder of part-time DJ Bobby Ryan. Procedural stage: trial

When:

January 2008 Hearing Or Sentence
June 3, 2011 Other
April 2013 Other
October 2010 Other
December 2010 Other
March 2012 Other
August 2012 Other
September 2012 Other
December 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
2019-03-26 Publication

Why: He didn't want to give her a figure because that could be seen as a form of intimidation but she suggested that he keep the €20,000 she had loaned him. CNI source report