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Recording of Mary Lowry and partner on hard drive found in Quirke's home
Summary
During the Central Criminal Court trial, a hard drive seized from Patrick Quirke's home yielded a recording of Mary Lowry speaking with Flor Cantillon, the man who began seeing her after Bobby Ryan vanished. The audio, played by Detective Sergeant John Keane, shows Lowry laughing while reading a newspaper article about cross‑dressing, and Cantillon asking her about a verdict. Lowry confirmed the tape was of her and Cantillon, denied making or authorising the recording, and stated she was unaware of being recorded. She also testified that she had allowed her three children to be interviewed by Gardaí in 2013 after Bobby Ryan's body was found, and that she had not been permitted to attend the interview. The court heard that Quirke had expressed disapproval of Lowry's relationship with Ryan and had reported her to Tusla for allegedly leaving her children alone. The trial continues with further testimony from Lowry's brother, Eddie Quigley. Patrick Quirke pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Recording of Mary Lowry and partner on hard drive found in Quirke's home. Charges or matters: the murder of part-time DJ Bobby Ryan. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- June 3, 2011 Other
- April 2013 Other
- January 11 Other
- September 2007 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2019-03-28 Publication
Why: She tried, he said, to get on as best she could because her three children were very young. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: the murder of part-time DJ Bobby Ryan (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
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