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Mary Lowry visited psychic for help in Bobby Ryan's disappearance, Moonlight trial hears

Summary

In March 2019 the Central Criminal Court heard that Mary Lowry, aged 52, visited a psychic in Nenagh after her boyfriend Bobby "Mr Moonlight" Ryan disappeared on 3 June 2011. Ryan's body was found in an underground run‑off tank on Lowry's farm in Fawnagown, Tipperary, 22 months later in April 2013. Patrick Quirke, 50, is charged with Ryan's murder and has pleaded not guilty. Quirke allegedly called Lowry a "right bitch" and threatened to remove her from a Mass for his son. Evidence from Acting State Pathologist Dr Michael Curtis suggested the most likely cause of Ryan's injuries was impact with a vehicle, but the pathology evidence was described as "sub‑optimal". The trial continues before Justice Eileen Creedon and a jury of twelve.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Mary Lowry visited psychic for help in Bobby Ryan's disappearance, Moonlight trial hears. Charges or matters: the murder of part-time DJ Bobby Ryan, known as Mr Moonlight. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• June 3, 2011 Hearing Or Sentence
• April 2013 Other
• August 2012 Other
• December 2012 Other
• Christmas 2010 Other
• 2019-03-29 Publication

Why: He found out about it, he said, because Mr Staines told him. CNI source report

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Topics

Stage Trial Violent Crime

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Read the original CNI report