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'Tittle tattle' used as evidence to convict Patrick Quirke, appeal told
Summary
Patrick Quirke was convicted of murdering Bobby 'Mr Moonlight' Ryan, a barrister, and is appealing the verdict. The Court of Appeal heard that the conviction relied on circumstantial evidence, including "tittle tattle" about who looked "crooked" at parties, and that some evidence was not properly proved. Quirke's counsel, Bernard Condon SC, argued that the jury heard prejudicial comments from Gardaí, such as a statement that Quirke had "cash on demand and sex on demand" from Mary Lowry. Lowry was in a relationship with Ryan at the time of his death and had previously had an affair with Quirke after her husband's death in 2007. The prosecution claimed Quirke killed Ryan to rekindle that affair. The appeal will last four days before a three‑judge panel.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 'Tittle tattle' used as evidence to convict Patrick Quirke, appeal told. Procedural stage: appeal. Findings: Convicted
When:
- 3 June 2011 Hearing Or Sentence
- 30 April 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2020-10-13 Publication
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Places mentioned
- Court of Appeal
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