Patrick Quirke's murder appeal hearing began in Court of Appeal

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Patrick Quirke’s murder appeal hearing began before the Court of Appeal on 13 October 2020, with his barrister arguing that prejudicial Garda interview comments contributed to an unfair trial.

Quirke was convicted by a 10-to-two majority verdict of murdering Bobby ‘Mr Moonlight’ Ryan. His counsel challenged circumstantial evidence, including comments about Quirke having ‘cash on demand and sex on demand’ from Mary Lowry, and submissions were expected to continue during the four-day hearing.