Quirke murder trial: Agony aunts, underwear, hotels, and an affair in which ‘lines were crossed’

Mary Lowry was a central figure in the murder trial of Patrick Quirke, but in the course of proceedings her evidence seemed to take a strange turn, writes Eoin Reynolds.

Quirke murder trial: Agony aunts, underwear, hotels, and an affair in which ‘lines were crossed’

Mary Lowry was a central figure throughout the trial of Patrick Quirke — she had relationships with the killer, the victim, and had been married to the killer’s “best friend”.

Ms Lowry said her affair with Quirke was “seedy” and the only reason she started it was because she hadn’t had sex for many years.

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