The seven-judge court unanimously decided to dismiss the Tipperary farmer's appeal

Quirke's lawyers laid out about 50 grounds of appeal, arguing he did not receive a fair trial due to the admission during the trial of prejudicial evidence, 'tittle tattle', and tabloid-style Garda commentaries

Court of Appeal told of 'reality' behind agony aunt letter sent by Quirke, that he was entangled both financially and intimately with Mary Lowry

The court hopes the appeal against his conviction for the murder of Bobby Ryan, a part-time DJ going by the name ‘Mr Moonlight’, will take less than four days next month