Patrick Quirke gets permission to appeal 'Mr Moonlight' murder conviction in Supreme Court

The court will hear a further appeal over the 'Mr Moonlight' murder case, considering two issues it has deemed to be of general public importance

In November, Mr Quirke's appeal was dismissed by the Court of Criminal Appeal. File photo: Leah Farrell/RollingNews.ie

Tipperary farmer Patrick Quirke has been granted permission by the Supreme Court for a further appeal against his conviction for the murder of DJ Bobby Ryan in 2011.

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal, but a date will be set later.