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John Hand

Love triangle woman Mary Lowry has case over death of man in crash adjourned

Mary Lowry's careless driving causing death case has been adjourned as a book of evidence is being prepared.

The 59-year-old - who was at the centre of the Patrick Quirke love-triangle murder trial - was not in attendance at today's short hearing of Tipperary District Court held in Nenagh.

Ms Lowry is charged over a fatal crash which claimed the life of Patrick Connolly.

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Mr Connolly, 51, who is from Skehennarinky, was on a charity bike outing when the incident happened on December 21, 2021.

The case was called shortly after 12.30pm earlier today and Sergeant Cathal Godfrey asked for the matter to be put back for four weeks as the book of evidence is being prepared.

He told judge Colm Roberts that it was not "100 per cent" ready.

Solicitor Colin Morrisey, for Ms Lowry, had no issue with the request.

The judge remanded Ms Lowry on continuing bail until February 22, when the case will be called again.

Ms Lowry has yet to indicate a plea on the charge.

If convicted, Ms Lowry is facing a maximum penalty of two years in prison - and/or a fine not exceeding €10,000.

Recently the Court of Appeal decided the law does not require a mandatory driving ban for those convicted of careless driving causing death if it is their first offence.

Ms Lowry gave evidence before the trial of farmer Patrick Quirke - who was convicted of murdering Bobby "Mr Moonlight" Ryan.

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