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Irish DJ's Murder Becomes Gripping RTÉ Drama Series
4 Sep
Summary
- A new drama series will explore the 2011 disappearance and murder of DJ Bobby Ryan.
- The case led to one of Ireland's longest murder trials and captivated the nation.
- The series delves into community secrets and the human cost of the crime.
A new drama series, "The Murder of Mr. Moonlight," is poised to re-examine the harrowing events surrounding the 2011 disappearance and subsequent murder of local DJ Bobby Ryan. The production, set to air on RTÉ, will meticulously uncover the relationships, secrets, and tensions within a close-knit rural community in County Tipperary that were exposed by the case.
Bobby Ryan, affectionately known as 'Mr. Moonlight,' vanished in June 2011, with his body discovered two years later. This shocking case culminated in one of Ireland's longest-ever murder trials, captivating the nation for over a decade. The series aims to explore the profound human factor and the true cost of these events.
Starring Brendan Coyle as Bobby Ryan, the drama also features Owen McDonnell as Patrick Quirke, who was convicted of the killing, and Sinéad Keenan as Mary Lowry. The production is based on Catherine Fegan's book and extensive research, marking RTÉ's first in a potential series exploring extraordinary true modern Irish stories.
