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Theresa Lowe | |
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| Nationality | Irish |
| Alma mater | University College Dublin, King's Inns |
| Occupation(s) | Barrister, television presenter |
| Spouse | Frank McNamara (musician) |
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Theresa Lowe (born February 1963) is an Irish barrister, communications consultant, and former television presenter.[1][2] She is known for Where in the World? (Irish game show).[3]
Background
[edit]Lowe was born in February 1963 to parents Marie and John Lowe. She was one of eight children and grew up in Dublin. She attended University College Dublin from 1980 to 1983, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in English, French, and Greek and Roman civilisation.[4][5] Her sister Joan Freeman is a politician and activist.[4]
Career
[edit]In 1989 Lowe took over as presenter of Where in the World from her predecessor Marty Whelan. She continued on the show until its final season in 1996.[4] In 1993, Lowe began studying at King's Inns, being called to the bar in July 1997.[5][6] She specialises on criminal law and personal injury.[4] Lowe also runs a communication company. Her clients have included Peter Casey.[7]
Personal life
[edit]Lowe is married to musician Frank McNamara.[8][1] The couple met in 1983 and were married in 1987.[9][10] They have four children.[6][4][9] The family are practising members of the Catholic Church.[4] A debt write-down of around 2.9 million euro for the couple attracted significant public attention.[11][12]
References
[edit]- ^ a b O’Loughlin, Ann (20 May 2019). "Former Late Late Show musical director and wife seek €3m debt write-down". Irish Examiner.
- ^ "Maria Steen will take part in TV3 debate having previously pulled out". The Irish Times.
- ^ "10 Irish TV shows that should be brought back · The Daily Edge". www.dailyedge.ie.
- ^ a b c d e f "Speaking the language of true love - Frank McNamara and Theresa Lowe". independent.
- ^ a b https://ie.linkedin.com/in/theresa-lowe-7bb4b330
- ^ a b "'I never really understood how special that day was to him until I saw that letter' - former RTE presenter Theresa Lowe on her late father". independent.
- ^ Tighe, Mark. "Peter Casey trained by rival Joan Feeman's sister during Aras race, say receipts" – via www.thetimes.co.uk.
- ^ "Guests revealed for The Late Late Show - RTÉ Ten". RTÉ.ie. 15 January 2011. Archived from the original on 15 January 2011.
- ^ a b "Children inspire Frank and Theresa's new project". independent.
- ^ Townsend, Michelle (10 July 2022). "Theresa Lowe's life since leaving RTE - law career and husband Frank McNamara". RSVP Live.
- ^ O’Loughlin, Ann (11 July 2022). "'Typographical error' allows Frank McNamara and Theresa Lowe to vary debt write-down". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
- ^ "Court approves €2.9m debt write-off for Frank McNamara and Theresa Lowe". Independent.ie. 2 March 2020. Retrieved 22 May 2023.