Theresa Lowe

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Theresa Lowe
Born
Nationality Irish
Alma mater University College Dublin, King's Inns
Occupation(s)Barrister, television presenter
Spouse Frank McNamara (musician)
Relatives

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]

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Background

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

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

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]

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  5. 1 2 https://ie.linkedin.com/in/theresa-lowe-7bb4b330
  6. 1 2 "'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.
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  11. 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.
  12. "Court approves €2.9m debt write-off for Frank McNamara and Theresa Lowe". Independent.ie. 2 March 2020. Retrieved 22 May 2023.