Man Charged with Murder of Former IRA Member and MI5 Spy Denis Donaldson

A 49-year-old man has been charged with the murder of Denis Donaldson, a former senior Sinn Féin official and MI5 informant who was shot dead 20 years ago, and has been remanded in custody.

13 Apr, 11:36 — 13 Apr, 12:33

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Why this matters

This story is significant because it concerns a high-profile murder case involving a former IRA member who was also an MI5 informant, a revelation that caused considerable controversy and political fallout in Ireland. The charging of a suspect two decades after the event represents a major development in a long-unsolved and sensitive case.

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Antoin Duffy, 49, has been charged with the murder of Denis Donaldson
Duffy appeared before the Special Criminal Court
He has been remanded in custody until June
Denis Donaldson was a former IRA member and MI5 spy who was shot dead 20 years ago

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Antoin Duffy is 49 years old.

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Duffy appeared via video-link.

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Denis Donaldson was shot dead at an isolated Donegal cottage.

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Donaldson was exposed as an MI5 informant.

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irish-timesHigh4h ago

Man accused of Denis Donaldson murder remanded in custody until June

Antoin Duffy (49) appeared before the Special Criminal Court on Monday via video-link

By Fiona Magennis

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irish-independent5h ago