Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

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  1. No. 0152

    Trial date for man accused of murdering Denis Donaldson to be fixed

    Murder, attempted murder, possession of firearm with intent to endanger life · Donegal

    Victim: Denis Donaldson, British man, 55Denis DonaldsonVictim: Liam Copeland McGinley, Irish man (judged from name)Liam Copeland McGinleySuspect: Antoin Duffy, Irish man, 40s (judged from name)Antoin Duffy

    Denis Donaldson, a 55-year-old British man, was shot dead at a remote cottage near Glenties, Co Donegal, between 3 and 4 April 2006, months after he was exposed as a paid agent for Special Branch and MI5. Antoin Duffy, a man in his 40s, was extradited from Scotland earlier this year and charged with the murder, the attempted murder of Liam Copeland McGinley in November 2007, and possession of a shotgun and ammunition. Duffy appeared before the non-jury Special Criminal Court via video-link from prison on 12 October 2026, where Judge Caroline Biggs gave the alibi warning. The case was adjourned to 9 November 2026, when a trial date is expected to be set.

    In court12 Oct

    1 report from irishtimes.com