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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 4566Murder · Co. Donegal · 4 Apr 2006

Man arrested over 2006 murder of Denis Donaldson after extradition from Scotland

Gardaí in Donegal Division arrested a male in his late 40s on 30 March 2026 after his extradition from Scotland on a European Arrest Warrant, in connection with the murder of Denis Donaldson. He is due to appear before the Special Criminal Court.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested1 Mar
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí are investigating the murder of Denis Donaldson. (garda.ie)
  • whenThe murder of Denis Donaldson took place on 4 April 2006. (garda.ie)
  • whenThe arrest took place on 30 March 2026. (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe investigation is being carried out by Gardaí in Donegal Division. (garda.ie)
  • investigationA male aged in his late 40s was arrested following his extradition from Scotland on a European Arrest Warrant. (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe arrest was carried out with help from the Garda Extradition Unit, the Garda National Bureau of Investigation and the Irish Air Corps. (garda.ie)
  • courtThe male is to appear before the Special Criminal Court on the afternoon of the arrest. (garda.ie)
  • otherAn Garda Síochána has made no further comment at this time. (garda.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Mar2026
    Arrestedgarda.ie, follow-up
    Update – An Garda Síochána investigation into murder of Denis Donaldson, 4th April 2006

    Update on the Garda investigation into the 2006 murder of Denis Donaldson: a male in his late 40s was arrested after extradition from Scotland and is to appear before the Special Criminal Court. No further comment has been given.

    victim, Denis DonaldsonDenis Donaldsonsuspect, late 40s, male