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Daughter of Denis Donaldson demands public inquiry into killing after Gerry Adams case

Daughter of Denis Donaldson demands public inquiry into killing after Gerry Adams case

Fri, 30 May, 2025

Denis Donaldson was shot dead in Co Donegal in 2006, months after admitting his role as a police and MI5 agent over 20 years.
New date set for trial of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson and wife

New date set for trial of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson and wife

Fri, 16 May, 2025

Jeffrey Donaldson’s wife Lady Eleanor Donaldson is currently receiving medical treatment, Newry Crown Court heard.
Jeffrey Donaldson sex abuse case delayed as wife ‘unfit to stand trial’

Jeffrey Donaldson sex abuse case delayed as wife ‘unfit to stand trial’

Fri, 14 Mar, 2025

At Newry Crown Court on Friday Judge Paul Ramsey granted an adjournment application on medical grounds.
Application to dismiss two charges facing Eleanor Donaldson heard in court

Application to dismiss two charges facing Eleanor Donaldson heard in court

Fri, 21 Feb, 2025

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife both attended court ahead of a trial
Eleanor Donaldson’s bid to have two charges withdrawn ‘should not delay trial’

Eleanor Donaldson’s bid to have two charges withdrawn ‘should not delay trial’

Tue, 17 Dec, 2024

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife will go on trial in March facing a number of historical sex offences.
Jeffrey Donaldson’s wife bids to have two charges withdrawn in sex offences case

Jeffrey Donaldson’s wife bids to have two charges withdrawn in sex offences case

Fri, 25 Oct, 2024

Eleanor Donaldson is the co-accused in a historical sex offences case involving her husband, former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson.
Ex-DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson pleads not guilty to 18 sex offences

Ex-DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson pleads not guilty to 18 sex offences

Tue, 10 Sep, 2024

He made a brief appearance before Newry Crown Court on Tuesday.
Former DUP leader Donaldson facing more sex offence charges

Former DUP leader Donaldson facing more sex offence charges

Tue, 02 Jul, 2024

The 61-year-old and his wife are expected to appear in court on Wednesday.
Donaldson will not seek re-election amid sex offences case, says solicitor

Donaldson will not seek re-election amid sex offences case, says solicitor

Wed, 22 May, 2024

The former DUP leader, who is set to remain Lagan Valley MP until the election, is facing 11 historical charges.
Committal hearing for Jeffrey Donaldson historical sex charge case set for July

Committal hearing for Jeffrey Donaldson historical sex charge case set for July

Wed, 22 May, 2024

The former DUP leader is facing 11 charges
Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson released on bail over sex charges

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson released on bail over sex charges

Wed, 24 Apr, 2024

During a brief court hearing, the charges were read to the Lagan Valley MP and his wife as they stood in the dock
Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson arrives at court to face sex charges

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson arrives at court to face sex charges

Wed, 24 Apr, 2024

The 61-year-old politician was arrested and charged in relation to historical sexual allegations at the end of March
Case against Jeffrey Donaldson to be heard in court

Case against Jeffrey Donaldson to be heard in court

Wed, 24 Apr, 2024

The former DUP leader (61) was arrested and charged in relation to historical sexual allegations at the end of March
Paul Givan believes the DUP can hold Jeffrey Donaldson’s Lagan Valley seat

Paul Givan believes the DUP can hold Jeffrey Donaldson’s Lagan Valley seat

Tue, 09 Apr, 2024

The former DUP leader resigned last month
DUP focus ‘undiminished’ despite ‘difficult and shocking’ Donaldson resignation

DUP focus ‘undiminished’ despite ‘difficult and shocking’ Donaldson resignation

Thu, 04 Apr, 2024

Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson resigned last Friday after being charged with several historical sexual offences.
Ireland and UK praise Stormont leaders for backing cohesion amid political shock

Ireland and UK praise Stormont leaders for backing cohesion amid political shock

Sun, 31 Mar, 2024

First Minister Michelle O’Neill said on Sunday: ‘Now more than ever, what we need to see is cohesion.’
Stormont’s leaders focus on stability amid DUP upheaval

Stormont’s leaders focus on stability amid DUP upheaval

Sun, 31 Mar, 2024

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson quit on Friday after he was charged with historical sexual offences
Powersharing in Northern Ireland is not under threat, Michelle O’Neill says

Powersharing in Northern Ireland is not under threat, Michelle O’Neill says

Sat, 30 Mar, 2024

The First Minister said the parties in the devolved administration are focusing on cohesion in the wake of Sir Jeffrey Donaldson’s shock resignation.
DUP’s Little-Pengelly vows to provide stability after Donaldson's shock resignation

DUP’s Little-Pengelly vows to provide stability after Donaldson's shock resignation

Sat, 30 Mar, 2024

The deputy First Minister has expressed her shock after Sir Jeffrey Donaldson was charged with historical sexual offences.
Donaldson sexual offence charges have plunged DUP into ‘turmoil’, says Wilson

Donaldson sexual offence charges have plunged DUP into ‘turmoil’, says Wilson

Sat, 30 Mar, 2024

East Antrim MP Sammy Wilson insisted the DUP should not be distracted by a leadership contest this side of a general election
Donaldson's resignation prompts fresh questions for DUP and powersharing

Donaldson's resignation prompts fresh questions for DUP and powersharing

Fri, 29 Mar, 2024

The identity of the new leader will be key to the direction the party takes and the future of the devolved institutions.
Donaldson resignation follows almost 40 years in politics

Donaldson resignation follows almost 40 years in politics

Fri, 29 Mar, 2024

Jeffrey Donaldson assumed leadership of the DUP in 2021 during a turbulent time for the party.

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