The 49-year-old, last of Braade, Kincasslagh, Co Donegal, faces six charges, including the murder of Donaldson and possession of a shotgun and ammunition with intent to endanger life at Cloghercor, Doochary, Co Donegal, between April 3rd and April 4th 2006.

Antoin Duffy appeared before a non-jury court in Dublin charged with the murder of Denis Donaldson in 2006.