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Update - Denis Donaldson Murder Investigation

A man in his 70’s is due to appear before the Special Criminal Court, Criminal Courts of Justice, Parkgate Street, Dublin 8 at 2.15pm this afternoon (28/7/16) charged in connection with the Denis Donaldson murder investigation.

A second man in his 40’s has been released without charge. A file will now be prepared for the information of the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Press Release is attached for information.

Garda Press Office

Gardaí investigating the murder of Denis Donaldson at Cloghercor, Doochary, Co Donegal in April 2006 have arrested two men (40’s & 70’s) in connection with this investigation.

Both men were arrested in the Donegal area today (26/7/16)and are currently being detained at Letterkenny Garda Station under  the provisions of Section 30 of the Offences against the State Act 1939.

Gardaí are appealing to any persons who may have information in relation to this investigation to contact them at the Incident Room at Letterkenny Garda Station at 074 9167100,  the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666111 or any Garda Station. Gardaí would also like to take this opportunity to thank all those who have assisted and co-operated with the investigation to date.