Jane Donaldson
Jane Donaldson is the daughter of Denis Donaldson, a key figure in Sinn Féin who was murdered in 2006. She was in the news recently for criticizing Gerry Adams' libel case against the BBC, expressing that the court's decision to exclude her testimony allowed sensitive family information to be discussed without consent, and highlighting her concerns over how Adams prioritized his own reputation over the trauma experienced by her family.
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Recent news mentions
Jane Donaldson is the daughter of Denis Donaldson and spoke about her father's murder.
If Gerry Adams wanted to put manners on the BBC, why not do it in Belfast? – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-06-04
Jane Donaldson criticized Gerry Adams for trivializing her family's tragedy.
BBC faces legal costs bill of more than €3m after jury finds it defamed Gerry Adams – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-31
Jane Donaldson, daughter of the murdered British agent Denis Donaldson, was prevented from giving evidence during Gerry Adams’s defamation legal action against the BBC.
What the jury didn’t hear – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-30
In a statement issued on Friday, Jane Donaldson said the family 'supported neither side' in this case.
Ex-Sinn Féin leader awarded £100k in BBC libel case
United Kingdom· 2025-05-30
