Jennifer O’Leary

Jennifer O’Leary is a journalist known for her investigative work with the BBC, particularly in relation to sensitive political issues in Northern Ireland. She has recently been in the news due to her testimony in a civil trial involving former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams, where she discussed the potential danger faced by her anonymous sources who alleged that Adams sanctioned the murder of MI5 agent Denis Donaldson in 2006.

Global Media Ratings

Dominance

0.00%

Persistence

3 wks

Reach

68,021

Power

1,773$

Sentiment

5.50

Countries Mentioned

Country	Mentions	Sentiment	Dominance	+ Persistence	x Population	= Reach	x GDP (millions)	= Power
Ireland	7	5.43	0.37%	+30%	5,030,000	24,053	$5,100	24$
United Kingdom	2	5.50	0.06%	+0%	67,886,011	43,968	$2,700,000	1,749$
Totals	9				72,916,011	68,021	$2,705,100	1,773$

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Recent Mentions

Ireland: Jennifer O’Leary is a BBC Spotlight reporter who commented on the case. 5

Gerry Adams Gary Lineker Denis Donaldson Jane Donaldson Alex Salmond

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: If Gerry Adams wanted to put manners on the BBC, why not do it in Belfast? – The Irish Times

Ireland: Jennifer O’Leary stated she had nothing to hide in relation to the defamation case. 5

Gerry Adams Denis Donaldson Jane Donaldson Jim O Callaghan Adam Smyth Austin Stack Eoin O Broin Gavin Robinson

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: BBC faces legal costs bill of more than €3m after jury finds it defamed Gerry Adams – The Irish Times

Ireland: Jennifer O’Leary was the BBC journalist behind the Spotlight programme that included the allegation about Gerry Adams. 5

Gerry Adams Denis Donaldson Paul Gallagher Christy Moore Ann Travers Nelson Mandela Bill Clinton Charles

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Gerry Adams’s witness box quips were often met with laughter, including from the jury – The Irish Times

United Kingdom: BBC reporter Jennifer O'Leary thanked the legal team involved in defending the BBC's journalism. 6

Gerry Adams Denis Donaldson Paul Tweed Adam Smyth Jane Donaldson Alexander Owens

BBC: Ex-Sinn Féin leader awarded £100k in BBC libel case

Ireland: Jennifer O’Leary, a BBC Spotlight reporter, stated she had nothing to hide, only sources to protect. 5

Gerry Adams Denis Donaldson Adam Smyth Alexander Owens

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Gerry Adams awarded €100,000 after jury finds he was defamed by BBC broadcast and article – The Irish Times

United Kingdom: Other witnesses included Jennifer O’Leary, the BBC reporter who made the documentary. 5

Gerry Adams Denis Donaldson Alexander Owens

The Guardian: Gerry Adams wins defamation action against BBC over murdered spy claim | Gerry Adams

Ireland: Jennifer O’Leary provided evidence corroborating the allegations against Gerry Adams in the defamation case. 5

Gerry Adams Paul Gallagher Denis Donaldson

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Defamation case cynical attempt by Gerry Adams to ‘launder’ his reputation, BBC barrister tells trial – The Irish Times

Ireland: Jennifer O’Leary testified that she exercised utmost care in reporting the allegations against Gerry Adams. 7

Gerry Adams Denis Donaldson Tom Hogan Eoin Mccullough Thomas Slab Murphy

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Journalist exercised ‘utmost care’ in reporting on allegation, trial hears – The Irish Times

Ireland: Jennifer O’Leary is the journalist who provided evidence in the civil trial regarding the allegations against Gerry Adams. 6

Gerry Adams Denis Donaldson Eoin Mccullough Martin

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: BBC Spotlight source would likely be killed if identified, journalist says – The Irish Times