Niall Donald
Niall Donald is the deputy editor of the Sunday World, a prominent Irish newspaper, and co-host of the Crime World podcast. He recently made headlines following a controversy involving Jim Gavin, a presidential nominee for Fianna Fáil, regarding an unpaid debt of €3,300 from his former tenancy. Donald expressed sympathy for Gavin amidst the fallout of the situation, suggesting that better handling of the issue could have led to a more favorable outcome.
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Niall Donald became the reluctant star of the presidential election when he was unveiled as 'the tenant'.
A messy Dáil start, more housing woes and, finally, a new president – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-12-20
Niall Donald later contacted Fianna Fáil to challenge Jim Gavin’s version of the story.
Micheál Martin says he is not any ‘wiser’ on Jim Gavin’s failure to recall tenancy dispute – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-18
The tenant – Sunday World deputy editor Niall Donald – contacted Fianna Fáil.
Party told Jim Gavin past disputes would be uncovered – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-16
Niall Donald is the deputy editor of the Sunday World, who was involved in a financial controversy with Jim Gavin.
FF’s Áras contender Jim Gavin says he’s ‘great’ in first public remarks since ending campaign – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-14
Niall Donald is a journalist who was involved in an allegation against Jim Gavin.
‘The election blew up in our face’Ireland· 2025-10-26
Mr Martin said that the tenant, who was this week revealed as Sunday World deputy editor Niall Donald, 'is also a victim in all this'.
Micheál Martin apologises for party’s abandoned presidential campaign – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-12
Niall Donald was the former tenant who contacted Fianna Fáil about the overpaid rent owed by Jim Gavin.
the dramatic hours leading to the collapse of Jim Gavin’s campaign – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-11
Niall Donald contacted Fianna Fáil to contradict Jim Gavin’s denials regarding an outstanding debt.
Micheál Martin will vote for Heather Humphreys but won’t tell party to back FG contender – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-11
Niall Donald had rented an apartment from Jim Gavin more than 16 years ago.
Fianna Fáil’s Jim Gavin repays former tenant €3,300 debt that cost him Áras bid – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-10
Niall Donald contacted Fianna Fáil’s press office with proof after an earlier denial.
Jack Chambers ducks responsibility, Éamon Ó Cuív twists the knife – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-10
Niall Donald is the former tenant who claimed Jim Gavin owed him a debt.
This presidential election could be about to get even weirder – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-10
Niall Donald is the deputy editor of the Sunday World who claims he is owed €3,300 by Jim Gavin.
Tenant at centre of Jim Gavin debt controversy says there could have been ‘a better outcome’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-08
