Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Donegal Mutual Insurance Company 401(k) Plan

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-8 (Nos. 333-93785, 333-94301 and 333-89644) of our report dated June 18, 2009, relating to the financial statements and supplemental schedule of the Donegal Mutual Insurance Company 401(k) Plan, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 11-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.

/s/ Beard Miller Company LLP

Beard Miller Company LLP
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
June 18, 2009