Hotel workers to go on trial for Michaela’s murder

Two hotel workers accused of murdering the daughter of Tyrone Gaelic football boss Mickey Harte while she honeymooned in Mauritius will go on trial this week.

Michaela McAreavey was found strangled in her luxury hotel room on the island in January last year, two weeks after marrying her sweetheart John.

The 27-year-old teacher from Ballygawley, Co Tyrone, was the only daughter of Mr Harte, the legendary GAA manager who steered his native county to three All-Ireland championships.