'Golfgate' trial gets underway in larger Covid-compliant court

Two politicians and two hoteliers will stand trial over their alleged role in organising the controversial ‘Golfgate’ dinner during Covid restrictions in 2020

The Station House Hotel in Clifden, Co Galway, where the Oireachtas Golf Society event was held in August 2020. Picture: Hany Marzouk/PA

The case against two politicians and two hoteliers over their alleged role in organising the controversial ‘Golfgate’ dinner during Covid restrictions in 2020 begins today in Galway District Court.

The hearing, starting at 10am, could take up to five days as more than 50 witnesses have been summoned to give evidence.