Catherine Martin brought four officials to Ryder Cup showpiece in Italy 

The Irish Examiner has learned that Ms Martin brought four officials to the golf showpiece between Europe and the USA

Shane Lowry of Europe celebrates with vice captain Nicolas Colsaerts and Rory McIlroy after the singles matches on the final day of the 2023 Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Rome, Italy.  Picture: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

A high-powered delegation — led by Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media Catherine Martin, and accompanied by her husband Green Party TD Francis Noel Duffy — attended last weekend’s Ryder Cup in Rome as part of “important” government business.

The Irish Examiner has learned that Ms Martin brought four top officials to the golf showpiece between Europe and the USA.