A five-star Belfast hotel is facing legal action over claims it refused to show last month's All-Ireland football final on television. A solicitor's letter has been sent to the Hilton Hotel following allegations that staff told customers the Tyrone-Kerry match would not be screened.
Brian Corey, a GAA fan from the Ormeau Road in Belfast, claims the refusal to show the match was an affront to his dignity and national identity. His solicitor has now gone to court seeking damages, claiming a breach of the law covering services provided by hotels.
The Hilton has rejected any suggestion of discrimination. A spokeswoman said they were unable to show the All-Ireland final as they were already screening a football match between Chelsea and Manchester United. She said this was linked to a food and beverage promotion in the hotel which a number of guests were enjoying at the time.
