Golfing sensation Rory McIlroy’s foundation has pledged €1.2 million towards the development of specialist support services for children with childhood cancer here, including the construction of a €13.5 million complex in Co Mayo.

Rory McIlroy will put his money where his mouth is when he tees off at Royal County Down this morning by pledging to donate any prize money he earns at the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open to his charity.

Rory McIlroy has opened a new support centre for children with cancer and vowed to see it replicated elsewhere.

Rory McIlroy has opened a new support centre for children with cancer in the North and vowed to see it replicated elsewhere.