Paul McGinley believes Rory McIlroy has the mental strength and the maturity to avoid becoming an Augusta nearly-man like Greg Norman and Ernie Els.

Police in the North are questioning a 54-year-old man after two men were injured in a serious assault in Co Down.

John and Francis Brennan are “thrilled” at taking the title of Ireland’s best hotel restaurant.

A dissident republican group behind dozens of gun and bomb attacks on security forces in Northern Ireland has declared a ceasefire.

Paul McGinley reckons Paul Dunne’s first two years as a professional golfer may have already eclipsed Rory McIlroy’s.

A 19th-century inn in Co Clare has become the latest Irish restaurant to be added to the prestigious Michelin star list.

A 19th-century inn has become the latest Irish restaurant to be added to the prestigious Michelin star list.

Rory McIlroy will subject himself to a comprehensive health MOT as he aims to make his second decade as a professional even more successful than the first.

It has been a year of change for Rory McIlroy, who has switched equipment companies, gotten married, and now split with his longtime caddie JP Fitzgerald.

The hunger and ambition burns as strongly as ever for Rory McIlroy even if his prospects do not seem as bright as they did three years ago when he dominated the golfing universe.

The US Tour Championship ended in unbelievable excitement at East Lake, Atlanta, last night as Rory McIlroy secured victory in an epic play-off to clinch the FedEx Cup title, securing a payday of $11.5 million (€10.2m).

Rory McIlroy is looking to kick out of neutral and hit top gear as he aims to transform a “B-minus” season into an A-plus campaign at this week’s PGA Championship.

It was said many years ago but the hellish pronouncement of the founder and designer Henry Clay Fownes should be posted on a large sign at the entrance to Oakmont Country Club.

Rory McIlroy refused to blame his responsibilities as tournament host at Royal County Down as he crashed out of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open.

Jordan Spieth birdied the last at Augusta National to post a superb opening-round 64 at the Masters and throw down the gauntlet to Rory McIlroy and the rest of the field.

He’s back at the Masters, with his game in shape and a smile on his face. 

Rory McIlroy has the best swing in golf — how far can it take the one-time child prodigy, asks Charles Siebert.

Johnny Sexton had suffered a few knockouts in his time but never one like this — sitting on a chair in a Paris suburb just off the peripherique.

The world’s number one golfer Rory McIlroy is to continue negotiations with his former agent in an attempt to avert a potentially long and bitter courtroom showdown over a multimillion euro contract dispute.

Irish golfer Rory McIlroy is set for a courtroom showdown today in a lawsuit against his former agent.

The world’s number one golfer is set for a courtroom showdown tomorrow in a lawsuit against his former agent.

While Rory McIlroy continues to dominate on the golf course, he faces perhaps his biggest challenge yet in a Dublin courtroom this week.

Rory McIlroy’s embrace with the Olympic Games hasn’t been the warmest thus far, but Paul McGinley believes the world’s top golfer is ready to embrace the Rio Games in 2016 when he plays for Ireland.

The European Tour heads to the sunny Algarve next week, but with an end of season chill now in the air, we asked four golf writers to review 2014, from McIlroy’s Majors to McGinley’s Ryder Cup — and everything else in between.

Police were called to investigate a complaint about a European flag flying in Rory McIlroy's home town in Co Down during the Ryder Cup.

Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley has blown the debate over Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell playing together wide open by saying there are not an unbeatable pairing.

Pádraig Harrington predicted earlier this year that within the decade, the likes of Bubba Watson and Rory McIlroy will be battling a new generation of stars who will hit the ball 380 yards — at least. 

What a joy and what an honour it is to watch Rory McIlroy’s great talent, courage and determination reach the level that has made him the great force in world golf. The 25-year-old from Holywood in Co Down is the third youngest player to win four Majors after Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods.

Triple Major champion Rory McIlroy has revealed that as a youngster he almost quit the game, but put it down to being a ‘grumpy teenager.’

McIlroy must not be sidetracked by trying to become the next Tiger Woods

Rory McIlroy’s home club coach has lauded him as a once in a generation player and predicted he could go on to win eight majors.

He does not just win at a canter, you know.

Rory McIlroy has targeted Hoylake’s par-five holes as the keys to a successful Open Championship campaign this weekend as the two-time major winner aims to emulate Tiger Woods’ 2006 success at Royal Liverpool.

Meet Shane Todd and he does a pretty convincing Brendan Rodgers!

The Masters. It thrills Rory McIlroy each time he gets the invitation to compete from Augusta, it excites him every year he returns and in 2011 it made him cry over golf for the only time in his life.

As Tiger Woods did no more than chip and putt his way around the new Blue Monster layout yesterday to keep the pressure off his ailing back, Rory McIlroy assessed the pain of his Honda Classic collapse and the steps he’s taken to avoid serious injury in the future.

Fears are growing in a Co Tipperary town that they are about to lose one of two ambulances bases they were given as part of a High Court agreement when their local hospital was downgraded.

Sports stars Rory McIlroy and Caroline Wozniacki ensured 2013 would be one to remember after announcing their engagement.

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Golf star Rory McIlroy is to be hit with a counter claim when he takes legal action against his former sports agent, a court has been told.

A 37-year-old man has had part of his ear bitten off during an assault in Co Down.

Rory McIlroy believes returning to his Holywood roots and playing a social round of golf in the company of his best mates could lead to him finally breaking loose from a disappointing first half of the season.