Taoiseach hails McIlroy's win as 'one of the greatest'

Rory McIlroy will get a heroes' welcome when he arrives back to Co. Down later this week.

Rory McIlroy will get a heroes' welcome when he arrives back to Co. Down later this week.

The 22-year-old is the youngest golfer to win the US Open since 1923, after finishing the tournament on 16 under par.

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