Rory McIlroy named RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year

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Rory McIlroy has been named RTÉ Sport Sportsperson of the Year for the third time. Pic: RTÉ

Rory McIlroy has been named RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year for 2025. The world number two-ranked player became the sixth golfer ever to complete a career Grand Slam when he won the Masters at Augusta in April. McIlroy was also part of the European Ryder Cup team which defeated the USA at Bethpage Black. 

It is the third time McIlroy has won the award, having previously claimed the title in 2011 and 2014.