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Golf
January
January 2026
Dubai invitationalShane Lowry two off the lead in tie for second, McIlroy a shot further back in Dubai
Last year
2025
essay
What I think about when I think about Rory McIlroy in 2025
Assessing the making and the legacy of McIlroy’s extraordinary 12 months.
Career Grand Slam
Rory McIlroy named BBC Sports Personality of the Year
His success makes him the first golfer to win the award since Nick Faldo in 1989 – the year McIlroy was born.
the votes are in
Katie Taylor voted Ireland's most admired athlete for remarkable ninth year in a row
Troy Parrott’s 95th-minute winner against Hungary has been voted as the nation’s Most Memorable Sporting Moment of the year.
Memories For Life
Roy Keane surprises young fans in Toy Show as Shane Lowry and Conor Bradley also feature
It was another memorable edition of the annual show on RTÉ.
Taking StockRory McIlroy: 'It's really just focusing on the majors and being a part of that Ryder Cup team'
Long road back'Not as fast as I'd like': Tiger unsure on comeback plans following seventh back surgery
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On The 42consistent
Rory McIlroy wins Race to Dubai with second-place finish at DP World Tour Championship
Northern Irishman lost play-off to Matt Fitzpatrick but has won a seventh Order of Merit.
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