Statement from Áras an Uachtaráin – Rory McIlroy’s Win – 11th August 2014
Date: Mon 11th Aug, 2014 | 12:55
President Higgins said today, “I wish to extend my best wishes and congratulations to Rory McIlroy on his remarkable win yesterday evening at the 96th US PGA Championships in Louisville, Kentucky. To win a second major championship and to regain number one position in the world in the space of a few weeks is an outstanding achievement which has been warmly cheered on by young and old on our island.
Rory is capturing the imaginations of people, not just across the island of Ireland, but all around the world. I wish this talented and inspiring young sportsman continued fulfilment and success into the future”