"To fund his golfing ambitions, McIlroy's parents took on extra jobs. Gerry worked 100 hours a week; he cleaned toilets and showers at a local sports club in the mornings, served as a bartender at Holywood Golf Club from 12 to 6 pm, then returned to the sports club to work behind the bar in the evenings. Rosie looked after Rory during the day, and worked night shifts packaging rolls of tape at a 3M factory in Bangor, County Down. Due to their conflicting schedules, McIlroy's parents rarely saw each other during this period. Gerry later said: "I had no idea what else to do. I’m a working-class man. We wanted to give our only child a chance."
After finding success as a professional golfer, McIlroy bought his parents a house in 2009, and stated: "I’ll never be able to repay Mum and Dad for what they did, but at least they know they’ll never have to work another day. I’ll do whatever it takes to look after them."
What do you with your medal when you're named Man of the Match in your first Six Nations game, which happens to be Ireland's biggest ever win over France?
Joe McCarthy gave his medal to his brother Andrew
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Another very high profile former player diagnosed with early onset dementia.
Ryan Jones.
Please don't use "the game's gone soft" again.
Anyone.
I don't want to fucking hear it.
A dog went missing last night & owner was advised to put item of clothing down where it became lost (for the scent). people searched to no avail. Then, first light this morning, dog found sitting on coat that had been left. Thought this good advice and maybe worth sharing.
"I did something one night that I will regret for the rest of my life."
In this raw and emotional interview, @Nigelrefowens discusses his battles with mental health and the impact of homophobia.
We celebrate Nigel’s life and career in #WhatWentDown | Friday, 10am