Rory McIlroy visits Stormont Castle

Rory McIlroy has met with Northern Ireland's leaders at Stormont Castle following his victory at the Open Championship last week.

However, the 25-year-old arrived without the Claret Jug, having partied with the prestigious trophy in Belfast the night before.

The world number two told first minister Peter Robinson and deputy first minister Martin McGuinness: "I am sorry I don't have the Claret Jug, it's not going everywhere with me. It actually needs a bit of a clean after last night.

"It's an amazing trophy and something that I am obviously very proud of and hopefully there are many more to come."

One of McIlroy's friends was pictured pouring Jagermeister into the jug following the conclusion of the tournament on Sunday.

Written by
Sian Cowper