Rory McIlroy, 36, suffers blow as golf star prepares for UK return with wife Erica Stoll

Ten weeks after Rory McIlroy’s historic Masters victory, Stormont’s promised celebration has failed to materialise in a major blow to the Northern Irishman.

The first and deputy first ministers had pledged to throw what they called “the biggest party possible” for the Co Down golfer following his dramatic play-off win in April.

Despite the initial fanfare and commitments from both Michelle O’Neill and Emma Little-Pengelly, no official event has been organised to mark the achievement.

The Executive Office has remained silent on the matter, according to the Irish Times, refusing to respond to queries about the abandoned plans or indicate whether any celebration might still take place.