Rory McIlroy has won the 2014 Sports Person of the Year for 2014 at the RTE Sports awards
The world number one had a phenomenal year which included a USPGA title and a Ryder Cup. He beat off stiff competition from five time amateur boxing champion Katie Taylor, Everton defender Seamus Coleman and paralympian Jason Smyth to claim the coveted prize.
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Rory McIlroy wins Sports Person of the Year
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Joe Schmidt wins manager of the year
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Cork Ladies footballers win Team of the Year
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