The county Down native beat Joakim Lagergren in a play-off yesterday.
Rory McIlroy is the Irish Open champion for the second time in his career.
The county Down native beat Joakim Lagergren in a play-off yesterday, after both players finished on 17 under par at the K Club.
McIlroy says the support of the home crowd made it an extra special week in county Kildare.
Shane Lowry was in a tie for 15th on seven-under-par, while Tom McKibbin was six-under.
Alex Maguire was back on level par.

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