In these parts, the talk of legendary figures from folklore and history is ingrained in the fabric of everyday life. And, in truth, Rory McIlroy’s return to Royal Portrush for this 153rd Open on the Dunluce links has a feeling of unfinished business about it. Perhaps, even, the prospect to add to his own legend.

While Rory McIlroy’s Masters triumph earned him a long-awaited career grand slam, a home Open Championship win at Royal Portrush could be even more emotion for the North Irishman.

Rory McIlroy is back at Royal Portrush for the Masters and admits he was taken aback by the volume of support he received when he played in his homeland six years ago

Rory McIlroy attended the Association of Golf Writers dinner on Tuesday evening and was decked out in green — Masters green.

The 15-year-old from Magherafelt won Tourism Northern Ireland's art competition with her portrait of the Grand Slam winner with Lucia's winning design featuring the Harland and Wolff Cranes and the Giant's Causeway.

Rory McIlroy is among the favorites to lift the Claret Jug at Royal Portrush this week, and the Northern Irishman has given a glimpse into the winning formula he will look to follow

The last time the British Open came to Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, Rory McIlroy missed the cut. Will he claim his second major of the year this time around?

Masters champion Rory McIlroy speaks to BBC Sport NI's Stephen Watson before the Open Championship at Royal Portrush.