Poll: Who is Ireland's greatest sportsperson of the 21st century?

Rory McIlroy's stunning win at the Masters last week has prompted a familiar discussion over who Ireland's greatest sportsperson is.
Poll: Who is Ireland's greatest sportsperson of the 21st century?

James Cox

Rory McIlroy's stunning win at the Masters last week has prompted a familiar discussion over who Ireland's greatest sportsperson is.

The debate can last hours in pubs as people argue in favour of their ideals, and in truth, it is almost impossible to make comparisons between elite sports.

However, we're asking you for your choice as Ireland's greatest sportsperson of the 21st century.

There are too many options to choose from, but the ones in the poll are Rory McIlroy (golf), Katie Taylor (boxing), Roy Keane (soccer), Brian O'Driscoll (rugby), Sonia O'Sullivan (athletics), Johnny Sexton (rugby), Ruby Walsh (racing), Stephen Cluxton (football).

Take our poll below to have your say.

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