Twitter reacts to Rory McIlroy's decision to play for Ireland at 2016 Olympics

RORY MCILROY FINALLY took a decision on which country he would represent at the 2016 Olympics today and most people were happy with his choice, notably some of his fellow sportspeople, and those whose job it is to write about the former world number one.

Colm Cooper

Well @McIlroyRory will represent Ireland in Rio in 2016 Olympics. Good decision especially as he played all his junior golf with Ireland!
— colm cooper (@colmcooper13) June 18, 2014

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Kieran Cunningham

Hope Rory McIlroy rooms with Paddy Barnes in Rio.
— Kieran Cunningham (@KCsixtyseven) June 18, 2014

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Rick Reilly

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Bernard Brogan

Great to have @McIlroyRory on team Ireland for the next Olympics, Good man Rory!
— Bernard Brogan (@bernardbrogan) June 18, 2014

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Ken O’Halloran

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Second Captains

Rory McIlroy confirms he'll represent Ireland at 2016 Olympics via @wattersonjohnny.Looks like SOMEONE wants his place on the Good Wall back
— Second Captains (@SecondCaptains) June 18, 2014

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Marc Ó Sé

Great to hear @McIlroyRory is representing Ireland at 2016 Olympics .
— Marc Ó Sé (@osemarc2) June 18, 2014

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Ciarán Kilkenny

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Tomás Ó Sé

Great to see @McIlroyRory declaring for Ireland. He will get some support at Fota this week.
— Tomás Ó Sé (@tomas5ky) June 18, 2014

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Paddy Barnes

2 years to the Olympics and already we know who the Flag Bearer is......Rory Mcilroy....
— Paddy Barnes OLY (@paddyb_ireland) June 18, 2014

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Twitter reacts to Rory McIlroy's decision to play for Ireland at 2016 Olympics

Colm Cooper

Kieran Cunningham

Rick Reilly

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Bernard Brogan

Ken O’Halloran

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Second Captains

Marc Ó Sé

Ciarán Kilkenny

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Tomás Ó Sé

Paddy Barnes

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