Public's relationship with the likes of Rory McIlroy and Daniel Wiffen along both sides of the border is a very complicated matter
Back in April, something happened after the Zurich Classic in New Orleans that passed under the radar, but it was significant. Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy had secured victory and took to the stage for the celebrations.
In an interview with The Guardian, he was asked about his decision to accept the MBE, and he made it clear that he was conflicted. As Barnes, a boxer from a nationalist and Catholic background makes clear, northern identity is never cut and dried - or easily divided into green and orange. That night in the pool was a perfect reminder of how those in the six counties operate in a world that many of us don't fully realise.
Marty Clarke, who starred for Down in their march to the 2010 All-Ireland final. supports the Northern Ireland soccer team and has gone to Windsor Park to cheer them on.
Rory Mcilroy Daniel Wiffen Martin O'neill Paddy Barnes Commonwealth Games London 2012 Olympics Co Down Ravenhill Shankill Road Windsor Park
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