Rory McIlroy's historic Augusta triumph was a "marvellous national occasion", Taoiseach Micheal Martin has said.Paying tribute to the Co Down golfer, Mr Martin said he had created a "moment in time that we will all remember".McIlroy defeated England's Justin Rose at the first play-off hole at the Masters to complete the career grand slam of golf's four majors.

Rory McIlroy's historic Augusta triumph was a "marvellous national occasion", Taoiseach Micheal Martin has said.Paying tribute to the Co Down golfer, Mr Martin said he had created a "moment in time that we will all remember".McIlroy defeated England's Justin Rose at the first play-off hole at the Masters to complete the career grand slam of golf's four majors.