At 4:00 p.m. Local time on May 24, 2025, the world of the Mcilroy family was shattered. Rosie Mcilroy, the beloved mother of the four times older champion Rory Mcilroy, suddenly collapsed at her home in Holywood, downstairs, and was transferred to the Hospital del Ulster in Dundonald. Doctors confirmed that he had suffered a massive hemorrhagic stroke, requiring emergency brain surgery to relieve potentially deadly pressure on his brain.
The family friend Sean O’Neill, visiting when the incident occurred, repurred: “Rosie laughed with Rory’s niece in a moment, then grabbed her head and dropped to the ground. It was scary.” In a matter of minutes, the husband Gerry Mcilroy and the paramedics were performing vital stabilization measures before turning it on to the neurocritical care unit.
Outside the ICU, an agitated Gerry Mcilroy addressed the reporters gathered through tears: “Rosie has always been the heart and soul of our family. He was planning Rory’s charity clinic next week. To see it like this … we need the prayers and positive energy of all.” He confirmed that his Glasgow coma scale is still dangerous, leaving doctors deeply concerned about their possibilities.
Dr. Fiona McCartan, the main neurosurgeon, issued a marked warning: “The next 72 hours are decisive. We successfully decompress her brain, but Rosie remains in a medically induced coma to control the swelling. Even if she survives, long -term neurological deficits are a serious risk.”
Rosie’s collapse’s word turned on social networks.#PrayforrosiemcilroyIn a matter of minutes of the trend throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland, while fans shared photos of Rory’s childhood in their mother’s lap, subtitled “Stay strong, Rosie.” Instagram stories paused PGA Tour transmissions for prayer applications, while Twitter users flooded the feed with sincere messages and virtual candles.
Rory, scheduled to take off at the Irish Open tomorrow, issued a brief statement through his administration: “My priority is my family. I am retiring from the competition until my mother’s condition stabilizes. Thank you for her understanding and support.” The organizers of the tournament promised the full support and hinted at a future charity event in Rosie’s honor.
The global golf community recovered. Tiger Woods tweeted: “Rosie, you are in my prayers. Rory, stay strong, we have supported you.” The LPGA star, Nelly Korda, shared a photo of her hugging the Mcilroy in the Ryder Cup: “Senting all my love to this family.” Nick’s legends Sick to Annika Sörestam echoed their online solidarity.
In Holywood, Belfast, the neighbors organized a vigil in the light of the candles out of the church of San Marcos for tomorrow night. Pastor Liam Gallagher said: “Rosie’s kindness touched every life here. We will pray during the night for his recovery.” In the Royal County Down Golf Club, the members placed white roses and enrolled golf balls in hole 18 as a moving tribute.
The corporate sponsors hastened: Nike Golf and Taylormade promised to cover any medical invoice beyond insurance, while Rory’s bases raised more than 200,000 in hours for family initiatives and brain accident opening. In full Ireland, schools observed a moment of silence before sporting events, and the Golf Academies collected Get -well cards -wone for their delivery to the hospital.
International admirers clubs followed their example: in the United States, driving prayer sessions were carried out in the mini -golf complexes; In Asia, supporters published videos of themselves with Mcilroy T -shirt; In Australia, the golf courses made charity units under the “swing for rosie” banner.
When dusk falls on the county below, the world contains breath. Rosie Mcilroy, a devotee volunteer, a community pillar and the guide light behind one of the brightest stars of golf, now fight for his life. In these fragile hours, millions are united in hope and prayer, trusting that the power of good collective will will take it through. The next update will determine whether this beloved matriarch can wake up from your coma and inspire your family once more.
