evidence: "I just think being from where we're from, we're placed in a very difficult position. I feel Northern Irish and obviously being from Northern Ireland you have a connection to Ireland and a connection to the UK. If I could and there was a Northern Irish team I'd play for Northern Ireland. Play for one side or the other – or not play at all because I may upset too many people... Those are my three options I'm considering very carefully". [...] - ^ "Rory McIlroy tax move means Republic reaps the benefits while Northern Ireland is left lagging". Belfast Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Archived from the original on 23 January 2023. Retrieved 23 January 2023.