2024 Sunday Times Rich List ranks Rory McIlroy as the wealthiest young person in NI with a £225m fortune.

Rory McIlroy, Northern Irish golfer, remains the wealthiest young person in NI with a £225m fortune, according to the 2024 Sunday Times Rich List. The number of billionaires in Northern Ireland dropped from 177 in 2022 to 165 this year, with a combined wealth surpassing Poland's annual GDP. McIlroy's wealth comes from golf earnings and sponsorship deals with brands like Nike, Omega, and TaylorMade.