More than 2.5 million ice cream sprinkles were used to create the mural, which is available to view for free at the Morelli’s store in Portrush
10:12, 09 Jul 2025Updated 10:30, 09 Jul 2025
Rory McIlroy holds the trophy after the final round of the Masters(Image: Ben Jared/PGA TOUR via Getty Images)
Ireland’s most celebrated ice cream dynasty has honoured one of the world’s greatest golfers by revealing a portrait of Rory McIlroy crafted entirely from ice cream sprinkles in anticipation of the 153rd Open at Royal Portrush.
The artwork, constructed using approximately 2.5 million sprinkles, has been displayed at the Morelli’s Ice Cream parlour in Portrush.
Designed by artists Triskill, the portrait depicts McIlroy’s recent triumph at The Masters, a victory that solidified his status as one of golf’s all-time greats.
Over 2.5m ice cream sprinkles went into constructing the artwork, which visitors can admire without charge at the Morelli’s shop on Eglinton Street in Portrush from Wednesday 9th July through Thursday 31st July.
Daniela Morelli-Kerr from Morelli’s Ice Cream said: “When we were cheering on Rory’s win at The Masters, we had an idea to pay tribute to the golfing hero ahead of his appearance at The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush.
“As one of Ireland’s oldest ice cream companies, we knew that we had to make something colourful and tasty and what better way to celebrate Rory’s achievements than by creating a mural made entirely of our sprinkles.
“The design looks fantastic, and we’re excited to welcome thousands of golf fans to our store to see the mural during what’s going to be an exciting time for our town.”
Ahead of The 153rd Open, Ireland’s most famous ice cream family have immortalised Rory McIlroy in over 2.5m sprinkles at their Portrush store
Peter Morelli founded Morelli’s Ice Cream back in 1911. The company has since thrived and grown considerably.
The firm presently operates five family-run shops and eleven branded outlets in Northern Ireland, in addition to supplying Tesco, Dunnes Stores, Sainsbury’s, M&S and a variety of independent retailers across the UK and Ireland.
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