What’s Rory McIlroy’s favourite Christmas song?

From Mariah Carey to Coldplay to the old classics such as Bing's White Christmas, everyone has that one Christmas tune that conjures up heartfelt old school images of the festive season.

Picking your favourite can involve careful thought but speaking to Pete, Paulo and Rebecca on breakfast, Rory McIlroy didn't hesitate to tell us his ultimate favourite.

Co-hosting the show, McIlroy opened up about everything from his appearance to love to coming home for Christmas and it appears he's definitely not the scrooge type.

Rory enjoys returning home for Christmas every year and welcomes the break from all the travel and competitions.

The world’s number two golfer competes in umpteen events all over the world throughout the year and enjoys a well-earned recess during the festive season back to his wee country.

Of course one of his first stops was the Cool FM studios to help present the Cool breakfast show. He revealed his ultimate favourite is The Pogues and Kirsty McCall, Fairytale of New York.

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