Rory McIlroy has kicked off his final round at the Irish Open with two birdies at Royal County Down. The Northern Irishman leads by a shot on 8 under, Matteo Manassero is one back on 6-under.
Offaly man Shane Lowry is on the course now, he is on 3-under through 14 holes today and 1 under all round. Waterford's Seamus Power level in his final round, leaving him on 1 over for the tournament.
Tom McKibbin has fallen back to 4 over par while teenager Sean Keeling ended up 13 over par. _____________________________________ Europe face an uphill battle to retain the Solheim Cup, despite winning the final two fourballs on day two.
Both sessions in Virginia finished 2-2, leaving the US up 10-6 heading into the final day singles. Cavan's Leona Maguire will be out second last against Team USA's Ally Ewing.