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Rory McIlroy recovers from 16th-hole drama to move into contention at Irish Open
McIlroy will head into the final round two shots off the lead.
Shubhankar Sharma and Jordan Smith lead Irish Open as Rory McIlroy slips back
McIlroy is eight shots behind the 13-under-par tally recorded by the pacesetters.
Shubhankar Sharma sets testing clubhouse target on day two of Horizon Irish Open
Overnight leader Sharma raced to the turn in just 28 shots with seven birdies and two pars.
Shane Lowry keen to give locals plenty to cheer after strong start to Irish Open
Lowry was still an amateur when he beat Robert Rock in a play-off to win the Irish Open in 2009.
Rory McIlroy: Late birdies glossed over a pretty average day at Irish Open
McIlroy won the title the last time it was staged at The K Club in 2016.