Teen idol Rory McIlroy cruised into the matchplay stages of the Radisson SAS West of Ireland Amateur Open championship at Rosses Point.
But the day was marred by the disqualification of 19-year-old Shane Lowry from Esker Hills, who looked certain to lead the qualifiers when he signed for a five under par 66 late in the day.
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