McIlroy just two off the lead at Portmarnock

Holywood's Rory McIlroy is within two shots off the lead entering the final 36 holes of the AIB Irish Amateur Open at Portmarnock.

Sun, 14 May, 2006 - 11:21

Holywood's Rory McIlroy is within two shots off the lead entering the final 36 holes of the AIB Irish Amateur Open at Portmarnock.

The 17-year-old Holywood teenager rolled in a 25 footer for birdie at the last to card rollercoaster one under par 71 in the second round at the north Dublin links.

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<p>Rory McIlroy walks up to the fourth hole during the first round. Pic: AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake</p>

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