Irish duo in contention

Dubliner Padraig Harrington and 19-year-old Rory McIlroy remained in contention during day three of the Abu Dhabi Championship this morning, with the Irish duo tied in seventh on 10 under, just two shots off the four leaders.

Sat, 17 Jan, 2009 - 08:58

Open and US PGA champion Harrington, having finished his second round in near darkness with two birdies, had two more in the first five.

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