Ilonen edges ahead

Mikko Ilonen has increased his lead to three shots in the final round of the Irish Open at Fota Island.

Ilonen edges ahead

(Mikko Ilonen chips on to the fourth green. Picture: SPORTSFILE)

Mikko Ilonen has increased his lead to three shots in the final round of the Irish Open at Fota Island.

The Finn is currently on the eighth hole, and has had birdies at two and four, leaving him 14-under.

His playing partner, England's Danny Willett, is at 11 under, although he has driven into the trees on eight.

Graeme McDowell is also on 11 under after a birdie on six and pars elsewhere.

(Graeme McDowell grimaces after missing a birdie putt on the seventh. Picture: Sam Moursy)

Magnus Carlsson is the third golfer on 11 under, after consecutive birdies on four, five and six.

Padraig Harrington has recovered from a shaky start and is back at six under where he started the day.

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