Pádraig Harrington not giving up hope of claiming would-be second Irish Open title

Pádraig Harrington has not given up hope of claiming what would be his second Irish Open title despite a hugely disappointing second round thee-over score of 73 at a gloomy and wet Old Course in Lahinch on Friday morning.

All told, the Dubliner's day was in marked contrast to his opening effort here in Clare when he posted a superb seven-under 63 under under the glare of a burning sun and assume the overnight lead by a single stroke.