Beth Coulter gives chase behind three-way tie at the top of Irish Amateur Open

Beth Coulter (Kirkistown Castle) on the 1st green during round 2 of the Irish Women's & Girls' Amateur Open Championship, Co. Louth Golf Club, Baltray. Picture: Golffile | Thos Caffrey

Three players sit tied for the lead after 36 holes of the Irish Women's and Girls' Amateur Open Championship at Co. Louth Golf Club.

Moa Svedenskiöld (Sweden) and Charlotte Back (Germany), alongside overnight leader Aada Rissanen (Finland), are on 8-under par with Ireland’s Beth Coulter (Kirkistown Castle) one shot further adrift after rounds of 70 and 71.