Rory McIlroy battles back into Irish Open contention with moving day 66

FINE FINISH: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates a birdie on the 18th green. Pic: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Rory McIlroy battled his way into contention for a second Horizon Irish Open title at The K Club.

Back at the venue where he lifted the title in 2016, McIlroy began the third round eight shots off the lead but not without hope of mounting a victory charge.