Shane Lowry stands as Ireland’s final contender for the Irish Open, following the decimation of the Irish challenge with missed cuts spelling the end for Rory McIlroy, Graeme McDowell, Padraig Harrington, Paul McGinley and Darren Clarke

Lowry is on 7 under, 2 shots off the leaders Robert Rock and Peter Uihlein. Peter Lawrie is two further back, on 5 under.

Newstalk Sport Saturday broadcasts live from Carton House today, with big names from the field dropping on for a few minutes during the day and regular updates on all of the action.