Day three of the Irish open golf tournament - Killarney

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David Howell shouts to warn of a wayward drive on the ninth hole on Day 3 of the Irish Open at Killarney Golf and Fishing Club, Co Kerry.

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Rory McIlroy and eager fans watch as he takes a difficult second shot on the eight hole on Day 3 of the Irish Open at Killarney Golf and Fishing Club, Co Kerry.

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Simon Dyson going for the 18th green on Day 3 of the Irish Open at Killarney Golf and Fishing Club, Co Kerry.

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Simon Dyson going for the 18th green on Day 3 of the Irish Open at Killarney Golf and Fishing Club, Co Kerry.

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Rory McIlroy on the eight fairway on Day 3 of the Irish Open at Killarney Golf and Fishing Club, Co Kerry.

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Simon Dyson going for the 18th green on Day 3 of the 2011 Irish Open at Killarney Golf and Fishing Club, Co Kerry .Photo Gary Fox

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Marcel Siem reacts after a wayward shot on the 18th fairway on Day 3 of the Irish Open at Killarney Golf and Fishing Club, Co Kerry.

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Rory McIlroy on his way to the eight hole on Day 3 of the 2011 Irish Open at Killarney Golf and Fishing Club, Co Kerry .Photo Gary Fox

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Graeme McDowell on the fifth green on Day 3 of the Irish Open at Killarney Golf and Fishing Club, Co Kerry.

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Graeme McDowell drives off the fourth tee box at the 2011 Irish Open at Killarney Golf and Fishing Club, Co Kerry .Photo Gary Fox

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David Howell makes his way to the eight hole on Day 3 of the Irish Open at Killarney Golf and Fishing Club, Co Kerry.

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Fans watch the action on a giant screen on Day 3 of the 2011 Irish Open at Killarney Golf and Fishing Club, Co Kerry .Photo Gary Fox

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David Howell shouts to warn of a wayward drive on the ninth hole on Day 3 of the 2011 Irish Open at Killarney Golf and Fishing Club, Co Kerry .Photo Gary Fox

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Graeme McDowell shoots out of the bunker on the third hole of the Irish Open at Killarney Golf and Fishing Club, Co Kerry.

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Rory McIlroy on eight green on Day 3 of the Irish Open at Killarney Golf and Fishing Club, Co Kerry.

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Crowds make their way down to the 18th fairway on Day 3 of the Irish Open at Killarney Golf and Fishing Club, Co Kerry.

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Day 3 of the Irish open golf tournament as reigning champion Ross Fisher returns to defend his title against the challenge of the four Irish major winners from Killarney Golf and Fishing Club, Killarney, Kerry, Ireland. 29th July 2011

With Darren Clarke and Padraig Harrington missing the cut, the Irish challenge fell to Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell.
The tournament runs from July 28th to 31st on the Killeen course at the Kerry golf course in Ireland.
The Irish Open is part of the European Tour Race to Dubai.