Mehaffey best of Irish at Women's Open

Olivia Mehaffey remains best of the Irish following a second round 71 at the Women’s Irish Open.

The County Down golfer is 4-under par, and five-shots off the clubhouse lead of Anne van Dam.

Amateur Kate Lanigan is 3-under par following a round of 69.

Out on course, Leona Maguire is 1-under par with eight to play.

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John Murphy is 4-under par following back-to-back rounds of 68 at the European Masters.

Out on course, Tom McKibbin and Padraig Harrington are both 5-under.

Matt Fitzpatrick is the clubhouse leader on 12-under.