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League of Ireland Horse Racing TV Listings GAA Fixtures The Video Review Sport meets news, current affairs, society & pop culture Rugby Weekly Extra Dive into all the news and analysis 3 times a week The Football Family Weekly insights from the week’s big talking points Advertisement More Stories Rory McIlroy in action on Friday.Alamy Stock Photo Shane Lowry one shot clear of Rory McIlroy but trailing Abu Dhabi leader England’s Aaron Rai is currently out in front. 12.37pm, 8 Nov 2025 Share options RORY McILROY PRODUCED six birdies in his opening 11 holes as he finished day three of the Abu Dhabi Championship on 14-under par. With play still ongoing, the Grand Slam winner is currently six shots off leader Aaron Rai. Advertisement Six birdies in 11 holes for Rory McIlroy 💪#ADGolfChamps | #RolexSeries pic.twitter.com/bhX9hZo1Rp— DP World Tour (@DPWorldTour) November 8, 2025 Fellow Ryder Cup hero Shane Lowry had been a couple of shots ahead of McIlroy but a bogey four on the 18th saw the Offaly native finish on 15-under going into the final day tomorrow. Tom McKibbin is well back for a share of 64th on three-under par. More to follow… View 5 comments Send Tip or Correction Embed this post To embed this post, copy the code below on your site Email “Shane Lowry one shot clear of Rory McIlroy but trailing Abu Dhabi leader ”. Recipient's Email Feedback on “Shane Lowry one shot clear of Rory McIlroy but trailing Abu Dhabi leader ”. Your Feedback Your Email (optional) Report a Comment Please select the reason for reporting this comment. Please give full details of the problem with the comment... This is YOUR comments community. Stay civil, stay constructive, stay on topic. Please familiarise yourself with our comments policy before taking part. Leave a Comment Submit a report Please help us understand how this comment violates our community guidelines. Damaging the good reputation of someone, slander, or libel. Racism or Hate speech An attack on an individual or group based on religion, race, gender, or beliefs. Trolling or Off-topic An attempt to derail the discussion. Inappropriate language Profanity, obscenity, vulgarity, or slurs. Advertising, phishing, scamming, bots, or repetitive posts. Please provide additional information Thank you for the feedback Your feedback has been sent to our team for review. Leave a commentcancel Access to the comments facility has been disabled for this user View our policy ⚠️ Duplicate comment Post Comment have your say Or create a free account to join the discussion News in 60 seconds Ireland v Japan, November Test The butcher 'Michael D Higgins is saying, 'Welcome home.' It was a dream' Murray Kinsella Only fools rush in: The mad and irresistible appeal of a football city by the Lee Ronan Early 2025 fai cup final Shamrock Rovers defender Dan Cleary on fight for his autistic son - 'That's the boy I love' David Sneyd Exciting Irish side take on Spain and Farrell will be watching FAI Cup final Seani Maguire: 'I genuinely thought I'd get over 50 caps for Ireland' Andrew Porter 'It's a nice feeling, being able to help people away from rugby' Super Stars Kerry win eight All-Star football awards with four for Donegal Ireland v Japan, November Test Luke Littler left ‘shaking with nerves’ after photographer chase on motorway Kerry's Clifford and Tipperary's McGrath win GAA Player of the Year awards more from us Investigates Money Diaries The Journal TV Journal Media Advertise With Us About FactCheck Our Network FactCheck Knowledge Bank Terms & Legal Notices Terms of Use Cookies & Privacy Advertising Competition more from us TV Listings GAA Fixtures The Video Review Journal Media Advertise With Us Our Network The Journal FactCheck Knowledge Bank Terms & Legal Notices Terms of Use Cookies & Privacy Advertising Competition © 2025 Journal Media Ltd Terms of Use Cookies & Privacy Advertising Competition Switch to Desktop Switch to Mobile The 42 supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and the Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at https://www.presscouncil.ie, PH: (01) 6489130, Lo-Call 1800 208 080 or email: mailto:info@presscouncil.ie Report an error, omission or problem: Your Email (optional) Create Email Alert Create an email alert based on the current article Email Address One email every morning As soon as new articles come online Sign in or create a free account To continue reading create a free account Or sign into an existing account