Mooney and Manchip lead Irish PGA

Ireland’s Damien Mooney and Scotland’s Neil Manchip share the half-way lead at the Irish PGA Championship at Seapoint golf club, Louth.

Mooney, who led after round one, shot a 73, while Manchip shot a level par round of 72 to share top spot with the Belfast man.

David Mortimor stands alone in third on four-under after a round of 70, while Barrie Trainor and Damien McGrane are tied for fourth on three-under.

David Higgins, Jimmy Bolger and Shane Lowry are tied in sixth on two-under.