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Mortimer is the leading Irish player after round one and just a shot behind the leading group of Cameron Clark of Northern Ireland, James Harris, Daniel Greenwood and Stuart Little of England all in a share of the lead after rounds of 68 setting the pace at 4 under.
John Kelly of St. Margaret’s Golf and Country Club eagled the 11th par five but went on to drop three shots before finishing to sign for a 70 to remain two under for day one.
Donal Gleeson of Old Conna matched Kelly’s two under score after a birdie on the ninth, and final hole, to take a share of seventh place.
Robert Giles of Greenore ended the day one over after a bright start which took him two under through three holes but ended the day with a 73.
John Sugrue of Tralee finished 4 over after signing for a 76.
Paul Stevenson of Portadown signed for a 79 to finish 7 over.
Martin Ward, P & M Golf Superstore Ltd carded a round of nine over par to finish on 81.
Last year's winner James Lee of Caerphilly signed for a 75.
David Mortimer tees off on Wednesday at 14:00hrs.
