He shot a one under 71 in his first two rounds.
Offaly's Shane Lowry has finished with a second round of 71 to leave himself on 2 under par in danger of missing the cut at the Czech Masters.
The Clara man has hit two consecutive rounds of 71.
Padraig Harrington is best of the Irish following his second round.
The Dubliner shot a 4 under round of 68 today to move to 5 under all round and in a tie for 26th place.
John Murphy will tee off this hour also from 2 under par.
Denmark's Nicolai Hojgaard (pr: Hoy-go) still leads on 12 under par.
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