Irish Open: Rory McIlroy four off lead in tough conditions with Shane Lowry two off top

At the Irish Open in Doonbeg, Rory McIlroy carded a one-under par opening round, leaving him four shots behind leader Joaquin Niemann in challenging conditions featuring gusts up to 35mph. Ireland's Shane Lowry is positioned two shots off the lead. Coverage continues on Friday at 9:30am and 5pm on Sky Sports+.