In a thrilling third round of the Women's Irish Open held at the K Club, Leona Maguire delivered a stunning performance, shooting a remarkable nine-under-par 63. This impressive round, which included nine birdies and no bogeys, showcased Maguire's return to form after two earlier rounds of 71. She now sits in a tie for sixth place at 11 under, trailing the leader, Casandra Alexander, by seven shots.

Maguire's round featured:

• Birdies on holes 2-4 and 7-8
• A near miss for a 62 after her birdie putt on the 18th lipped out

Meanwhile, Casandra Alexander continues to dominate the tournament, maintaining her lead with a solid 69, giving her a three-shot advantage over Sara Kouskova, who made significant progress with a 67. Other notable performances included Kajsa Arwefjaell, who matched Maguire's score with her own 63, placing her third at 13 under.

The leaderboard stands as follows:

• -18: Casandra Alexander (SA)
• -15: Sara Kouskova (Cze)
• -13: Kajsa Arwefjaell (Swe)
• -12: Corinne Viden (Swe), Louise Rydqvist (Swe)
• -11: Noora Komulainen (Fin), Leona Maguire (Ire)

Heavy rain caused a suspension of play, but the competition remains fierce as players approach the final day. Anna Foster leads the Irish contingent at seven under, while Lily May Humphreys and Hannah Screen are tied at five under for England.