Dutch golfer Joost Luiten will take a one-stroke lead into the final round of the Irish Open as he seeks a second European Tour win in three events.

Luiten followed his victory in the Lyoness Open in Austria with a share of 10th place in Munich last weekend and a third round of 66 at Carton House maintained his superb run of form.

Six birdies and no bogeys put the 27-year-old 13 under par, one shot ahead of Spain’s Pablo Larrazabal, who also carded a flawless 66.

England’s overnight co-leader Robert Rock was two shots back after a 71.

Former world number three Paul Casey, currently ranked 169th after struggling for form and fitness, is a shot further back after a 67 left him nine under alongside Scotland’s Scott Henry, who followed his course-record 64 on Friday with a 69.

Ireland’s hopes of a home winner faded as 2009 winner Shane Lowry fell eight shots off the pace with a 74 after major winners Rory McIlroy, Graeme McDowell, Padraig Harrington and Darren Clarke had all missed the halfway cut.

“I don’t really care who is behind me, as long as they stay behind me,” Luiten said.

“You still have to go out and make some birdies, be patient and take it one shot at a time.

“It’s always good to have a win under your belt. You can go a little bit more for the win.

“I’ve been working on my swing for a long time and am finally fully fit after a shoulder problem which meant I couldn’t practise as much on the range.

“It has been good for a couple of months and feels really good now.”