Forrest Little’s Julie McCarthy is the only Irish survivor in the Girls' British Open Amateur Championship at Royal St David's.

She beat Germany’s Lilly Marie Koester 3&2 and will now face Madelene Stavnar of Norway in the final 32 on Friday.

Lurgan's Niamh McSherry had a tough battle on her hands as she faced eighth best qualifier, Isobel Wardle of England and fell 3&2.

Ireland’s top qualifier, Killarney’s Valerie Clancy also found herself facing an uphill battle against 39th seed Emilie Alba Paltrinieri from Italy.

The Italian made a quick start and ran put a 4&3 winner.

 Girls' British Open Amateur Championship

Round two

Julie McCarthy (Forrest Little) Vs. Madelene Stavnar (Norway)

Scoring

Round One

• Niamh McSherry (Lurgan) lost to Isobel Wardle (England) 3&2
• Valerie Clancy (Killarney) lost to Emilie Alba Paltrinieri (Italy) 4&3 
• Julie McCarthy (Forrest Little) beat Lilly Marie Koester (Germany) 3&2

Qualifying

26th – 73, 74 Valerie Clancy
31st – 76, 72 Julie McCarthy
57th – 71, 80 Niamh McSherry
Missed Cut
67th – 77, 76 Annabel Wilson
97th – 78, 79 Mairead Martin