He outlasted Poland's Krzysztof Ratajski to win 3-1.
It’s been another good day for Irish competitors at the World Darts Championship.
Steve Lennon is into the third round following a 3-sets to 1 victory over Poland’s Krzysztof Ratajski.
The Carlow native will play either Mervyn King or Ryan Joyce in round-3.
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Earlier, Keane Barry survived a scare to beat Hong Kong’s Royden Lam by 3-sets to 2.
The Meath teenager raced into a 2-0 lead before being pegged back by his experienced opponent.
He showed great resolve however to take the final set.