He was beaten by Thailand's Noppon Saengkham.
Aaron Hill is out of the UK Championship.
The Cork native lost to Thailand's Noppon Saengkham by six frames to two in York.
Gerard Greene meets Kurt Maflin later. while seven-time winner Ronnie O'Sullivan begins his campaign against Michael White this evening.

Tuesday Morning Sports Update
Ireland And England Will Meet Next February To Kick Off 2027 Six Nations
Tolka Park Stages The Dublin Derby Between Shelbourne And Shamrock Rovers
Conor McGregor Not Included In White House Fight In June
Ireland's Men And Women Hockey Teams Book Their Spot At This Year's World Cup
Ireland To Train Collectively Today Ahead Of Next Saturday's Six Nations Clash
Monday Morning Sports Update
Kildare Hurlers Seal 2027 Division 1B Place