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FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY - JUNE 14: Keane Barry of Ireland in action during his Second Round Match against Switzerland during day three of BetVictor World Cup of Darts 2025 at Eissporthalle Frankfurt on June 14, 2025 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. (Phot

Ireland to face North in World Cup 1/4s, England out

The Republic of Ireland will take on Northern Ireland in the quarter-finals of the World Cup of Darts after both countries marched into the last eight on Saturday.

Darts • 14 Jun

Keane Barry is back in action on Monday evening

Barry comfortably into round two at the Ally Pally

Ireland's Keane Barry is back into the second round at the PDC World Championship for the third time after he beat erratic Belgian Kim Huybrechts 3-1.

Darts • 15 Dec 24

William O'Connor celebrates his first round victory during the 2023-24 edition

O'Connor and Slevin set for all-Irish first-round clash

William O'Connor and Dylan Slevin have been drawn together in an all-Irish first round clash at the 2024-25 PDC World Championships.

Darts • 25 Nov 24

Keane Barry (l) and Mickey Mansell will join the battle for the Eric Bristow Trophy

Barry and Mansell to make Grand Slam of Darts debuts

Irish pair Keane Barry and Mickey Mansell have qualified for the Grand Slam of Darts after coming through the card holder event in Leicester on Friday.

Darts • 01 Nov 24

Barry and Mansell earn Grand Slam spots

Irish pair Keane Barry and Mickey Mansell have qualified for the Grand Slam of Darts after coming through the card holder event in Leicester on Friday.

Darts • 01 Nov 24

Keane Barry was defeated 6-4 by Gian van Veen in Hungary

Barry bows out in Budapest; shock defeat for Humphries

Keane Barry made a second-round exit at the Hungarian Darts Trophy while world number one Luke Humphries suffered a shock defeat to Gabriel Clemens at the same stage of the competition.

Darts • 21 Sep 24

Keane Barry advanced to the second round in Budapest

Barry makes winning start in Budapest; Dolan defeated

Keane Barry made a winning start on the opening day of the Hungarian Darts Trophy in Budapest.

Darts • 20 Sep 24

Ireland out of World Cup of Darts after shock upset

Ireland crashed out of the World Cup of Darts in Frankfurt after suffering one of the biggest shocks in the competition's history at the hands of debutants Chinese Taipei.

Darts • 29 Jun 24

Keane Barry won a third Development Tour title of the season (pic: PDC)

Barry claims third win as Greaves makes history

Meath's Keane Barry claimed his third Development Tour title of 2024 in Wigan on Friday afternoon.

Darts • 21 Jun 24

Rob Cross defeated Keane Barry in their last 16 clash

Cross eases past Rock and Barry at UK Open

World Champion Luke Humphries and teenage superstar Luke Littler advanced to the last eight of the 2024 Ladbrokes UK Open in Minehead on Saturday night.

Darts • 02 Mar 24

Barry battles through to set up Van Gerwen clash

Meath's Keane Barry safely navigated his first outing at this year's World Championship with a 3-1 win over Reynaldo Rivera of the Philippines to set up a clash with world number two Michael van Gerwen on Tuesday.

Darts • 17 Dec 23

Keane Barry was eliminated on the opening night of the Machineseeker European Championship in Dortmund

Price routs Meath Native Barry at European Championship

Keane Barry was on the receiving end of a 6-1 rout at the hands of former world champion Gerywn Price on the opening night of the Machineseeker European Championship in Dortmund.

Darts • 26 Oct 23

Keane Barry: 'Sometimes you can get caught out in the pace of the game'

'I was a bit too quick for myself' - Barry's time out

Ahead of his World Cup of Darts debut, Keane Barry admits he has had to focus on his own game and not allow his opponent's pace to interfere with his throw.

Darts • 15 Jun 23

Keane Barry (l) and Willie O'Connor will represent Ireland at the World Cup (pic: Keane Barry Twitter)

Ireland drawn with Croatia and Thailand in World Cup

The Republic of Ireland team of Willie O'Connor and Keane Barry has been drawn alongside Croatia and Thailand in the World Cup of Darts.

Darts • 09 Jun 23

Keane Barry demolished James Wade in his quarter-final

Updated O'Connor and Barry bow out in UK Open semis

Willie O'Connor and Keane Barry will this evening compete in the semi-finals of the Cazoo UK Open after triumphing in their respective quarter-finals this afternoon.

Darts • 07 Mar 22

Willie O'Connor got the better of Peter Wright

Updated O'Connor beats Wright to join Barry in UK quarter-final

Meath's Keane Barry and Limerick's Willie O'Connor are through to the quarter-finals of the PDC UK Open.

Darts • 06 Mar 22

Keane Barry gave 'The Ferret' a major scare at the World Championship

Barry edged out by Clayton in Ally Pally thriller

Keane Barry is out of the PDC World Championship after losing a high-quality second round contest with Welshman Jonny Clayton.

Darts • 20 Dec 21

Lennon delighted after 'perfect Christmas present'

Steve Lennon claimed a stunning William Hill World Darts Championship victory as he beat number 12 seed Krzysztof Ratajski at Alexandra Palace.

Darts • 18 Dec 21

Daryl Gurney, Steve Lennon, Brendan Dolan, Keane Barry and Willie O'Connor carry Irish hopes at Alexandra Palace

Five Irish learn Ally Pally opponents as draw made

The draw for the World Darts Championship took place on Monday evening with the five Irish darts players learning their opponents.

Darts • 29 Nov 21

Fans flocked to the Papp Laszlo Sportarena on Saturday

Barry and Dolan advance to last 16 in Budapest

Keane Barry and Brendan Dolan won their second-round encounter at Hungarian Darts Trophy in Budapest on Saturday, but Daryl Gurney was eliminated from the competition despite a strong showing against Michael van Gerwen.

Darts • 05 Sep 21

Barry enjoys a Lovely win in Budapest

Ireland's Keane Barry was one of three teenagers to find their flow on the banks of the Danube, with Bradley Brooks and Luke Humphries also advancing to the second round at the Hungarian Darts Trophy.

Darts • 04 Sep 21

Contenders revealed for RTÉ Sport awards

The contenders for the RTÉ Sport 2020 Young Sportsperson of the Year and Manager of the Year awards have been revealed.

other sport • 23 Jan 21

Keane Barry averaged 88.11 in his defeat to Jeff Smith

Barry beaten at Ally Pally as Wright sees off West

Meath's Keane Barry was beaten by Jeff Smith in the first round of the World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace, while champion Peter Wright defeated Steve West.

Darts • 15 Dec 20

There will be fans present tonight but it's behind closed doors from tomorrow

Opening-night slot for Barry at World Darts C'ships

The World Darts Championship begins tonight in London with Meath's Keane Barry in action against Jeff Smith of Canada.

Darts • 15 Dec 20

From top left clockwise: Willie O'Connor, Keane Barry, Ciaran Teehan, Mickey Mansell, Steve Lennon, Daryl Gurney, Brendan Dolan

All-Irish clash in prospect at World Darts Championship

Derry man Daryl Gurney could face Limerick's Willie O'Connor in the second round of the PDC World Darts Championship following the draw for the sport's showpiece tournament this morning.

Darts • 12 Dec 20