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Brendan Dolan (l) is an international team-mate of Daryl Gurney

Champ Gurney thanks 'History Maker' for paving the way

World Grand Prix champion Daryl Gurney has paid tribute to 'History Maker' Brendan Dolan, the Fermanagh man who put Irish darts "on the map".

Darts • 08 Oct 17

Gurney makes Irish darts history with Grand Prix win

Derry's Daryl Gurney became the first Irish darts player to claim a major PDC title after a sensational 5-4 win over Simon Whitlock at the World Grand Prix in Dublin.

Darts • 08 Oct 17

Daryl Gurney: 'I'll try to get in front and stay in front'

Derry's Gurney in pole position for Dublin Grand Prix

Daryl Gurney holds pole position on the final lap of the World Grand Prix in Dublin and is determined to be the first past the chequered flag.

Darts • 07 Oct 17

Daryl Gurney: 'If you mess about you get beaten, but I got the job done'

Drama as Derry dartist Daryl doubles up in Dublin

Derry's Daryl Gurney claimed victory over Robert Thornton in a sudden-death leg to clinch a Unibet World Grand Prix semi-final spot alongside John Henderson, Simon Whitlock and Mensur Suljovic.

Darts • 06 Oct 17

Wright will play Mensur Suljovic in the World Grand Prix quarter-finals

Favourite Wright eases into Grand Prix quarter-finals

World Grand Prix favourite Peter Wright overcame injury to take his place in the last eight in Dublin with a 3-1 victory over Mervyn King.

Darts • 05 Oct 17

Gurney is through to the World Grand Prix quarter-finals

Gurney marches on and determined to go all the way

Daryl Gurney booked his place in the quarter-finals of the World Grand Prix and has set his sights on going all the way.

Darts • 04 Oct 17

Gurney advances at World Grand Prix, MVG crashes out

Daryl Gurney had the home supporters in full voice at the Citywest Hotel after knocking Adrian Lewis out of the World Grand Prix in Dublin on a night that saw world champion Michael van Gerwen make a shock exit.

Darts • 01 Oct 17

Daryl Gurney: 'It gives me an extra bit of confidence [to be among the favourites]'

Gurney laments Taylor absence but eyes Grand prize

Daryl Gurney's mission to claim a maiden major darts title may be made slightly easier without the presence of one Phil Taylor but the Derry man still wishes the Power had not opted out of the World Grand Prix.

Darts • 01 Oct 17

O'Sullivan is bidding for a fifth Welsh Open title

Reigning champ O'Sullivan advances in Welsh Open

Reigning champion Ronnie O'Sullivan moved into the second round of the Welsh Open with a comfortable 4-1 win over Tom Ford in Cardiff.

Snooker • 14 Feb 17

Anderson will be up against Michael Van Gerwen in the Citywest final on Saturday

MVG and Anderson set up dream Dublin final

Michael van Gerwen and Gary Anderson set up the dream final on Saturday in the darts World Grand Prix in Dublin.

Darts • 07 Oct 16

Daryl Gurney had a 3-0 win over Steve West (Pic: Lawrence Lustig/PDC)

Gurney gets best of West as Dolan doubles out

Derry’s Daryl Gurney reached only his second major ranking quarter-final at the World Grand Prix in Dublin as he swept past Steve West, while Brendan Dolan lost out to Dave Chisnall.

Darts • 06 Oct 16

Brendan Dolan found his best form in over a year to beat Peter Wright

Gurney and Dolan upset odds at Dublin Grand Prix

Daryl Gurney and Brendan Dolan both claimed shock wins at the World Grand Prix in Dublin, while Phil Taylor crashed out.

Darts • 06 Oct 16

Daryl Gurney has recovered from a broken bone in his throwing hand

Rebuilt Gurney gunning for Grand Prix action

Just six weeks on from breaking a bone in his throwing hand, Daryl Gurney’s is aiming to make an impact at the World Grand Prix in Dublin.

Darts • 03 Oct 16

A repeat pairing of last year's World final is in the offing

Bingham and Murphy to meet in Grand Prix final

Stuart Bingham and Shaun Murphy set up a repeat of the World Championship final by winning their respective semi-finals at the World Grand Prix.

Snooker • 12 Mar 16

Mensur Suljovic: 'To be in the semi-finals in Dublin is amazing for me and I'm so happy'

Suljovic stuns van der Voort at Citywest

Mensur Suljovic produced an incredible comeback to stun Vincent van der Voort and reach his first major semi-final at the World Grand Prix at Citywest in Dublin, as Robert Thornton and Mark Webster won in a sudden-death leg and Michael van Gerwen continued his quest to retain the title.

Darts • 09 Oct 15

Phil Taylor almost hit a nine-dart finish but his tournament is over (pic: Lawrence Lustig/PDC)

Big guns Taylor and Wade check out early in Dublin

Former champions Phil Taylor and James Wade were sensationally knocked out of the World Grand Prix on a thrilling night of first round action in Dublin.

Darts • 06 Oct 15

Michael van Gerwen beat Keegan Brown 2-1 in Citywest (pic: Lawrence Lustig/PDC)

Dolan bounces out, while MVG wins at Citywest

Brendan Dolan made an early check-out from the World Grand Prix in Dublin, while holder Michael van Gerwen progressed to the second round.

Darts • 05 Oct 15

Ronnie O'Sullivan: 'You just need to enjoy the occasion there. I've achieved everything I want to achieve'

O'Sullivan safely through at World Grand Prix

Five-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan claims winning 10 world titles "wouldn't change his life much" and insists he plays the Crucible tournament "just to get away from home".

Snooker • 18 Mar 15

Ding Junhui won five ranking titles last season

Ding Junhui's struggles continue in Wales

Struggling Ding Junhui suffered the latest crushing blow in a season to forget as he tumbled out of the 888.com World Grand Prix on Tuesday.

Snooker • 17 Mar 15

Michael van Gerwen full of cheer as James Wade looks on

Van Gerwen comes out on top in Dublin

Michael van Gerwen has won the World Grand Prix for a second time with a 5-3 win over James Wade at Dublin's Citywest Hotel.

Darts • 12 Oct 14

James Wade and Michael van Gerwen will meet in the final

Wade and Van Gerwen to meet in Dublin final

James Wade will take on Michael van Gerwen in the World Grand Prix final after both won their respective semi-finals at Citywest in Dublin.

Darts • 11 Oct 14

Michael van Gerwen swept past Dean Winstanley to reach the quarter-finals

Van Gerwen sets up King battle at Citywest

Michael van Gerwen will take on Mervyn King in the quarter-finals of the partypoker.com World Grand Prix in a repeat of the 2012 final, after the world champion beat Dean Winstanley at Citywest.

Darts • 10 Oct 14

World champion Ray van Barneveld lost first set 3-0 to Chisnall

Battling Barney avoids early Citywest exit

Raymond van Barneveld produced a resilient fightback to come from a set down to defeat Dave Chisnall in the first round of the World Grand Prix last night at Dublin’s Citywest Hotel.

Darts • 08 Oct 14

World Grand Prix