Ireland boys claim WDF Europe Cup title

The Republic of Ireland boys team claimed gold at the World Darts Federation’s Europe Cup Youth in Lativa over the weekend.

The team of Aidan O’Hara, Sean McKeon, Callum Coade and Shane Porter beat the Netherlands 9-7 in the final.

The side finished top of their group after victories over Lithuania, Sweden and Slovenia before recording knockout wins against Northern Ireland, Turkey and Wales.

The team also took the Boys Overall Champions title in Riga.

Victory at the prestigious event, which is held every two years, is a further boost for Irish darts after the women’s team won the WDF’s World Cup last October.

Katie Sheldon, who was part of the Irish team, will take part in the Women’s World Matchplay at the Winter Gardens on Sunday.

The Dubliner takes on defending champion Beau Greaves in the quarter-final.