Irish amateur Collins to face ‘The Power’

AN IRISH amateur darts player has landed the toughest job in the sport after he was drawn against world champion Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor in the opening round of his first major international event.

Irish amateur Collins to face ‘The Power’
Fri, 30 Sep, 2005 - 01:00
Martin Claffey

Joe Collins from Cork has qualified for the prestigious £226,000 (€331,000) Skybet World Grand Prix, which takes place in the Citywest Hotel in Dublin from October 24.

Players from Britain, Canada, Holland and Ireland have qualified for the tournament, which will be televised live on Sky Sports.

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CourtsPlace: CorkPlace: Citywest HotelPlace: DublinPlace: BritainPlace: CanadaPlace: HOLLANDPlace: IrelandPlace: Minane BridgePlace: KildarePerson: CollinsPerson: The PowerPerson: Phil ‘The Power’ TaylorPerson: Joe CollinsPerson: Phil TaylorPerson: TaylorPerson: Michael O’SullivanPerson: JoePerson: O’SullivanPerson: Andy CallabyPerson: Colin LloydPerson: Tom KirbyPerson: LloydPerson: Alan WarrinerPerson: Keith RooneyPerson: James WadePerson: Co DownPerson: John McGowanPerson: Alan CavesEvent: Skybet World Grand PrixEvent: World Youths ChampionshipOrganisation: Sky SportsOrganisation: Cork Darts Players’ AssociationOrganisation: Cork
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