Luke Littler falls short but darts keeps hitting the target in Dublin

Luke Littler didn’t bring his best, going down 6-4 in his opening quarter-final to Michael Smith

DARTS ON THE RISE: Luke Littler fell short going down 6-4 in his opening quarter-final to Michael Smith. Pic: ©INPHO/Tom Maher

The party started at the Black Horse Luas stop. Well, one branch of it did. Two young lads dressed as what, after some initial confusion, turned out to be seagulls clambered giddily on board. Three more joined them at Goldenbridge.

“We just look silly now,” one of the originals laughed.