Limerick and Tipp clash in first round of World Darts Championship

Dylan Slevin from Borrisokane was one of the final players to qualify for the tournament.

THE MAGPIE: Willie O'Connor in action at the 2024 World Darts Championship. Picture: Luke Walker/Getty Images

Limerick's Willie O'Connor will meet Tipperary's Dylan Slevin in the first round of the World Darts Championship next month. 

Slevin was one of the final players to qualify for the tournament at Alexandra Palace. The 22-year-old from Borrisokane - who was knocked out in the opening round of last last year's World Championship by Florian Hempel - claimed one of the four places on offer at the Tour Card Holder Qualifier in Wigan on Monday afternoon.