Irish players competing at World Darts Championship in Alexandra Palace

The World Darts Championship gets underway today (Friday, December 15) at London's Alexandra Palace.

As usual, there will be plenty of Irish interest in the tournament as four players from the country will be aiming to get through their first round fixtures.

The World Darts Championship will be live on Sky Sports throughout the Christmas.

Irish players in round one action:

16.12.23 - Keane Barry v Reynaldo Rivera (8.10pm)

17.12.23 - Dylan Slevin v Florian Hempel (7.10pm)

20.12.23 - Steve Lennon v Owen Bates (1.40pm)

20.12.23 - William O'Connor v Bhav Patel (2.40pm)