Isle of Man to host international darts competition this weekend

It will be the second time the event has run

The Isle of Man will host the 'Islands International' darts competition this weekend. 

The tournament will see the hosts take on reigning champions the Republic of Ireland, and also Guernsey and Jersey.

This will be the second time the tournament has taken place; it's being held at the Empress Hotel on Saturday and Sunday (27 and 28 January) and entry will be free. 

The event format will see each team consist of 13 men's players and seven women's players with each individual playing a five-legged game. 

On the 28 January the results from everyone will be added together for their nations and the winner will then be announced. 

Unfortunately the Isle of Man finished last in 2023 with the women's team winning the only two games.

Alan Young is the secretary of the Isle of Man Darts organisation and says the team 'are more than capable' of doing better this time around: