Shane O'Connor (darts player)

Shane O'Connor (born 4 December 1985)[citation needed] is an Irish former professional darts player who played in Professional Darts Corporation events.

Shane O'Connor
Personal information
Nickname"Maverick"
Born (1985-12-04) 4 December 1985 (age 38)
Dublin, Ireland
Home townTallaght, Ireland[1]
Darts information
Playing darts since2004
Darts24 gram Unicorn George noble
LateralityRight-handed
Walk-on music"The Boys Are Back in Town" by Thin Lizzy
Organisation (see split in darts)
BDO2004-2006
PDC2006–2018
WDF major events – best performances
World MastersLast 192: 2006
PDC premier events – best performances
World Ch'shipLast 70: 2009
UK OpenLast 96: 2011
Other tournament wins
TournamentYears
Ireland Players Championship
PDC Qualifying School Irish Qualifier
Sky Bets Tournament Kells Co Kilkenny
Tom Kirby Memorial Trophy
West Coast Classic
2010

2010

2010

2008

2013

Darts career

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O'Connor won the 2008 Irish Matchplay which earned him a place in the 2009 PDC World Darts Championship. He later reached the semi-finals of the Gleneagle Irish Masters, beating Jacko Barry 4-0 and Tony Eccles 5–0, eventually losing 5-4 to the eventual winner Michael van Gerwen.

O'Connor was drawn against David Fatum in the preliminary round, being beaten 6–4.[citation needed]

World Championship results

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Personal life

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O'Connor was not a full-time professional and makes his living as a scaffolder.

References

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