03/04/2026
Darts Update:
The Mayo District Dart Leagues Team Championship 2026
The Mayo District Dart Leagues Team Championship 2026 was held on Saturday, March 21st at the Ivy Tower Hotel, Castlebar, and proved to be once again a outstanding success. The event saw an impressive turnout with 15 teams from six districts across Mayo.
Erris – 3 Teams
Castlebar – 3 Teams
South Mayo – 2 Teams
Westport – 2 Teams
East Mayo – 2 Teams
Ballina – 2 Teams
Achill – 1 Team
An estimated 250 dart players took part, each proudly representing their districts. The sheer scale of participation is a testament to the thriving state of darts in Mayo. This success is owed to the tireless efforts of the Mayo Darts Organisation, District Leagues, individual event organisers, and generous sponsors. The Championship is truly the culmination of dedication and passion from every corner of the darts community within Mayo.
Tournament Format: The competition was again structured into four groups this year based on seedings from the previous year.
3 groups of four teams and 1 group of three teams
Each team's group position determined their progression into the following knockout competitions:
1st place – Championship, 2nd place – Shield, 3rd place Plate, and 4th place – Bowl.
The atmosphere at the Ivy Tower Hotel was electric. With support for each team contributing to a thrilling and high-energy environment. As the tournament moved into the knockout stages, tension and excitement reached new heights. All games in the group stage were best of 14 with knockout matches played in a best of 13 format.
Finals Recap
Bowl Final: Castlebar 3 vs. East Mayo 2🏆 Winner: Castlebar 3 (7–5)
A thrilling, down-to-the-wire encounter with Castlebar3 edging it in the penultimate leg.
Plate Final: Achill vs. South Mayo 2🏆 Winner: Achill (7–6)
With Achill having a commanding 6-2 lead, South Mayo2 showed great fight and resilience to take the match to a 13th and final leg.
Shield Final: Ballina 1 vs. Erris 2🏆 Winner: Ballina 1 (7–2)
Ballina showed their strength, depth and experience in this thrilling encounter. Erris 2 are a team that are improving year on year.
Championship Final: Castlebar1 vs. South Mayo1
🏆 Winner: Castlebar1 (7–1)
Two giants of Mayo darts clashed once again, a repeat of last years final. Castlebar1 defending champions and 3 times winners of this event were up against South Mayo1 team four-time champions, it was Castlebar1 that showed they were not prepared to relinquish their title. 2 players in this final that deserve a special mention are Castlebar's young guns Jake Daly and Ethan Maloney, both are seriously outstanding players, players to watch for the future. Castlebar1 and South Mayo1 both have 4 Championships each 👏.
A huge thank you to the Ivy Tower Hotel for once again providing a fantastic venue for this event, special word of thanks to Denny Costello and Keith Leonard for all of their help and assistance.
Special thanks also to Mr. Darts 🎯 – Tony Hickey for supplying the
on-site Darts Shop, Westport Darts League – for the loan of dart stands. Mayo Darts Organisation and Western Arrows Darts Academy - for the use of dart boards.
John Patten, Walter Barrett and Kenny Cook- for assistance with stand setup. Also Kenny Cook, John Carney and Jason Ormsby – for helping with stand breakdown. To all prize donors and raffle supporters thank you. To everyone who contributed to the smooth running of the event on the day Thank You. A special thank you to Kenny Cook for all his help over the weekend. THANK YOU KENNY 👏 Finally, heartfelt appreciation goes out to all players, managers, sponsors, and supporters. Your ongoing commitment and enthusiasm are what keep this sport alive and thriving at the grassroots level. The true winner of the day was, without doubt, Darts in Mayo. Here’s to continued success and growth in 2026 and beyond. Hope to see you all at next years event, until then, take care and God Bless.
