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Former Darts world champion Gary Anderson in Waterford

Former Darts world champion Gary Anderson in Waterford

Former Darts champion Gary Anderson will be in action at the Tower Hotel, Friday night in Waterford.

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Anderson is a renowned figure in the darts world having won two World Championships, two Premier Leagues and one World Matchplay title.

Tramore man Alan Keoghan who is involved in the darts circuit has helped organise the event and says people are in for a great night.

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"He's extremely popular. It's an exhibition night. Full stage in operation and everything. DJ, walk-on music, it'll be a great night. And who better than Gary Anderson? He's the people's champion as well as all the titles he's won."

Waterford's Dean Finn will be in action on the night against the former world champion and Keoghan says that those attending will witness some amazing checkouts.

"There'll be 180s, checkouts, double-double-double finishes, all sorts of trick shots. it's a combined mixture of class and just a bit of fun."

The former world champion finds himself ranked 23rd in the world currently but Keoghan says he is on top form ahead of the evening.

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"He's been there and done it and he's still not finished. He's playing really, really well. The highest average of the year in the pro tour at one point. He's not finished winning."

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