A gifted young Donegal darts player has just been selected for the Irish Youth Team.
It has been confirmed this morning that Shane Porter (16), from Letterkenny, will be the only boy from the county who will represent Ireland in the Europe Youth Cup in Latvia later this year.
A son of Gerald and Noreen Porter, the St Eunan’s College student first stepped up to the oche when he was just a toddler and has never looked back.
Now, Shane is the current Captain of Donegal Youth Team which reached the semi final stage of All Irelands in Ballinasloe at the weekend.
He also plays for Brownes Bar in Twin Towns League as well as for Glencar Inn who recently won the Letterkenny League.
Shane at the oche in his much, much younger days, with dad Gerald at his back.
Needless to say, Shane has been heavily influenced by his dad who also competed for Ireland at senior international level.
“We received fantastic news this morning,” proud Gerald told Donegal Daily.
“After a long hard season, hours and hours of practice and miles covered it’s a delight to announce that Shane has confirmed his place on the Irish Youth Team for the Europe Cup in Latvia later this year. It’s a testament to his dedication, drive, belief and a never say die attitude that has brought this about.”
Gerald said he has been fortunate enough himself to compete with the men’s Irish teams in the past.
“But today’s news is something I will cherish for a long, long time. So as very proud proud parents, we would like to wish Shane all the very best on his achievement and thank everyone who has helped in anyway to make his dream come true.”
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