SkyBet World Grand Prix All-Ireland Qualifiers Known

THE FOUR All-Ireland qualifiers for the 2006 SkyBet World Grand Prix came through Sunday's knockout in Dundalk.

Three new names will take part in this year's tournament, which takes place at the Citywest Hotel, Dublin from 23-29 October.

Dublin-based duo Anto McCracken and Garrett Gray were joined by Ballymena's Geoffrey Matthews in qualifying for the event for the first time.

Gray lost in the final game of last year's qualifiers to John MaGowan, while McCracken has twice fallen at the last hurdle in previous years.

Colraine's Paul Watton will make his second appearance in the World Grand Prix after his 6-4 win over Jason Barry.

They will join the top 24 players in the PDC World Rankings - including defending champion Phil Taylor (pictured) - and four PDPA Qualifiers in the SkyBet World Grand Prix.

The PDPA Qualifiers take place in Newport this coming Friday, 22 September.

SkyBet World Grand Prix All Ireland Qualifiers
Last Eight

Garrett Gray 6-2 Martin Murphy
Anto McCracken 6-3 Colin Ritchie
Geoffrey Matthews 6-4 Raymie Williamson
Paul Watton 6-4 Jason Barry