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A young darts star from Carlow has taken a major step forward in what is shaping up to be a hugely promising career.
Sixteen-year-old Jack Courtney has been signed by Mission Darts, one of the sport's leading equipment manufacturers and sponsors of elite and youth players.
Mission confirmed the deal this week, announcing: "Mission Darts is pleased to announce the signing of Irish youth international Jack Courtney."
The Carlow teenager enjoyed a breakthrough 2025 season, winning the WDF World Youth Cup youth pairs and the INDO Irish Classic boys' singles titles.
The Irish teenager started off 2025 by winning a tour card at JDC Q-School and made one semi-final and two quarter-finals in his first season on the JDC Advanced Tour.
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He also finished the year as the number one ranked player in the INDO boys' rankings and captained the Republic of Ireland youth team.
On signing with Mission, Courtney said: "I am very grateful for the opportunity Mission has given me. I am so looking forward to working with Team Mission and seeing what the future holds."
The young Carlow thrower has already built a strong reputation on the Irish youth darts scene, with Mission describing him as a standout talent following his rise through the ranks last year.
Darryl Fitton, Mission's player development manager, added: "I think Jack is a great addition to Team Mission. He brings quality and a lot of experience even though he'sonly 16 it feels like Jack has been around for a long time."
Carlow Darts Organisation were quick to congratulate the teenager, writing: "Congratulations to Jack Courtney who has signed for Mission. A super signing for Mission and great recognition for a superstar in the making. Well done Jack from all at Carlow Darts."
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