LUKE Littler may have only been in Dublin for a handful of days but he certainly crammed a lot into them.
The world champion was the main attraction as Premier League darts came to the 3Arena on Thursday.
He didn’t fare too well when it came to competing as Gerwyn Price continues to be his bogey man.
The fiery Welshman beat Littler for the FIFTH consecutive time in a high-quality affair that finished up 6-4.
During their match-up the ordinarily chilled out 18-year-old actually lost his cool with the crowd at one moment.
He embraced being anointed the pantomime villain with Price for once taken in by the locals due to him having worn a green top for the occasion.
After winning a leg to prolong the contest, the Warrington native signalled to the crowd to calm down as they were fervently egging on his foe by that stage in proceedings.
Afterwards though he happily acknowledged it was just the typically boisterous but good-natured atmospheres that have contributed to darts’ surge in popularity.
He said: “It’s not the way I wanted to follow up the win last week (in Glasgow).
“But there’s loads more darts to play. I appreciate everyone who came out to support.”
The two days beforehand had seen more gentle scenes as he got a chance to mingle with Pitbull – who’s behind Littler’s ‘Green Light’ walkout song.
And the Warrington native also made time for some local kids as he made a surprise visit to the D7 Youth Darts Academy at Naomh Fíonnbarra GAA Club in Cabra.
The moment was captured on film by RTE, with a countdown proceeding the teenage sensation’s arrival.
He was then flocked by kids for autographs and photographs before throwing a few darts himself.
It was a moment that went viral on social media, with fans praising Littler for a moment that the kids are unlikely to ever forget.
As if the 18-year-old didn’t have enough on his plate between all of that, he revealed to the Indo Sport podcast that he’s currently preparing for his driver theory test on TUESDAY.
Asked if he’s ever tempted to splurge on a Ferrari with his winnings from the likes of the World Championship, he replied: “When I pass my test maybe.
“I’ve not started any lessons. I’ve my theory test on Tuesday which I’ve been having a go at studying for.
“I’ve definitely got time for that.”
Throughout that interview it comes across just how much travel has been thrust upon him for all that he is making good money as well as extending his already global fame.
But seemingly he doesn’t mind too much as he’s already accepted another opportunity to be centre stage at another event since departing Dublin.
He was the guest of honour at his hometown rugby league’s match on Saturday as for one night only the Warrington Wolves renamed their stadium after him!
