Jason "Jacko" Barry (born February 13, 1975 in

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) is an

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former professional

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player who competes in the

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tournaments.

Career

Barry won a place in the 2007 World Grand Prix, coming through a record-breaking field of 549 players at the Citywest Hotel, Dublin to qualify. He competed against World No. 16

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in the first round and managed to push him to the limit, losing two sets to one. Following the World Grand Prix, Barry qualified for the

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, beating

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5-3 in his last match. He faced fellow Dubliner

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in the first round, losing 0-3 in sets. Barry followed these tournaments up with a good showing at the 2008 UK Open. He defeated Adrian Welsh in the early stages of the tournament and followed this with a 9-2 victory over pub-qualifier Alan Casey, to secure his place in the last 32. The fourth round draw placed Barry in the biggest game of his career to date against the World No. 1 darter and defending champion

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. Coming from 1-5 down, Barry levelled 6-6 with finishes of 128 and 140 before Barneveld eventually took a 9-7 victory. Barry made an impressive appearance at the 2008 World Grand Prix, making him the first Irish player ever to make two successive appearances. Following a first round victory over Fermanagh's

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, Barry was defeated 3-0 by the World Champion

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. He also qualified for the inaugural European Darts Championship in

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but lost to Phil Taylor in round one. Barry qualified for his third successive World Grand Prix in 2009. He beat Mick McGowan 2-0 in the first round before defeating

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3-2 in the second round to set up a quarter final clash with Raymond van Barneveld. Barry lost to Barneveld in four straight sets.Taylor still the master
/ref> Shortly after his run in the 2009 World Grand Prix, Barry quit the PDC circuit in 2009.

World Championship Results

PDC

*2008: 1st Round (lost to

0–3) (sets)

References

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