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Brendan Dolan
“The History Maker”
Brendan Dolan is a right-handed professional from Belcoo in County Fermanagh nicknamed "The History Maker", a 2011 World Grand Prix finalist and 10-time PDC ranking title winner ranked 53rd on the PDC Order of Merit as at 18 October 2026. We don't currently stock his Winmau signature darts, but we carry the wider Winmau darts range.
- Country
- Republic of Ireland
- Born
- 1973
- Darts brand
- Winmau
- Dart weight
- 25g
- Throws
- Right-handed
- Walk-on
- I'm Shipping Up to Boston – Dropkick Murphys
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About Brendan Dolan
Titles and achievements
- Players Championship 10 2024
- PDC World Championship quarter-finalist 2024
- Players Championship 2022
- Players Championship 5 2021
- Players Championship 22 and 29 2019
- PDC World Championship quarter-finalist 2019
- Players Championship 5 and 16, UK Open Qualifier 4 2014
- Players Championship 13 and 16 2013
- World Grand Prix runner-up 2011
Who is Brendan Dolan?
Brendan Dolan is a professional darts player born in Enniskillen in 1973 and based in the village of Belcoo, County Fermanagh. He throws right-handed and is sponsored by Winmau.
He represented Northern Ireland at the PDC World Cup of Darts for more than a decade, reaching the 2014 semi-finals with Mickey Mansell and later partnering Daryl Gurney, most recently in 2024. In 2026 he began playing under the Republic of Ireland flag on the PDC tour.
Why is Brendan Dolan called The History Maker?
At the 2011 World Grand Prix in Dublin, a double-start event, Dolan hit a nine-dart finish in his semi-final against James Wade: 160, 180, then treble 20, treble 17 and the bull. It was the first televised nine-darter under the double-in, double-out format. He lost the final 6-3 to Phil Taylor, his only major final to date.
How did Brendan Dolan build his career?
His first PDC ranking title came at a Players Championship event in 2013, where he beat Ricky Evans 6-3 in the final. He added a second that year and three more in 2014. In May 2024 he beat Jeffrey de Graaf 8-4 in Hildesheim to win Players Championship 10, his tenth PDC ranking title.
At the World Championship he has twice reached the quarter-finals. In 2019 he lost to Nathan Aspinall, and in 2024 he lost 5-1 to Luke Littler.
How has Brendan Dolan played in 2026?
He won his opening match at the 2026 World Championship against Tavis Dudeney. At the 2026 UK Open he lost his first match to Ricky Evans. He was ranked 53rd on the PDC Order of Merit as at 18 October 2026.
What darts does Brendan Dolan use?
Dolan plays 25g Winmau signature darts. Winmau's current Brendan Dolan Signature Series has a 90% tungsten parallel barrel with centre-weighted balance and a deep black onyx coating. The grip combines a precision-milled rear section with a 24-carat gold coating and a gold ring grip towards the front. Winmau makes the steel tip version in 23g and 25g, supplied with short black and gold Vecta shafts and green and gold flights.
We don't currently stock his signature darts. For a similar setup, see the full Winmau darts range or all steel tip darts.
Frequently asked questions
What darts does Brendan Dolan use?
25g Winmau signature darts. Winmau's current model is the 90% tungsten Brendan Dolan Signature Series.
Who sponsors Brendan Dolan's darts?
Winmau.
Why is Brendan Dolan called The History Maker?
He hit the first televised nine-darter in a double-start event, against James Wade at the 2011 World Grand Prix.
What is Brendan Dolan's walk-on song?
I'm Shipping Up to Boston by Dropkick Murphys.
Which country does Brendan Dolan play for?
He was born in Northern Ireland and played for Northern Ireland at the World Cup. Since 2026 he has played under the Republic of Ireland flag.
Is Brendan Dolan left or right-handed?
He throws right-handed.
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