Tommy Murphy (snooker player) on both occasions being defeated by eventual champion Dennis Taylor. He also represented Northern Ireland at their infamous World Cup campaign. Teaming up with Taylor and Alex Higgins, Northern Ireland reached the final which ended with defeat to Canada and Higgins threatening to have Taylor shot. This was Murphy's last notable appearance at a tournament, and he lost his professional status in 1994. Tommy Murphy (snooker player) Tommy Murphy (born 8 January 1962) is a Northern Irish former professional snooker player. Murphy won the Northern Ireland Amateur Championship and All-Ireland Amateur Championship in 1981. Before turning professional, Murphy was an
James Cahill (snooker player) to earn his place. Competing at the 2018 UK Championship as an amateur Cahill beat world number one Mark Selby 6-3 in the first round. He was a nephew of Stephen Hendry through his aunt, who is Hendry's ex-wife. James Cahill (snooker player) James Cahill (born 27 December 1995) is an English professional snooker player. Cahill turned professional in 2013 after winning the 2013 EBSA European Under-21 Snooker Championships and gained a two-year tour card for the 2013/14 and 2014/15 snooker seasons. Cahill managed to win just three matches during the 2013/2014 season to end his first season on tour