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
Sean O'Neill (snooker player) capital of £40, O’Neill successfully made £2000 in the first 2 months. He continued growing his business and made a fortune. O’Neill's love of snooker started to develop after his father bought him his first snooker table at the age of 4. At the age of 16, his interest shifted into professional snooker, becoming one of the most well-known amateur snooker player in the world, winning major junior tournaments both domestic, regional, and worldwide. O'Neill started his snooker career in 1995 when he became the Northern Ireland Under 14 Champion, which led to his victories in the Northern Ireland Under