Born and raised in Laois, Noel O’Sullivan first picked up a cue at the age of eight, and within a decade had become a familiar figure at his local cue club, known for near-century breaks on the snooker table. As his love of snooker grew, Noel’s passion for pool developed naturally, with a talent that impressed and sometimes baffled those around him. Noel has represented Laois with pride, but 2025 marked the pinnacle of his career to date.