Ronnie O'Sullivan to Commute from Dublin for 2025 World Snooker Championship
Ronnie O'Sullivan, aged 50, will travel between Dublin and the UK during the 2025 World Snooker Championship at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre. He disclosed the arrangement after winning the inaugural John Virgo Trophy with a 6-0 victory over John Higgins. O'Sullivan uses Dublin as his base for tax purposes and spends around three months annually in Ireland.
news.sky.com# Ronnie O'Sullivan Plans Dublin Commute for World Snooker Championship Ronnie O'Sullivan will commute from Dublin to compete at the 2025 World Snooker Championship. The event begins on Saturday at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre and runs through to 4 May. O'Sullivan, aged 50, will travel back and forth between Ireland and the UK throughout the championship.
O'Sullivan disclosed his Dublin arrangement after winning the inaugural John Virgo Trophy. He defeated John Higgins in the final of the John Virgo Trophy on Sunday. The victory came with a 6-0 score against John Higgins at Goffs in Ireland.
O'Sullivan uses Dublin as his base for tax purposes. He spends around three months annually in Ireland. O'Sullivan has made Ireland a regular residence over the past year.
“The crowd here was amazing. Any venue we play in Ireland, but especially here at Goffs, the atmosphere is electric. Amazing.”
“I mean I live here quite a lot now. I spend three months a year here. I've always loved coming to Ireland. It has always had a special place in my heart. But having lived here the last year or so, it's been great. I wouldn't have it any other way." — Ronnie O'Sullivan O'Sullivan has won seven world snooker titles. He has won eight Masters titles. O'Sullivan has won eight UK Championship titles. Kyren Wilson claimed the 2024 world snooker title. Zhao Xintong won the 2023 world snooker title after defeating Ronnie O'Sullivan in the semi-final. Zhao Xintong was the first Chinese player to win the world snooker title.”
“I started playing alright a couple of weeks ago. For three years I have been very poor, pretty much every day.”
“So I didn't think I'd ever have another day where I'd feel good. But the last month I've been feeling alright. So it was nice to feel comfortable at the table.”
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O'Sullivan's Ireland base reflects smart tax planning, allowing him to maintain peak form and chase snooker records without relocation burdens.
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