Ronnie O’Sullivan remains the greatest snooker player of all-time, but he has been increasingly willing to sideline the sport in recent times if he left it was not positively contributing to his life as a whole.

O’Sullivan’s issues with some of those running the sport have been well documented, while the Englishman has also been keen to strike a better work-life balance over the last number of years.

That has seen him move away from the UK, setting up a new base in Dubai. Apparently, the 50-year old is also spending an increasing amount of time in Ireland.

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Ronnie O’Sullivan Commuting From Ireland To Crucible

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Ronnie O’Sullivan was in action in Dublin over the weekend, winning the inaugural John Virgo trophy at Goffs. Speaking after his final win over Stephen Hendry, he would label Ireland as ‘the best country in the world’.

@balls.ieBrilliant words from the great Ronnie O’Sullivan at Goffs last night.♬ original sound – ballsdotie

It seems as though O’Sullivan is becoming increasingly well acquainted with Ireland in recent times. The player moved to Dubai last year, and for tax reasons, has been spending much of his time in this country when he does return to western Europe.

That will include the next couple of weeks, where he will commute from Dublin the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible. The tournament kicks off this weekend and runs until May 4th.

In quotes carried by Mail Sport, Ronnie O’Sullivan said he now spends three months each year in Ireland.

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.

O’Sullivan previously suggested that a move to Dubai enabled him to play more events in Asia, having become increasingly disenchanted with the travel commitments from the UK.

It does leave him an awkward position when it comes to tax, only being able to spend a certain amount of time in his native country each year. Clearly, he does not seem to put out by spending a good chunk of his time in Ireland.

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