Young player's pool journey began with raffle-won cue from snooker exhibition
Mentioned: John Casey, Liam Shanley, Max Elby, Stephen Densy
A Leitrim pool player's competitive journey began at age 10 after attending a snooker exhibition by Max Elby in Drumshanbo. The player won a raffle prize—a cue signed by Max Elby and Stephen Densy—thanks to an act of generosity by John Casey, pool committee chairman, who redirected his brother's raffle win to local youth. This led to coaching from Liam Shanley and a 14-year competitive pool career.