Snooker legend Ken Doherty retires as he admits defeat over final goal

Ken Doherty is stepping away from professional snooker (Picture: Getty Images)

Former world champion Ken Doherty has retired from professional snooker at 56 years old, accepting that his final goal in the game is out of reach.

The Darlin of Dublin has carved out a superb career on the baize, with the pinnacle being his Crucible triumph over Stephen Hendry in the 1997 final.

The Irishman reached two more World Championship finals, and while he narrowly missed out on another Triple Crown success, he made it to three UK Championship finals and two Masters showpieces.

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