Brendan Dolan has said he continues to chase a first televised major darts title despite a career that includes 10 PDC tournament wins and more than a decade competing at the top level. The Belcoo thrower stated that while he has achieved much, the absence of a TV crown remains a key motivator.

Dolan turned professional in 2011 and described the demands of the tour: constant travel, long periods away from home, and a solitary practice routine. He typically starts on the board by 9am, completing multiple sessions across the day to total four or five hours of work. He acknowledged the difficulty of maintaining self-motivation without the backing of a team.

He believes the standard on the circuit continues to rise, with lower-ranked players now pushing the top competitors harder than before. The deciding factor, he argued, is the effort a player is willing to invest beyond natural talent.

His career highlight to date is the 2011 World Grand Prix, where he reached the final in Dublin and recorded the first televised nine-dart finish in the event's history. That performance, he said, gave him the belief he could match the world's best, including Phil Taylor.

Darts entered Dolan's life early. Growing up in Belcoo, he watched his older brothers throw and began practicing on a board propped against the garage wall. He won his first tournament at age 12 in Enniskillen and said that early success cemented his love for the sport.

He cited his wife Teresa as a crucial influence during difficult periods, crediting her encouragement with keeping him in the game. He intends to continue competing as long as his enthusiasm lasts, determined to add a TV title to his list of honours.