Sport in Ireland reached the quarter-finals of the 2000 Rugby League World Cup and the 2008 Rugby League World Cup. Sailing in Ireland is governed and regulated by the Irish Sailing Association in Dún Laoghaire. Events are organised by the various clubs on the coasts and on the reservoirs and lakes. The first sailing club was the Cork Water Club (now the Royal Cork Yacht Club), which was founded in 1720. Snooker and pool hold some interest in Ireland, with media coverage of most major international tournaments. The Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland have produced some of the world's most successful snooker
Killarney Golf & Fishing Club - Michael Guerin - 3 Time South of Ireland Champion Eoghan O’ Connell - Walker Cup 1990 Dr. William O’Sullivan Sir Nick Faldo - Life Member Graeme McDowell- Life Member Rory Mcilroy - Life Member Paul McGinley- Life Member Colm Cooper -Kerry Footballer Marc Warren - Life Member Jack O’Connell - Actor Killarney Golf & Fishing Club Killarney Golf and Fishing Club is a private - members owned golf club on the shore of Lough Leane just west of Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland. The club has 2 18-hole golf courses, Killeen and Mahony’s Point & a 9-Hole Course called Lackabane.