There’s great news for players planning to compete at this year’s Irish Open with a ton of competitive flight options on offer right now from major cities all over the world. Another bonus is that the Royal Dublin Society festival venue is only 25 minutes from Dublin Airport so easy on arrival too.
From the UK
About a quarter of all players at the Irish Open hail from the UK so, if that’s where you’re based, you should be able to snap up flights to Dublin for as little as €30 return with airlines such as Ryanair or Aer Lingus. Given that it’s only a 60-minute trip from London, you could be downing the Guinness and enjoying the craic within just a few hours of leaving home.
Europe & beyond
Flights are also super-affordable from Europe. Paris to Dublin starts at around €45 at the moment (options on Air France or Ryanair) while flights from Rome or Milan are available from €50.
The Irish Open is always super popular with players from North America and, if you’re savvy, you can get to Dublin for as little as €350 return. If you’re flying from New York, check out all the direct flights available on Aer Lingus as well as American carriers.
Canadians are also in luck, with direct flights from Toronto to Dublin starting at around €400. Although the longer journey might come with a higher price tag, we know full well how much Canadians love the Irish Open and consider the trip worth every penny.
Staying a stone’s throw from the RDS
It’s not just getting here that’s easy! The Irish Poker Open also provides players with a variety of accommodation options, ensuring you have a comfortable and convenient stay while attending the festival. The Herbert Park Hotel and Clayton Ballsbridge Hotel are two of the festival’s top recommendations but do reserve your room soon as both these hotels get booked up quickly.
The Herbert Park Hotel is a lovely four-star hotel that lies close to the main entrance of the RDS and overlooks a magnificent 48-acre park. It’s the perfect place to relax after a hard day at the poker tables with facilities that include a bar, restaurant, coffee shop and fully-equipped fitness centre. If you’re wanting to stay as close to the action as possible then this is the property for you! Just use the promo code IPOKER0425 when making your booking to take advantage of our special rates. Rooms start at €215 B&B per night (and the breakfast is fab!)
The Clayton Ballsbridge Hotel is another great option and also only a short walk from the RDS. Formerly a 19th-century Masonic School, this traditional four-star hotel is nestled in the heart of Dublin’s gorgeous Ballsbridge district. Amenities include the Grandstand Bar & Restaurant, the Red Bean Roastery and a lovely outdoor terrace. With the promo code IRIS140425, you can grab a room here from €189 B&B per night.
Both the Herbert Park and the Clayton provide easy access to everything the festival has to offer – from tournaments and round-the-clock cash games to all the entertainment, live music and competitions going on in the Craic Den!
We also have plenty more hotels listed on the website so do take a look at all the options.
Booking with MainEventTravel
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