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Complete Guide to the 2026 Irish Open
13th March, 11:00 | by Mad Harper

Complete Guide to the 2026 Irish Open

The 2026 Irish Open is taking place from March 26 to April 6 at the Royal Dublin Society (RDS) in Merrion Road, Ballsbridge. With a line-up featuring 86 different tournaments, this year’s festival – sponsored once again by PokerStars and...

Craic Den 2026 schedule released!
13th March, 11:00 | by Mad Harper

Craic Den 2026 schedule released!

Here it is - the moment you’ve all been waiting for!!! Because how on earth can you plan which tournaments you’re playing if you haven’t seen the schedule for the Craic Den yet!?!   As we all know, the Craic...

iPoker qualifiers smashing records for 2026 Irish Open
12th March, 11:00 | by Mad Harper

iPoker qualifiers smashing records for 2026 Irish Open

The number of players winning their way to this year’s Irish Open on the iPoker network is already going through the roof!   To date, more than 300 have won a €2,250 package for the €1 million guaranteed Main Event...

Last minute flight bargains for the 2026 Irish Open
11th March, 18:00 | by Mad Harper

Last minute flight bargains for the 2026 Irish Open

If you haven’t booked your flight to Dublin yet, don’t panic! There are still lots of flights available and the good news is that there are a bunch of bargains out there too!   From the UK There are direct...

Countdown to €1 million guaranteed Luxon Pay Mystery Bounty
11th March, 11:00 | by Mad Harper

Countdown to €1 million guaranteed Luxon Pay Mystery Bounty

The €1,000,000 guaranteed Luxon Pay Mystery Bounty tournament is once again the launch event of the Irish Open festival and, yet again, set to be another record-breaker!   The tournament made its debut last year and, right from the get-go,...

“They were out for blood!” Life as a blogger at the Irish Open
10th March, 11:00 | by Mad Harper

“They were out for blood!” Life as a blogger at the Irish Open

Most players have been through this at some point. You’re deep in the tank when, out of the corner of your eye, you clock someone with a notepad hovering on the periphery. Shove? Don’t shove??? The blogger waits patiently. Pen...

It’s more than just a job: Irish Open staff give the low-down on working at the festival
10th March, 11:00 | by Mad Harper

It’s more than just a job: Irish Open staff give the low-down on working at the festival

For the thousands of players who pass through the doors of the Irish Open each year, the experience is defined by packed tournament rooms, a great atmosphere and boisterous nights in the Craic Den. But behind every dealt hand, every...

Out and about in Dublin
9th March, 11:00 | by Mad Harper

Out and about in Dublin

From castles and cathedrals to gourmet restaurants and lively bars with Guinness on tap, Dublin has it all. The Irish Open gives players from all over the world the chance to explore one of Europe’s most iconic cities. Off the...

Your first Irish Open? A newbies guide!
5th March, 11:00 | by Mad Harper

Your first Irish Open? A newbies guide!

First of all, welcome! If this is your first Irish Open, then you’re in for a real treat. And if you’ve never played a live tournament before, you’ve picked the perfect place to start.   The Irish Open is world-famous...

More reliable than a flock of geese – the Canadians’ annual migration to the Irish Open
4th March, 11:00 | by Mad Harper

More reliable than a flock of geese – the Canadians’ annual migration to the Irish Open

Every year, a huge number of Canadians pat down their feathers, pack their bags and fly over to Ireland for their favourite poker event of the year. More reliable than a flock of geese, the Canucks are lured by something...