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Out and about in Dublin
25th March, 15:54 | 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...

Feast of poker action on the cards for Irish Open 2025
20th March, 08:34 | by Mad Harper

Feast of poker action on the cards for Irish Open 2025

With an extra four days on the schedule, a massive €4,500,000 in prize pool guarantees and DOUBLE the number of last year’s tournaments, this year’s Irish Open is set to take the eagerly-anticipated festival to a whole new level. Running...

Fun and excitement promised with “Shamrock Showdown” contest at Irish Open
19th March, 17:55 | by Mad Harper

Fun and excitement promised with “Shamrock Showdown” contest at Irish Open

The Irish Open is legendary for the “craic” both on and off the felt, and this year, we’re turning up the excitement with the Shamrock Showdown - a thrilling mix of fun, fierce competition and outrageous challenges.   Hosted by...

Ladies Championship to kick off 2025 Irish Open live stream
13th March, 07:42 | by Mad Harper

Ladies Championship to kick off 2025 Irish Open live stream

The Irish Open Ladies Championship is one of those events that goes from strength to strength at the festival every single year. Always generating a great atmosphere, the tournament appeals to players of all kinds – from seasoned pros to...

Lush tourneys to tempt Seniors at this year’s Irish Open
10th March, 19:54 | by Mad Harper

Lush tourneys to tempt Seniors at this year’s Irish Open

Seniors have a feast of poker action to look forward to at this year’s Irish Open with the number of dedicated tournaments bumped up to three. This year’s Seniors tourneys include – for the first time - a €1,150 Seniors...

Mixing it up at the 2025 Irish Open
3rd March, 15:56 | by Mad Harper

Mixing it up at the 2025 Irish Open

The Irish Poker Open is set to be bigger, better and more exciting than ever this year with the introduction of a whole bunch of mixed game events on the opening week. Taking place April 10-21 at the Royal Dublin...

Deep pockets alert! High Roller action at the 2025 Irish Open
27th February, 12:52 | by Mad Harper

Deep pockets alert! High Roller action at the 2025 Irish Open

Nine years ago, when Paul O’Reilly and JP McCann took over the running of the Irish Open, there was nary a High Roller to be seen. But times, they are a-changin’ – and this year’s schedule is awash with them!...

Irish Open wins Global Poker Award in Vegas
23rd February, 18:27 | by Mad Harper

Irish Open wins Global Poker Award in Vegas

The Irish Open has won Best Stand-Alone Festival at the prestigious Global Poker Awards in Las Vegas.   The Irish Open is the longest-running No Limit Texas Hold’em poker tournament outside of Las Vegas and continuously breaks its own records...

PokerStars launches “Emerald Edition” Silver Pass for Irish Open satellite hopefuls
18th February, 08:03 | by Mad Harper

PokerStars launches “Emerald Edition” Silver Pass for Irish Open satellite hopefuls

PokerStars’ exciting Power Path satellite structure gives recreational players a chance to win their way into the Irish Open every single night. And with free tickets for the first step available daily, it means hundreds of players could be competing...

Bumping up the Mystery Bounties at the 2025 Irish Open
14th February, 15:16 | by Mad Harper

Bumping up the Mystery Bounties at the 2025 Irish Open

Mystery Bounty events first made their appearance at the 2022 Irish Open and – as expected – were a huge hit. Ever since then, we’ve been boosting the offer on an annual basis and this year we’ve gone a bit...