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800+ players win their way into Irish Open Main Event
20th March, 12:21 | by Mad Harper

800+ players win their way into Irish Open Main Event

An unprecedented number of players will be competing at this year’s Irish Open for a fraction of the normal buy-in after winning their entry online. The Irish Open’s second year of partnership with PokerStars and Paddy Power has already reaped...

Off the felt at Irish Open 2024
19th March, 19:27 | by Mad Harper

Off the felt at Irish Open 2024

For many players at the Irish Open, action at the tables really does play second fiddle to the “craic”. The festival is long known for its non-stop provision of fun, games and live music as well as excursions to fun...

Congrats to Barny Boatman, new PokerStars Team Pro
14th March, 20:04 | by Mad Harper

Congrats to Barny Boatman, new PokerStars Team Pro

Massive congrats to Irish Open stalwart Barny Boatman who has just been signed as the latest member of PokerStars Team Pro. Pictured with his close friend and two-time EPT champion Victoria Coren Mitchell, the announcement came during a live recording...

Complete guide to Irish Open 2025
14th March, 17:13 | by Mad Harper

Complete guide to Irish Open 2025

The 2025 Irish Open will be taking place April 10 to April 21 at the Royal Dublin Society (RDS) in Merrion Road, Ballsbridge. The €1,000,000 guaranteed Mini Irish Open, which has nine starting flights, starts on Thursday, April 10. The...

Win your way into the €250 buy-in Irish Open Ladies Event!
8th March, 12:05 | by Mad Harper

Win your way into the €250 buy-in Irish Open Ladies Event!

The Ladies' event is one of the consistent fixtures on the Irish Open schedule and always attracts a substantial field. Last year’s winner Elizabeth Bennett-Martin – now a Friend of the Irish Open – will be energetically defending her title this...

Hotels selling FAST! but MainEventTravel still has lots of options
8th March, 11:02 | by Mad Harper

Hotels selling FAST! but MainEventTravel still has lots of options

The Herbert Park and Clayton Ballsbridge are now SOLD OUT for nearly every single night of the 2024 Irish Open festival. The rush for rooms shows just how huge this year’s tournament is going to be – but it may leave...

New PokerLens app will ease registration for all players
8th March, 10:20 | by Mad Harper

New PokerLens app will ease registration for all players

The Irish Open is thrilled to announce that the brand new players’ app PokerLens will be available for everyone competing at this year’s festival – for both tournaments and cash games. For full instructions on how to use PokerLens for...

Irish Open launching “milestone” satellites for 2024 festival
7th March, 11:42 | by Mad Harper

Irish Open launching “milestone” satellites for 2024 festival

In line with poker festivals all over the world, all satellites taking place during this year’s Irish Open will be “milestone” satellites awarding seats as soon as you reach a certain chip stack size. The Irish Poker Open is the...

Irish Open Online starts next Monday, February 26
21st February, 11:10 | by Mad Harper

Irish Open Online starts next Monday, February 26

PokerStars players don’t have to wait until March to get a taste of Irish Open excitement! To whet everyone’s appetites, Irish Open sponsor PokerStars is hosting a special Irish Open Online series next week featuring an overall guaranteed prize pool...

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19th February, 11:08 | by Mad Harper

Irish Open 2024 tournament highlights

With 35 different tournaments on the schedule and a full roster of entertainment planned for the bars and lounge, players at this year’s Irish Open are set for a fabulous week in Dublin. The Irish Poker Open is the longest-running...