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.
From the UK
Over 25% of all Irish Open players hail from the UK, so if that’s where you’re based, you’ll be spoilt for choice. There are direct flights to Dublin from nearly 20 UK airports, and Ryanair has some amazing bargains at the moment – for example, on March 25, they’re quoting just €17 from Gatwick. Other airlines that fly direct to Dublin include Aer Lingus and British Airways. Given that it’s only a 60-minute trip from London, you could be downing the Guinness and enjoying the craic only a few hours after leaving home.
Europe & beyond
Flights are also super-affordable from Europe. Ryanair is again making it dirt cheap with Paris > Dublin flights on March 25, starting from €22 at the moment. Other Ryanair departure airports are also offering great bargains such as Madrid, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Milan, Malta, Athens and many more.
The Irish Open is always super popular with players from North America and, if you’re savvy, you can get to Dublin for under $550 return.
Canadians are also in luck, with direct flights from Toronto to Dublin starting at around CAD $650. 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.
Once you land …
Another bonus about our Royal Dublin Society venue is that it’s only around 30 minutes by taxi from Dublin Airport – so it’s easy to get to as well. And the Irish Poker Open is superbly located to give you a wide choice 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 want to stay as close to the action as possible then this is the property for you! Just use the promo code IPOKER2026 when making your booking to take advantage of our special rates. Double rooms start at €230 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 IRIS260326, you can grab a double room here from €218 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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