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The romance of the Galway skyline may have been dulled by persistent rain, but inside the four walls of the Eglinton Casino a far bigger storm was brewing. As the IPT season edges toward its conclusion, there is always a different energy in the air. Sharper focus, louder voices, and stakes that feel just that…

PLO 8-Max Results – Galway Winter Festival The €250 PLO 8-Max event wrapped up after drawing 23 entries, creating a €4,858 prize pool and delivering five hours of high-tempo Pot-Limit Omaha action. While Shane Keary ultimately took the spoils, capturing the title for €2,300 and 300 Irish Poker Tour points, the leaderboard battle remains finely…

As the Leaderboard race reaches its final crescendo the Irish Poker Tour has added a special bonus prize worth €1,500 to be awarded to the prizes and accolades that go with proving yourself the best and most consistent player across the IPT year. Killian Farrell, Shane Keary and Paul Carr have been switching places at…

“Well, how are ya set for Christmas?” Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without poker, and the Galway Winter Festival at the Eglinton didn’t disappoint. Day 1 was busy, and by Day 2 the room was alive with riffling chips, leaderboard chasers, and the Christmas buzz – Galway weather notwithstanding. The €10K In A Day drew 72…

Donal’s Corner The Galway Poker Festival in the Galmont Hotel is always one of the major poker happenings of the Irish poker calendar. Scheduled in early January the Festival always offers players a chance to refresh after the pressures and indignities of the Christmas period. With over €500,000 in total tournament guarantees amazing action and…

O the weather outside is frightful, but inside the Green Isle it has been delightful. The action at the tables has been electrifying, framed by the seasonal décor of the hotel; it truly has been one for the history books. With record breaking attendance in a side event, a Main Event guarantee that was reached…

With a record-breaking prize pool in the Omaha, a massive turnout for both the Main Event flights and the side events. Not to mention results that meant somehow, we have been left with both Killian Farrel and Paul Carr tied on points at the top of the IPT leaderboard. The scene was set for Saturday.…

The Dublin Winter Festival is in full swing, with the Green Isle Hotel decorated for the festive season eager players have flooded the poker room floor. Amongst the sparkle and twinkle of the Christmas lights, those vying for their chance to be forever immortalised in the history books have begun to stake their claim. With…

The leaderboard race won’t give an Inch and Big Mick G show’s why he’s still the Man! Day 1 is in the books, poker fans. The Dublin Winter Festival always sees some of the biggest numbers of the year. It has become a staple of the IPT calendar. Day 1 enjoyed the steady build and…

Donal’s Corner As always, the organisers of the Irish Poker Tour have been listening to their regular players and they have introduced new schedules for the already popular One Day Festivals which bring top class poker tournaments to every region of the Republic of Ireland. Starting with the Portlaoise One-Dayer in the Killeshin Hotel running…