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When you walk through the doors of the Adelaide Casino in Sligo, the décor and furnishings create a sense of calm. At the back is the poker area, which has been meticulously designed to offer the perfect setting in which to play poker. Last time out, we had a great turnout on a wet November…

  All good things must come to an end, but great things live on in memories for years to come. The Northern Poker Festival definitely falls into the latter category. Helped by the glorious weather, players arrived with a spring in their step and a smile on their faces. Let’s have a look at the…

Before we delve into Saturday’s action, credit where credit is due. The staff and facilities at The Fairways Hotel in Dundalk have been outstanding. From the warm welcome to the excellent service throughout the weekend, they’ve helped create a fantastic experience for everyone attending the festival. Now let’s get down to business… Bright and early…

The IPT rolled into Dundalk for the third year to host the Northern Poker Festival. With the weather being warmer than many can remember, a few days in the poker room was exactly what was needed. As is always the case on first day of a festival the room was filled with smiles, laughter and…

Donal’s Corner The Irish Poker Tour is once again flapping its wings and taking off across Ireland this summer bringing its unique brand of big time poker, high class tournaments and utter madness to a town near you. Starting in Dundalk on June 26th-28th, we move to The Adelaide in Sligo (July 11th), The Green…

Clonmel and the Talbot Hotel is becoming a real hub for the Irish Poker Tour and the 5th installment of the Siege brought together the trademark warmth and energy of the IPT community and a siege of new faces to the circuit. The stage was finally set on Sunday afternoon as the Siege of Clonmel…

The Siege of Clonmel V rolled relentlessly through Saturday, with three more Main Event flights added to the books and a side event champion crowned. By night’s end, dozens more players had secured their seats for Day 2, but one man stole the spotlight away from the Main Event fields. On home turf, Killian Farrell…

Some poker festivals arrive on the calendar and quietly take their place among the many stops around the country. Others carve out an identity of their own. Five years after the first cards were dealt, Siege of Clonmel has firmly established itself as one of the most anticipated gatherings on the Irish poker circuit. What…

Usually, I aim to deliver the wrap the morning after the night before. But as I near my fortieth year on this big lump of dirt, I have come to realise that rushing something only ruins it. The Monster and the Green Isle were my first true taste of live poker. The first event I…

The bank holiday Sunday schedule kept the momentum building, with big fields and plenty of chips finding bags as the festival pushed deeper into the weekend. The Monster Main Event Day 1H pulled in 254 entries, Shane Connolly progressed with the biggest stack from the flight, 566,000, as 28 players secured a bag. Not long…