Limerick €30k In A Day Wrap
After the marathon that was the Galway Poker Festival, players were crying out for a cure and The Treaty City delivered the perfect remedy. A buzzing Castletroy Park Hotel saw the €30,000 guarantee smashed by Level 5, and from there, it never looked back. This was grassroots poker at its finest. If January is anything to go by, 2026 is shaping up to be a special year for Irish poker.
The Main Event – Limerick
“Overall, the Limerick Main Event in Castletroy was a resounding success, showcasing the vibrant poker community of the Treaty County. With a fantastic turnout and a lively Limerick atmosphere. The Limerick Main Event Final ended on Saturday, January 24th in the early hours, following an epic day of poker that saw 372 total entries more than doubling the €30,000 guarantee, generating a €60,695 prize pool.
After nearly 15 hours of play, an ICM deal was agreed between Dan Lewis and Colin Quarry, both agreeing to play on for the trophy when the dust finally settled in the numbers. It was Daniel Lewis who stood tallest, navigating a stacked and experienced final table to claim the title, €5,400, and 700 ranking points.
Lewis showed composure throughout the closing stages, eventually sealing the win after a long and competitive endgame. And really how could anyone not be happy for Dan Lewis? Nice guys don’t always finish last.
Second place went to Colin Quarry, who secured the biggest payout of the tournament after the deal, banking €8,800 along with 560 ranking points, while Daniel Cregan completed the podium in third for €5,500.
The final table was packed with familiar Irish poker names, with Steven Roche (€7,035) and David “Panda” Fitzpatrick (€4,300) rounding out the top five. Panda did exceptionally well to reach the podium places after nursing a short stack for much of the late stages.
With strong numbers, a smooth structure, and a packed payout list, the Limerick Main Event once again proved why it remains a cornerstone stop on the Irish poker calendar.
Final Table Payouts (Top 9)
- Daniel Lewis – €5,400
- Colin Quarry – €8,800
- Daniel Cregan – €5,500
- Steven Roche – €7,035
- David Fitzpatrick – €4,300
- Marcus McHale – €2,400
- Tadgh Kelly – €2,000
- Gerard O’Sullivan – €1,750
- Kieran A O’Sullivan – €1,500
Saturday Omaha – Small Field, Big Action
Saturday night saw the PL Omaha event hit the felt with seven players battling it out for a €840 prize pool. The Omaha always pulls its usual suspects Ian Hamrock and Frank Dunleavy. It wouldn’t be Omaha without them but no luck for either this time around. It was the turn of IPT tour reg Anthony Crampton (IE) and Pat Coleman (IE) who agreed to share the top honours, taking €420 each. Crampton also picked up 100 leaderboard points, giving him a useful boost on the IPT leaderboard.
Also in the mix were John J. Ward (IPT leaderboard winner 2025), Frank Dunleavy, Ian Hamrock, Keith O’Connor, and Ektor Strumi.
Saturday NLH
The Saturday NLH delivered over six hours of familiar side action, as 47 players battled for a share of the €5,640 prize pool.
Kieran Burke finished in 6th place for €190 and 130 points, while James E. O’Connor took 5th place, earning €500 and 150 points. Damien Collins followed in 4th, collecting €650 and 175 points, before James Stokes claimed 3rd place for €900 and 200 points.
The heads-up duel saw Cormac McGinty and Joan Deegan agree to a chop, with McGinty taking the trophy, €1,700, and 300 points, while Deegan finished runner-up for the same cash and 250 points.
Our Next Stop
The action continues with the Munster Poker Festival 2026, heading to the Charleville Park Hotel, Co. Cork, from January 30th to February 2nd.
With a €100,000+ guaranteed Main Event, alongside a packed schedule of NLH and Omaha side events catering to all buy-in levels, the next stop on the Irish Poker Tour promises big fields, big moments, and serious value.
Don’t miss it.