Our Team
We pride ourselves on timely, organized, relaxed, and player-friendly tournaments. Through tried and tested approaches and a passionate team, we have the formula to make the Irish Poker Tour a truly memorable experience for you.
Donal MacAonghusa - Chief of Operations
Donal MacAonghusa is The Chief of Operationsfor The Irish Poker Tour. Known for his all-encompassing good humour and poker expertise Donal is widely recognised as Ireland’s leading TD.
He has worked in the poker industry as a player, dealer, casino manager, and tournament director for over 30 years and utilises all this knowledge to produce the best possible poker experience for every type of player. Accessible to everyone and willing to take others’ opinions into account, Donal is an ideal ambassador for the Irish Poker Tour.
Jason Tompkins - Tour Manager
Jason has been a high-profile successful poker player for over 15 years.
Throughout the industry, he has earned a solid reputation as a straight shooter whilst building up a very impressive poker-playing resume. More recently he has gained valuable experience promoting and operating successful live poker events.
The player/operator combination is a perfect fit for the new face of the Irish Poker Tour.
Susie Terrell – Live Event Manager & Player Liaison
Fun-loving Aussie with a thirst for adventure.
Responsible for the planning, production, and delivery of Irish Poker Tour events.
Susie made the switch from horse racing to poker in 2007 and has never looked back. She brings a range of knowledge to the team, having worked in many large festivals, covering various positions.
Ramona - Chief Tournament Director
Ramona was born in Latvia and moved to Ireland in 2005. She has worked in various roles in the poker industry for her entire career developing an extraordinary expertise in all aspects of running live poker events. After working with the Irish Poker Tour for just a couple of months Ramona’s talents were spotted and rewarded with promotion to the key role of Chief Tournament Director with direct responsibility for running all our major events.
Ramona’s strong, independent nature mixed with her invaluable poker knowledge make her the perfect leader of a team that provides a wonderfully memorable, yet totally professional, tournament experience. She insists that everything is run by the book but still manages to engender the fun atmosphere that the Irish Poker Tour is rightly famous for.
Mihaela - Staff Manager
Mihaela is originally from Romania, now living in Limerick. She is dedicated and dynamic part of the team at Irish Poker Tour. With over two decades of experience in the gaming industry, Mihaela brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for excellence to her role.
Mihaela's journey in the poker world began as a dealer, where she quickly developed a keen understanding of the game and the intricacies of tournament operations.
Known for her approachable demeanor and problem-solving abilities, Mihaela is a favorite among colleagues and players alike. She is committed to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity, making sure that every tournament is fair and enjoyable for staff and players alike.
Jerry - Photographer/Videographer
Galway's own, Jerry is known to all the players in Ireland and brings every IPT event to life with his amazing photos and videos you see across the internet.
Fintan Gavin - CEO/Founder
Fintan Gavin is the inexhaustible driving force behind the great success story that is the Irish Poker Tour. He has been running major poker tournaments and festivals all over Ireland and internationally for over 20 years and has used all this hard-earned expertise to develop a player-driven tour that continues to break records at every Tour Stop.
Fintan’s constant mantra is that it is the players’ experience that is the most important aspect of any poker tournament. He is convinced that if players have a good time they will want to come back for more whether they were lucky enough to win or not. Fintan will engage with every player at any time and through this has become the most high-profile figure in Irish poker.