From castles and cathedrals to gourmet restaurants and lively bars, Dublin has it all. Pin your holiday round one of the major tournaments taking place in Dublin every year and you’ve got everything you need for a perfect holiday.

Poker in Dublin

Dublin always provides a feast of year-round poker action – from world-class tournaments to clubs around the city, all contributing to a thriving poker scene and making Dublin the perfect destination for a poker holiday. Thanks to the Irish Poker Open, Dublin has been a magnet for players from all over the globe for more than 40 years. American poker legends such as Doyle Brunson, Amarillo Slim and Stu Ungar have all competed in Dublin and, more recently, Steve O’Dwyer settled in the city – and then went on to win the Irish Open in 2022.

Events in 2024 include the Dublin Poker Festival from February 29 to March 10, the Irish Poker Tour’s St Patrick's Weekend Festival from March 15-17, the Irish Poker Open at the Royal Dublin Society from March 25 to April 1, the Irish Poker Tour’s The Monster in May and the International Poker Open in October. Local clubs that run tournaments and cash games include the new JP Poker club in Tallaght and the D1 Club Casino.