All About the Irish Poker Festival: Where, When, and What’s In Store?

The inaugural Irish Poker Festival is right around the corner, and hundreds of poker players from the United Kingdom, Ireland, and all across the world are making plans to head to the Irish capital city, Dublin, for this incredible series.

Whether you have managed to turn a €0.01 satellite win into an Irish Poker Festival MILLIONS Main Event package or you are planning to head to Dublin under your own steam, the PartyPoker Blog has put together a brief guide on how to get there, where to stay, and more.

The City of Dublin

Dublin is a fantastic city steeped in history, packed with things to see and do, and a nightlife that rivals even the most renowned party cities and towns. The River Liffey divides the city in two, and you can walk over it across the popular photography spot on the Ha’penny Bridge.

Those wanting to learn more about Dublin’s rich history should check out Dublin Castle, one of the city’s oldest landmarks. The Old Library of Trinity College Dublin holds the Book of Kells, one of the city’s most visited sites.

Dublin is home to more than 350 parks and green spaces, which are perfect for walking through and being with nature, especially if you have endured a bad beat at the poker tables.

Of course, Dublin also has more than its fair share of bars, pubs, and clubs. Temple Bar is the most famous of all Dublin pubs, and although quite pricey due to it attracting tourists from far and wide, it should be visited at least once.

The Venue

All the Irish Poker Festival action takes place in the elegant five-star Intercontinental Hotel. The hotel is Dublin’s only true five-star urban resort, situated on two acres of gardens, combining old-school glamour with traditional luxury.

You’ll find the hotel and venue on Simmonscout Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin, and the postcode is D0A A9K8.

Getting to Dublin

If you are heading to the festival from the United Kingdom, you could consider travelling by ferry to Dublin port, which would allow you to bring your car, making exploring Ireland easier before or after the festival.

However, most visitors will choose to arrive by air at Dublin Airport. Several international airlines, including Aer Lingus and Ryanair, service the airport, and flights to and from Ireland’s capital city are frequent.

Dublin Airport is located in the northwest of the city and is only a few minutes by bus or taxi to the Intercontinental Hotel.

MILLIONS Irish Poker Festival Schedule

Use the table below to plan your action during the 2023 Irish Poker Festival. As you can see, plenty is going on between October 31 and November 5, including the €3,000 buy-in Main Event that comes with a prize pool guaranteed to be at least €700,000.

Date | Time | Event | Guarantee
Tue 31 Oct | 2:00 p.m. | €400 NLHE Mystery Bounty Day 1A | €50,000
| 6:00 p.m. | €350 Main Event Super Satellite | 3x seats
| 8:00 p.m. | €250 PLO 7-Max |
Wed 1 Nov | 12:00 p.m. | €400 NLHE Mystery Bounty Day 1B | €50,000
Wed 1 Nov | 1:00 p.m. | €3,000 NLHE Irish Poker Festival Main Event Day 1A | €700,000
| 4:00 p.m. | €350 Main Event Super Satellite | 3x seats
| 7:30 p.m. | NLHE Mystery Bounty Final | €50,000
| 8:00 p.m. | €250 NLHE Freezeout |
Thu 2 Nov | 12:00 p.m. | €300 Irish Omaha Championship Satellite |
| 1:00 p.m. | €3,000 NLHE Irish Poker Festival Main Event Day 1A | €700,000
| 2:00 p.m. | €2,500 PLO Irish Championship 7-Max |
| 4:00 p.m. | €350 Main Event Super Satellite | 3x seats
| 6:00 p.m. | €750 NLHE Dublin Poker Cup Day 1A | €50,000
| 8:00 p.m. | €250 NLHE Freezeout |
Fri 3 Nov | 12:00 p.m. | €750 NLHE Dublin Poker Cup Day 1B | €50,000
| 12:00 p.m. | €350 Main Event Super Satellite | 3x seats
| 1:00 p.m. | €3,000 NLHE Irish Poker Festival Main Event Day 1C | €700,000
| 2:00 p.m. | €1,000 PLO One Day |
| 4:00 p.m. | €550 NLHE Day 1A | €100,000
| 7:00 p.m. | €3,000 NLHE Irish Poker Festival Main Event Day 1D Fast | €700,000
| 7:30 p.m. | Dublin Poker Cup Final | €50,000
| 8:30 p.m. | €300 Satellite to €2.5K Event | 2x seats
Sat 4 Nov | 12:00 p.m. | €550 NLHE Day 1B | €100,000
| 1:00 p.m. | NLHE Irish Poker Festival Main Event Day 2 | €700,000
| 1:00 p.m. | €350 Mega Satellite to €2.5K Event | 3x seats
| 2:00 p.m. | €250 NLHE Ladies Event |
| 4:00 p.m. | €300 Satellite Hyper to €2.5K Event | 2x seats
| 6:00 p.m. | €2,500 NLHE Day 1 | €100,000
| 7:00 p.m. | €550 NLHE Day 1C | €100,000
| 8:30 p.m. | €250 PLO 7-Max |
Sun 5 Nov | 12:00 p.m. | NLHE Irish Poker Festival Main Event Final Day> | €700,000
| 1:00 p.m. | €550 NLHE Final | €100,000
| 1:00 p.m. | €550 NLHE Leinster Poker Cup |
| 2:00 p.m. | €2,500 NLHE Final | €100,000
| 3:00 p.m. | €250 NLHE Monsterstack |
| 7:00 p.m. | €400 PLO 7-Max |