Irish Poker Tour / Ireland

Dublin Winter Festival 2026

Four days in Clondalkin with a EUR 200 main entry and EUR 150,000 main guarantee. Selected highlights include a EUR 150 side event and a free initial satellite entry with paid re-entries.

⌖ Dublin, IrelandUpcoming
AT A GLANCE26 Nov – 29 Nov 2026

The Green Isle Hotel

MAIN EVENT BUY-INEUR 200
Official entry points ↗

Independent festival guide by ALL IN Poker Guide.

Source checked 18 Oct 2026Information updated 18 Oct 2026Sources linked below

01 / KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Venue, entry rules & trip budget

Venue & location

The Green Isle Hotel

St John’s Drive, Newlands Cross, Clondalkin, Dublin 22, Ireland, D22 F9F4

Open venue map

Times published by the organizer use Europe/Dublin.

Registration essentials

Age 18+ under the official structure rules. Confirm entry availability with the organizer. The selected freeroll satellite offers free initial entry; optional re-entries cost EUR 20. Prize-pool deductions are 3% for staff/expenses and 1% for the leaderboard.

This site does not accept entries or payments. Registration takes place through the organizer.

Planning your budget

Keep tournament entries separate from accommodation, airport transfers and meals. Allow for additional entries only when the tournament rules permit them.

Listed buy-ins are in their original currencies. Unconfirmed fees and live hotel rates are not estimated.

02 / A FEW WAYS TO PLAY

Key buy-ins & event highlights

Selected main flight, Friday side event and Thursday satellite only; not the complete schedule.

MAIN EVENT · NLH

Dublin Winter Main Event

EUR 200
Fee breakdown
EUR 30 included in total
Guarantee
EUR 150,000
Dates
26 Nov – 29 Nov 2026
Re-entry
Two re-entries
Late registration
Level 9 for selected Day 1A.
Level structure
30 minutes for selected Day 1A.
Starting chips
30000
SIDE EVENT · NLH

DWF Friday NLH

EUR 150
Fee breakdown
EUR 25 included in total
Guarantee
EUR 5,000
Published starts
27 Nov
Re-entry
Two re-entries
Late registration
Level 8
Level structure
20 minutes
Starting chips
25000
SATELLITE · NLH

Main Event Freeroll Satellite — paid re-entries

EUR 0
Fee breakdown
Not confirmed
Guarantee
Not confirmed
Published starts
26 Nov
Re-entry
Free initial entry; optional unlimited EUR 20 re-entries.
Late registration
Level 8
Level structure
15/10 minutes
Starting chips
10,000 initial / 15,000 re-entry

Highlights are a selection, not the full schedule. A guarantee is not the final prize pool. Check the official schedule for all flights, satellites and live changes.

03 / BEYOND THE TABLE

Hotels & transport in Dublin.

Destination guide ↗

Getting there

Airport link for RDS / Ballsbridge: Aircoach 702

Aircoach 702 links Dublin Airport with Ballsbridge and has stops by the RDS and Clayton Hotel. Consult the operator’s current timetable for your arrival and return dates.

Source checked 24 Sept 2026
DART access to the RDS

The RDS identifies Lansdowne Road and Sandymount as nearby DART stations. Check the venue entrance and evening return service for the day you play.

Source checked 24 Sept 2026
Bonnington location and parking

The hotel describes its location as 6 km from Dublin Airport and 3 km north of the city centre. Parking is limited and first come; register your vehicle at reception.

Source checked 10 Oct 2026
Green Isle: Clondalkin transfers and parking

The hotel lists a Route 69 stop directly outside and road access via the M50/N7. Check current routes with TFI. Parking is free for the first three hours, then EUR 1/hour up to EUR 5/day; overnight guests park free during their stay.

Source checked 18 Oct 2026

Where to stay

Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge

The hotel is at Merrion Road and Simmonscourt Road, next to the RDS Arena. It is a location-based option, with rates and availability checked directly at the hotel.

Source checked 24 Sept 2026
Bonnington — Dublin Poker Festival venue hotel

The festival venue includes on-site accommodation in Whitehall. Check room availability directly; festival-specific offers belong to the event overview.

Source checked 10 Oct 2026
Green Isle — Dublin Winter Festival venue hotel

On-site rooms in Clondalkin, Dublin 22. Check availability and cancellation terms directly; no festival room price is confirmed here.

Source checked 18 Oct 2026

Food between sessions

Food around Ballsbridge

The organizer describes restaurants and bars within walking distance of the RDS. Check individual opening hours; no 2027 festival meal package is confirmed here.

Source checked 24 Sept 2026
Bonnington on-site dining

The hotel lists McGettigan’s Pub, The Croft Bar and Casa Della Pizza. Confirm opening hours around your tournament before relying on a meal break.

Source checked 10 Oct 2026
Green Isle bar and restaurant

The hotel lists carvery and à la carte dining. Confirm service times around your sessions.

Source checked 18 Oct 2026

Winnings & tax

Destination-specific prize withholding has not yet been verified. Check the organizer’s payout requirements and the rules that apply to your tax residence before relying on a net prize amount.

    General information, not a personal tax calculation. Confirm your position with a qualified adviser and the organizer.

    04 / TAKE THE NEXT STEP

    Interested? Go straight
    to the source.

    Get the complete schedule, current rules and available registration options from the organizer.

    Sources & verification

    What changed

    — Added verified festival dates, selected entry costs and Clondalkin venue travel guidance.