Ladbrokes Irish Poker Festival, Killarney 2009
€250,000 Guaranteed Main Event
October 1st -4th 2009 I.N.E.C Killarney
The Ladbrokes.com Irish Poker Festival will again be held at the best poker venue in Europe, the Irish National Events Centre (INEC) in Killarney, Co Kerry, Ireland. The INEC is at the heart of a vibrant hotel and leisure complex, which includes the famous Thai Angsana Spa. Ladbrokes online package winners will be staying at the Gleneagle Hotel which is adjacent to the INEC.
Last year every event was a sell-out, with a European record 832 players competing in the Main Event. After three days action, local lad Jimmy McSweeney walked away with a €100,000 first prize.
This year, the three day Festival will be held between the 2nd to 4th October and the €550 Main Event will once again guarantee all players a whopping €250,000 guaranteed prizepool. Players will start with 15,000 chips, one hour blinds and will earn European ranking points!
The Festival also includes two side tournaments, a two day €270+30 tournament Saturday 3rd October and a one day €150+20 tournament on Sunday 4th October. You will also have exclusive access to Ladbrokes hospitality facilities. Here you will find a games room with pool and darts to help you relax in between all the poker action.
In addition to the poker, the host town of Killarney is synonymous with Irish hospitality offering a great range of night-life associated with Irish music and having the craic! If you have not been to Killarney before, flights from Stansted to Kerry (KIR) are currently available for as little as £2 each way plus taxes but check online for all the latest offers.
So make sure you don’t miss taking your seat at the biggest poker tournament on the European Poker Circuit and win your Irish Festival Package today!
FAQ
Is there a cash alternative?
There are no cash alternatives.
What happens if I win more than one package?
There are no cash alternatives and transfers are not permitted therefore you will forfeit this second package.
Is the package transferable?
If you qualify for a package and are then unable to attend you can transfer the package to another Ladbrokes customer. This transfer must be completed at least 30 days before commencement of the tournament.
Can I bring a guest?
Your accommodation at the Gleneagle Hotel is for two people in a room so you can request either a Twin or Double room. However, the package includes a €550 Main Event place for the qualifier only.
What is the schedule/ timetable for the Main Event?
The main event will be held over 3 days (2nd to 4th October). Players will start with 15,000 chips, one hour blinds and the event awards European ranking points. The event will start at 2pm prompt.
What other tournaments will be available?
During the weekend we will be running two side tournaments:
Saturday 3rd October at 4pm
€270 + €30 2 day event
40 minute blinds
10,000 starting stack
Sunday 4th October at 3pm
€150 + €20 1 day event
25 minute blinds
8,000 starting stack
Costs of extra people in rooms.
If you wish to bring any extra guests then you can have three in a room, there is an additional charge per person for this which should be paid directly to the hotel. If you wish to book a triple room then you do need to check first with our events team and they will confirm the costs to you. If you wish to bring your family then there are also two bedroom apartments available.
Is it possible to upgrade my room?
There are a variety of upgrade options available, please contact our events team to find out more about availability and costs.
If I wish to stay for longer than two nights is that possible?
Check with the events team on availability and price to extend your stay.
If I don’t qualify via Ladbrokes is there any other way that I can enter the Main Event?
There will be offline Satellites within a few select poker clubs around Ireland (locations TBC). More details to be confirmed shortly.
Direct buy-ins are currently not available.
Getting to Killarney:
The following are the best options for getting to Killarney:
Kerry Regional Airport is 19 km from Killarney with direct flights with Ryanair from Dublin, Stansted, Luton and Frankfurt.
Cork International Airport (87 km) Flights from London Heathrow and key regional airports and major European cities.
Shannon International (135 km) Flights from 22 European destinations and 6 US gateways.
Dublin Airport (305 km) Flights from all major UK, European and US destinations plus daily flights to Kerry Regional Airport.
Killarney Train Station is served by Dublin and Cork trains.
I have a question I can’t find the answer to here, who do I contact?
Please direct all queries to Jo Sherring, Ladbrokes Events on +44 1372 277 722 or irishfestival@ladbrokespoker.com
