How Do League of Ireland Clubs Qualify for Europe?
League of Ireland European qualification is rarely as tidy as the table suggests. Finish first and the Champions League awaits; end up fourth and you…
Carlos Pelossi
Experienced iGaming writer based in Malta, specialising in sports betting and online casinos. Focused on research, analysis and clear storytelling, with a strong passion for sports and digital media.
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Who Pays the 2% Betting Duty in Ireland?
Betting Duty in Ireland sounds, at first, like another slice taken from a punter's winnings. It is not. The 2% levy applies to qualifying bets…
How Do You Check if a Betting Site Is Licensed in Ireland?
Finding licensed betting sites Ireland players can trust should take more than reading a shiny footer. The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland, or GRAI, now…
What Happens if an FAI Cup Semi-Final Ends in a Draw?
FAI Cup semi-final draw rules become very important when the clock hits 90 minutes and neither side can break through. There is no escape hatch…
When are the FAI Cup semi finals 2026?
The FAI Cup semi-finals 2026 offer two routes to the Aviva and one particularly emotional goodbye: Bohemians v Waterford is the last cup tie at…
How do League of Ireland clubs qualify for Europe?
St Patrick’s Athletic, Bohemians and Shamrock Rovers sit together on 59 points in the 2026 title race, while the FAI Cup can still reshape the…
Who will win the League of Ireland title in 2026?
The League of Ireland title race has reached the deliciously awkward stage where nobody can hide behind the table. St Patrick's Athletic, Bohemians and Shamrock…
What Do Ireland U21 Need Against England to Reach the Euro 2027 Play Offs?
After beating Slovakia 2-0 and Kazakhstan 4-3, Ireland U21 enter Tuesday’s showdown with England second in Group D. The maths is clean: a win secures…
Which Irish Horses Are Running in the Prix de l’Arc 2026?
Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe 2026 Irish runners give this year’s race a distinctly Ballydoyle flavour. Aidan O’Brien sends three to ParisLongchamp, led by Diamond…
When Is Ireland U21 v England in Cork?
Ireland U21 v England kicks off at 6pm Irish time on Tuesday 6 October 2026 at Turner's Cross in Cork. Ireland England U21 tickets are…
How Does the Belfast Giants Challenge Cup Work?
The Belfast Giants Challenge Cup campaign starts with a four-team group, followed by a route into the semi-finals. It is a separate competition from the…
What Do Ireland Need Against Austria and Israel in the Nations League?
The Ireland Nations League table looks considerably kinder after the 3-0 win over Israel, but Ireland v Austria brings a sharper test. Three early goals…
What Do Ireland Need Against Austria and Israel in the Nations League?
The Ireland Nations League table looks considerably brighter after Sunday's 3-0 win over Israel, but the calculator can stay out. Ireland v Austria now offers…
Why Are Ireland Playing Israel in Hungary?
Why are Ireland playing Israel in Hungary? Sunday's Nations League fixture takes place in Debrecen because Israel's home internationals have been moved abroad for security…
Rule 4 Deductions Explained: How Much Is Taken From Your Winnings?
Your horse wins, the celebrations start, and the return on your phone looks smaller than expected. Rule 4 deductions can explain the missing money: when…
Kosovo v Republic of Ireland: Squad, Injuries and What Is at Stake
Kosovo v Republic of Ireland opens a Nations League campaign with little room to ease into the evening. There are new faces looking for their…
Kerry National 2026: Runners, Odds, Time and Prize Money
Listowel is where the jumping season starts clearing its throat. The Kerry National 2026 brings Galway rivals back together, puts a €200,000 prize fund on…
Does Extra Time Count in GAA Betting? Match Result and To Qualify Rules
The whistle goes, the scores are level and nobody is leaving. Twenty more minutes might decide whose summer survives, but your bet may already be…
URC 2026/27: Irish Provinces’ Fixtures, Signings and Title Chances
Four provinces, four different moods. URC 2026/27 brings Leinster’s established standards, Munster’s selection headaches, Ulster’s reshaped squad and a Connacht recruitment drive worth a second…
When Is Rhasidat Adeleke Running at ATHLOS London? Race Time, Rivals and Prize Money
Rhasidat Adeleke's ATHLOS London 200m is scheduled for 21:11 Irish time on Friday 18 September, with Sophie O'Sullivan racing the 800m at 20:55. For readers…
Listowel Harvest Festival 2026: Dates, Times, Tickets and Key Races
Listowel Harvest Festival 2026 runs from Sunday 20 to Saturday 26 September, bringing seven days of racing to The Island in North Kerry. Wednesday's Kerry…
Can Irish Pubs Take Bets? GRAI Rules Explained
Can Irish pubs take bets? A publican cannot simply collect customers’ stakes and put them through a personal bookmaker account. Ireland’s licensing rules distinguish that…
League of Ireland Title Race 2026: Table, Fixtures and Favourites
The League of Ireland title race 2026 has a new leader, but the strongest position is still open to argument. St Patrick’s Athletic beat Dundalk…
What Is Best Odds Guaranteed and How Does It Work in Ireland?
Horse racing prices move like a busy betting ring: quietly at first, then all at once. Best Odds Guaranteed gives eligible punters some protection when…
Non-Runner No Bet vs Ante-Post Betting: What Is the Difference?
Ante-post betting is racing optimism with the declarations still somewhere over the horizon: bigger prices, more uncertainty and no guarantee your horse reaches the start.…
Irish Greyhound Derby Final 2026: Trap Draw, Runners, Odds and Race Time
Six weeks, 144 original entries and now six greyhounds remain. The Irish Greyhound Derby Final 2026 reaches Shelbourne Park on Saturday 12 September, with Bouncing…
Laytown Races 2026: Date, Tickets, Race Times and Why Racing Takes Place on a Beach
Most race meetings begin with a course. Laytown begins with an absence: the tide has to move first. Ireland’s annual beach meeting returns on Thursday…
Laytown Races 2026: Race Times, Runners, Tickets and Beach Racing Guide
Laytown does not look like a racecourse until the Irish Sea begins to give the strand back. On Thursday 10 September, six races will be…
Irish Champions Festival 2026: Race Times, Runners and Prize Money
The Irish Champions Festival brings 17 races, seven Group 1s and more than €5 million in prize money to Leopardstown on Saturday 12 September and…
Amgen Irish Open 2026: Tee Times, Field & Odds
Rory McIlroy returns to defend the Amgen Irish Open as one of the strongest fields of the year heads for Doonbeg. The championship runs from…