Queens of the Felt with Tanya
London Women’s Championship
What a fantastic day we had at the London Women’s Championship! As always, these Womens events are about more than just the cards — they’re full of laughter, great company, and a little bit of bubbly followed with tasty treats and final table bags. We had 34 entries, building a prize pool of £5,775,…
What an incredible day at our Women’s Poker Event!
Friday’s tournament was a fantastic success, with 56 entries and a total prize pool of €11,935, smashing our €10,000 guarantee! 💥 It was a day full of great poker, laughter, and community spirit — made even more special by the presence of Natalie Bromley from Hearts of Queens, who joined us to raise funds…
Queens of the Felt: Where Poker Meets Charity
I’m absolutely thrilled to share some exciting news with you all! As an ambassador for the Irish Poker Tour, I’ll be hosting a special women’s event in Killarney on Friday, 26th September at 2pm, and this one is going to be truly memorable. We’re bringing the poker community together not just for the thrill…
The Road to Killarney Is Heating Up!
I’m absolutely buzzing to see how much momentum is building for the Killarney Poker Festival this year, both live and online. Over on WPT Global, players had the chance to jump straight into Day 1 of the Main Event online. And here’s the really exciting part: if you qualified online and then go on…
Women Are Crushing Poker Festivals Worldwide
The summer of 2025 has been nothing short of historic for women in poker. From breaking barriers on the game’s most prestigious stages to thriving in women-only festivals, female players are proving they can dominate anywhere the cards are in the air. It all began with a milestone moment in May, when Xuan Liu…
7th place finish for Team Ireland — proud of the fight!
Our first day at the WCOAP kicked off with a strong start. In Phase 1, I won my opening heads-up match, Ian took down his first PLO, Kate battled to 3rd place, and Killian came in 4th. A solid beginning that gave us plenty of confidence going into the next rounds. Phase 2 and…
Captain’s Run: Team Ireland at the WCOAP
Barely enough time to catch my breath after London, and I’ve now landed in Nottingham for the World Championship of Amateur Poker (WCOAP) at Dusk Till Dawn. This one feels extra special—I’m here not just to play, but to lead as Captain for Team Ireland. 🇮🇪 When I arrived at the hotel, I was…
From Short Stack to £7,650 – My Day 3 Battle at the Women’s Summer Festival
Made it to Day 3—but it wasn’t exactly smooth sailing. I came in with only 6 big blinds, which meant the grind was real from the very first hand. Somehow, though, I managed to ladder my way up the pay jumps and squeeze every chip out of my stack. There were some key moments…
Doyle’s Limerick Sends First Players to Killarney IPT
Thursday night at Doyle’s Poker Club, the road to the Killarney IPT Main Event officially began. The club’s €100 freezeout satellite guaranteed two €700 tickets, and with 17 players taking their seats, the action was fast, deep, and exciting. The format is a dream for satellite grinders — 30,000 starting stack plus a 5,000…
London Women’s Summer Festival – Round Two!
I’ve arrived yesterday at the Women’s Summer Festival in London, and the atmosphere is absolutely buzzing. It’s such a joy to spot so many familiar faces from past events—there’s a real sense of community here— also meeting plenty of new ones, which is such a bonus. My first bullet didn’t exactly go according to…
On the Road Again: Women’s Summer Festival, WCOAP & Killarney Up Next!
The bags are nearly packed and the grind continues—I’m getting ready to head to London this week for the Women’s Summer Festival at the beautiful Clermont Hotel! I’m thrilled to say I secured a package online. So let’s hope I get through on the one bullet. This festival is always a highlight —such a…
Day 2 Locked In – Third Bullet Magic
Third time’s the charm! After a couple of early exits, bullet number 3 finally hit the mark — I’ve made it to Day 2 of the Main Event at The Summer in Dublin! Starting with a stack of 109,000, so I’ve got chips to play with and a few orbits to pick my spots…


