Best Betting Sites in Ireland

Why Each of These Betting Sites in Ireland Was Chosen

New betting sites reach Ireland every few months, so we rebuild this list monthly instead of leaving old picks in place. For the November 2026 list, our team:

• Assessed every bookmaker against our 8 ranking criteria, from licensing and odds value to payout speed and support.
• Verified the actual terms attached to each welcome bonus, including wagering, min odds and expiry.

Inky.bet - Up to €1,250 in Free Bets Across 2 Deposits

Inky.bet breaks its welcome offer into two deposit stages. Stage one matches 100% up to €500 with a 6x rollover at min odds of 1.80. Stage two matches 100% up to €750 with a 5x rollover at min odds of 1.75. You get 15 days to clear each stage, at odds no higher than 2.50 and with a €5 max stake.

Football is the core of the site, League of Ireland Premier Division included, alongside darts, rugby, snooker, golf, boxing, MMA and esports. There's in-play betting, cash out and a bet builder too. Horse racing, greyhounds and GAA are not covered. You can deposit by card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Revolut or crypto, and withdrawals start at €40.

Why it ranks first: Inky.bet covers most of what a football bettor needs in one place: League of Ireland markets, a bet builder, cash out, in-play betting and five ways to deposit, with payouts inside two banking days. The welcome offer helps, but it isn’t the main reason. The catch is coverage: if you bet on GAA, racing or greyhounds, Inky.bet can’t help you, so Betibet (GAA) or Puntit (racing and greyhounds) will suit you better.

• Welcome bonus. Up to €1,250 in free bets over your first two deposits, from €20.
• Mobile app. No native app, but the mobile site can be added to your home screen.
• Stated payout speed. Within two banking days once ID checks are done.
• Streaming. No.
• Licence. Anjouan. On 26 October 2026 the Anjouan register listed this licence as valid, with an expiry date of 29 September 2026.

Pros

Welcome package of up to €1,250 in free bets

Cash out, in-play betting and a bet builder

League of Ireland football covered

Cons

Bonus bets capped at odds of 2.50

No live streaming or native app

Hiperwin - Over 40 Sports with Cash Out Before and During Matches

More than 40 sports sit on the Hiperwin sportsbook, running from football and Gaelic football through snooker, darts and kabaddi, plus decent esports markets and cash out before and during matches.

The welcome bonus is a casino offer. Your deposit and bonus must be wagered 35 times within 30 days, at a maximum stake of €5, and the terms say sportsbook bets placed with the bonus don’t count towards that wagering. If you’re here for sports, join for the markets and cash out rather than the bonus. Cards work for deposits only, so payouts are made through Skrill, MiFinity, bank transfer or one of five cryptos, Bitcoin included.

Find out more in our Hiperwin review.

• Welcome bonus. 100% up to €200 plus 20 free spins, from €20, as a casino bonus that sports bets don’t count towards.
• Mobile app. No native app, browser site only.
• Stated payout speed. Processed within 24 hours.
• Streaming. No.
• Licence. Gaming Board of Anjouan (ALSI-142406012-FI1).

Pros

More than 40 sports, including Gaelic football

Cash out before and during events

Withdrawals processed within 24 hours

Cons

No live streaming or native app

35x wagering on deposit and bonus, and sports bets don’t count towards it

FestivalPlay - Best Online Bookmaker for Pre-Match Betting

Alternative handicaps and totals are where FestivalPlay gives you the most room before kick-off, with football and basketball covered well and Gaelic football markets there too.

Pre-match accas with three or more selections get 5% to 70% added through its Combo Booster (14+ for the full boost), while some bet builders pick up 10% to 20% odds boosts. If your team goes ahead, Early Payout settles a qualifying pre-match bet as a winner, but there is no traditional cash out. The welcome bonus comes with 10x wagering on the bonus amount, 21 days to clear it and min odds of 4/5 (1.80).

Find out more in our FestivalPlay review.

• Welcome bonus. 100% up to €500 with code FESTIVAL500, from €10.
• Mobile app. No native app, but the mobile site can be added to your home screen.
• Stated payout speed. Crypto within 24 hours, cards in one to three business days.
• Streaming. No.
• Licence. Curaçao Gaming Authority (OGL/2024/181/0181). This is an offshore licence, not a GRAI licence.

Pros

Wide range of pre-match handicaps and totals

Combo Booster reaching up to 70%

Early Payout on qualifying pre-match bets

Cons

No live streaming or traditional cash out

No deposit or loss limits

Betibet - The Best Pick for GAA and Football Market Depth

Betibet's Irish sportsbook is priced in euro and covers over 40 sports, with separate sections for Gaelic football and hurling. Our sister site counted 1,323 open markets on football alone, plus 137 events in play.

No rollover or min odds are published for the Betibet welcome bonus, so read the terms before you claim it. Daily cashback of 10% to 15% is paid on what you deposited the day before. Withdrawals by card aren't an option, though crypto and MiFinity payouts come with no fees.

• Welcome bonus. Up to €1,500 in free bets, from €20.
• Mobile app. No native app, web app you can install instead.
• Stated payout speed. Instant for crypto and MiFinity once approved.
• Streaming. Esports only.
• Licence. Anjouan (ALSI-202508056-FI2) and Tobique Gaming Commission (0000002).

Pros

Gaelic football and hurling as separate sports

Instant, fee-free crypto payouts once approved

Daily cashback and odds boosts on multiples

Cons

Bonus rollover and min odds not published

No card withdrawals

Loss limits don't cover sports bets

Fanobet - The Top Esports Betting Site in Ireland

Counter-Strike, Dota 2, League of Legends, Valorant and Rainbow Six all sit alongside football, basketball and tennis at Fanobet, an esports-first book with live betting running next to the pre-match markets.

The welcome bonus is split across two deposits: 100% up to €300, then 100% up to €500. Wagering is 6x at min odds of 1.40 on the first bonus and 5x at min odds of 1.50 on the second, with 30 days to clear each. You can deposit by card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, bank transfer or any of nine cryptos.

Read our Fanobet review.

• Welcome bonus. Up to €800 in free bets, from €20.
• Mobile app. No native app, web app for iOS and Android.
• Stated payout speed. Instant for crypto once approved.
• Streaming. No.
• Licence. None named. Fanobet’s terms list a Costa Rica company, 3-102-949030 LIMITADA, but no gambling licence number or regulator. Complaints go to Fanobet’s own support team, and its terms make its decision on disputed transactions final.

Pros

Strong esports coverage across five major titles

Limit tools and reality checks you set yourself

30+ fee-free payment methods

Cons

Only one withdrawal request every 24 hours

Withdrawals capped at €2,500 a day

Thin horse racing and GAA coverage

Puntit - The Top Pick for Horse Racing and Greyhound Betting

Horse racing is Puntit’s strength, with around 26 meetings priced on a normal weekday, and greyhounds are covered in full too. Best odds guaranteed applies to UK and Irish races from 9am, and 10% of your weekly net losses is returned as cash every Friday.

Wagering on the welcome bonus is five times the deposit plus bonus, at min odds of 2.00. Deposits and withdrawals start at €5.

Read our full Puntit review.

• Welcome bonus. 100% up to €100 in free bets, from €20.
• Mobile app. iOS app, Android users bet through the browser.
• Stated payout speed. As little as 40 minutes by Visa Debit with FastFunds.
• Streaming. Horse racing and greyhounds.
• Licence. Puntit’s Irish sportsbook ran under Revenue remote bookmaker licence 1022285.

Pros

Live streaming of horse racing and greyhounds

Best odds guaranteed from 9am

Deposits and withdrawals from €5

Cons

Deposit limits and time-outs can only be set through support

No crypto, Skrill or Neteller

The app is iOS only

TipTop - Around 48 Sports and a Deep Esports Menu

TipTop went live in Ireland in November 2024 and covers roughly 48 sports, led by football, tennis, basketball, ice hockey, cricket and MMA, plus over 10 esports titles.

The welcome offer is split across two deposits: up to €350, then up to €500. Returning punters get a 50% Friday reload up to €750 and an acca boost of up to 100%. Card, Revolut, e-wallet and crypto are all accepted for payment.

Visit our TipTop review.

• Welcome bonus. Up to €850 in free bets plus 80 free spins, from €25.
• Mobile app. No native app, web app instead.
• Stated payout speed. Processed within 48 hours.
• Streaming. No.
• Licence. Anjouan (ALSI-202504026-FI1).

Pros

Around 48 sports and 10+ esports titles

Apple Pay, Google Pay and crypto payments

Weekly reload and acca boosts

Cons

Complaints about delayed withdrawals and ID checks

No native app

RoyalistPlay - 46 Sports with Full and Partial Cash Out

RoyalistPlay launched in 2022 and covers 46 sports. That list includes hurling, Gaelic football, horse racing and greyhounds. Live betting is covered too, with full and partial cash out.

Two offers are available to new customers. WELCOME100 pays 100% up to €100 with 16x wagering over 21 days. 25FREE gives you €25 when you place a €10 bet at odds of 1.80 or more. Deposit €50 and you also get €50 in sports free bets every month.

Read our RoyalistPlay review.

• Welcome bonus. 100% up to €100 with code WELCOME100, from €10.
• Mobile app. No native app, browser site only.
• Stated payout speed. Instant for crypto, one to two days for e-wallets.
• Streaming. No.
• Licence. Anjouan (ALSI-102310002-FI5). On 26 October 2026 the Anjouan register listed it as valid, with an expiry date of 4 October 2026.

Pros

46 sports, including GAA and greyhounds

Full and partial cash out

Choice of two welcome offers

Cons

Very limited responsible gambling tools

No live streaming or native app

Betting Site Features Compared

Here’s how the best betting sites on our list compare on the features most punters rely on.

Every site on this page offers in-play betting. Full same-game bet builders are harder to find, and they tend to sit with the well-known names listed below.

Best Betting Apps in Ireland

Most of the bookmakers on this page don’t have a native app. Their mobile sites work well in Safari and Chrome, but if you want push notifications for cash out and bet settlement, your choices narrow quickly. The table below shows which sites on our list have apps, plus the household names with the best apps in Ireland.

No app? Add the site to your home screen instead. Every bookmaker in our list runs a mobile site that works like an app once saved to your phone. In Safari, tap the share icon and choose Add to Home Screen. In Chrome, tap the three-dot menu and choose Add to Home Screen. You'll get a full-screen icon that opens straight to the sportsbook, which covers most of what a native app offers.

Before installing any betting app in Ireland, check two things. The operator should hold a valid licence, and you should download from the official App Store or Google Play listing rather than a link on a third-party site.

Most Popular Betting Sites in Ireland

Beyond our editors' picks, these are the Irish bookmakers and sports betting sites most punters recognise, many with high street shops and decades of trading. We don't partner with most of them, so we gain nothing by naming them, but a guide to Irish betting would be incomplete without them.

Best Irish Betting Sites by Category

Use this table to match the best Irish betting sites to the way you bet. Inky.bet is our best all-round pick, while the sites below are the strongest on our list for one specific job, so they can differ from the overall order.

Betting Bonuses and Free Bets Explained

Free bets and bonus bets can be worth having, but only once you understand how each offer works. Most online betting sites offer one of the types below.

Matched Deposit Bonuses

The site matches your first deposit up to a limit. With 100% up to €100, a €50 deposit adds €50 in bonus funds, which you must wager a set number of times before you withdraw. Puntit asks for five times deposit plus bonus, while RoyalistPlay sets 16x on the bonus. The lower, the better.

Bet and Get Free Bets

You place an initial bet at qualifying odds and get free bets credited to your account once it settles, like RoyalistPlay's bet €10, get €25. Check your bet slip shows the right odds before you confirm. The maximum free bet amount is fixed, and the free bets are often split into smaller tokens.

First Bet Refunds and Reload Offers

Some free bet offers refund a losing first bet, usually as free bets rather than cash. Reloads reward later deposits, such as TipTop's 50% Friday reload, and cashback works in a similar way, like Puntit's 10% weekly cash return.

Free Bet Terms to Check Before You Claim

• Min odds. Qualifying bets usually need odds of 1.50 to 2.00 or more.
• Expiry. Free bets valid for only a few days can go to waste. Puntit's free bets expire seven days after being credited.
• Stake not returned. A winning free bet credits stake-free winnings only.
• Payment exclusions. Some sites exclude e-wallet deposits from the welcome bonus.
• Settlement. Free bets usually arrive only once the qualifying bet settles.
• Insurance. Acca and bet builder insurance refund a bet that loses by one leg, usually as free bets.

Free bet promotions are a bonus, not a reason to pick a site, and never a way to make money.

Top New Betting Sites in Ireland of 2026

New betting sites keep arriving in Ireland, often with bigger welcome offers and features the older bookmakers don't have. These are the newest sports betting sites on our list, by launch date. A newer bookmaker has a shorter track record and its support can be slower, so check who runs it and what licence it holds before you deposit.

Fastest Payout Betting Sites in Ireland

Payout speed at Irish betting sites depends on how long the bookmaker takes to approve your request and how long your payment method takes to move the money. Below are the fastest times published by the sports betting sites on our list. These are the bookmakers’ own stated times, not withdrawals we timed, so treat them as a best case.

At most betting sites, your first withdrawal takes the longest because of ID checks, so upload your documents early.

Best Betting Sites by Sport

Football, horse racing and GAA are the cornerstones of Irish betting, so we've matched the best sports betting sites to each sport. The table under each one shows which sites stand out and why.

Best Football Betting Sites in Ireland

Football draws more bets in Ireland than any other sport. Premier League football and the Champions League appear on every site, so what separates them is market depth, bet builders and League of Ireland prices. Our three picks are below, and our guide to the best football betting sites has more soccer betting options.

A count like Betibet’s matters if you bet beyond the match result: more lower-league fixtures, more player, card and corner markets, and more alternative lines to choose from. It doesn’t mean the prices are better, so compare the odds on the market you want before you bet.

Best Horse Racing Betting Sites in Ireland

Irish horse racing runs nearly every day and draws more bets than any sport except football. When picking a horse racing bookmaker, check for best odds guaranteed, each-way terms, ante post betting markets and non-runner rules. These are the leading horse racing betting sites on our list.

Best GAA Betting Sites in Ireland

When betting on GAA, look for handicaps, total points and goalscorer markets on both codes. Our picks for GAA betting, covering Gaelic football and hurling, are listed below.

Best Rugby Betting Sites in Ireland

Rugby union is where most Irish interest sits, so look for handicaps, winning margins and bet builders. The best betting sites for rugby betting are listed below.

Best Boxing & MMA Betting Sites in Ireland

Beyond the winner, fight-night betting can take in method of victory, round betting and bet builders that mix the two. The best sites for boxing betting and MMA are listed below.

Best Greyhound Betting Sites in Ireland

A night at the dogs is a fixture of Irish life, and plenty of punters now follow Irish tracks through online greyhound betting. The best betting sites stream the races and offer forecast and each-way markets.

Best Darts Betting Sites in Ireland

The best betting sites for darts betting go past the match winner, with correct score, most 180s and highest checkout, particularly at the PDC World Championship.

Payment Methods at Irish Betting Sites

The sports betting sites on this page accept several payment methods, but not every one works both ways. Check how you'll withdraw before you make your first deposit.

Debit Cards

Visa and Mastercard debit cards are the most common way to pay in. Deposits land straight away. Withdrawals usually take one to three business days, and some sites don’t pay out to cards at all. GRAI-licensed betting sites can’t accept credit cards, so use a debit card at any site. Apple Pay and Google Pay use the same debit card, but some sites only take them for deposits.

E-wallets

If you don't use crypto, PayPal, Neteller and Skrill are the quickest way to get paid. Payouts often clear within one or two days. Not every site takes all three, so check that Neteller or your e-wallet of choice is on the list. Some sites also leave e-wallet deposits out of the welcome bonus, so check the terms before you pay in.

Revolut

Deposits with Revolut are instant. Withdrawals are another story. Some sites pay out to Revolut, while others only take it for deposits.

Bank Transfer

Secure, but slow. Expect three to five business days. It suits bigger sums, though some sites set a minimum and a maximum for bank withdrawals.

Prepaid Cards

Paysafecard lets you fund your account with a PIN instead of card or bank details. It's deposit-only, so you'll need another method to withdraw. Minimum deposits can be as low as €10.

Cryptocurrency

Crypto is often the fastest way to get paid. Some sites release crypto withdrawals instantly once approved, and some charge no fees. Bitcoin and USDT are widely listed, but not every site takes crypto. Coin prices move, so your balance can change in value before you cash it.

How Withdrawals Work at Irish Betting Sites

Most Irish betting sites follow the same process.

1. Verify early. Photo ID, proof of address and proof of payment ownership will usually be requested. Under Irish rules, one accepted check is photo ID, proof of address and a bank statement from the last six months.
2. Use the same method. Plenty of sites send your money back the same way it came in.
3. Check the limits. Minimums range from €5 at Puntit to €40 at TipTop and Fanobet, and both of those cap withdrawals at €2,500 a day.
4. Look for fees. Fees are rare, but Puntit charges dormant accounts €10 a month after nine months.

Clear any active bonus or free bets before you withdraw, since open wagering can hold up a payout. GRAI-licensed betting sites must not unreasonably withhold winnings.

How Our Betting Sites Have Been Ranked & Reviewed

We rate every bookmaker on our list against the same 8 criteria, each of which directly affects your experience when you bet online. Our bookmaker reviews cover each site in full.

Here’s how a score is built. We open an account where we can, check the bookmaker’s terms, cashier and markets, and note which facts we saw ourselves and which come from the bookmaker’s own pages. Each of the eight criteria below is judged on that evidence, and the overall score out of 5 is our editorial judgement across all eight. Because there are no fixed weights, a bookmaker can rank high on its overall package and still have clear gaps, which each review lists in its cons.

Our full rating guidelines explain how we review the best online betting sites in more detail. Here’s a short overview:

Brand Reputation & Trust

1. Company background: We note the operator named in the footer where it helps you, for example to look up its licence or find the complaints route. Ownership alone isn’t a sign of safety: the licence, the regulator and how disputes are handled matter more.
2. Market reputation: We look at how each bookmaker handles complaints and payouts, and at what players report publicly. We treat review-site scores as a supporting signal only, since they can be small, out of date or unrepresentative samples.
3. Track record: We also note how long each bookmaker has traded. An established bookmaker earns credit, though a newer site can still rank well if it performs strongly on the other criteria.

Licensing & Player Security

1. Valid licence: We check the GRAI register first, because a bookmaker taking online bets from people in Ireland has needed a GRAI remote betting licence since 1 July 2026. If a bookmaker isn't on it, we check the licence it holds instead on that regulator's own register.
2. Security features: The best betting sites in Ireland protect your personal and financial data with SSL encryption, and we check for it on every site.
3. Fair play: Regulated betting sites must regularly submit to audits and licensing reviews.

Sports Coverage & Betting Markets

1. Range of sports: Hiperwin and RoyalistPlay each list more than 40 sports. We analyse each site’s sports coverage and prioritise those with the broadest range.
2. Betting markets: Betting markets are the bet types and lines a bookmaker offers. Some sites offer extensive pre-match lines and Asian handicaps, while others focus on pre-built combination bets. More markets give you more options on each event.
3. Depth of options: Beyond sports and major events such as the Irish Open, the best betting sites also price political and entertainment markets, from the odds on Eurovision to global elections.

Odds Competitiveness

1. Odds value: Odds on the same event vary from one betting site to another. Odds boosts, like FestivalPlay’s on selected markets, can add value on those markets, but only if the base price was fair to begin with. We compare betting odds across bookmakers and events to help you find the best value.
2. Margin: The margin is the bookmaker's built-in edge, and we work it out from the odds on the same markets at each bookmaker. If both sides of a 2-way market are priced at 1.90, the implied chances add up to 105.3%, so the margin is about 5.3%. The lower the margin on the markets you bet on, the more of each stake comes back to you over time.
3. Consistency: We also favour sites that keep their odds consistent across each sport. Boosts work best when they cover a broad range of markets, including the popular events most people bet on.

Bonuses & Promotions

1. Welcome offers: We analyse each betting site’s welcome offer in detail. Most match your first deposit up to a set amount, and some add free bets. Our reviews list any market or payment method restrictions.
2. Ongoing promotions: These include matched reload bonuses and free bet offers on specific events. They’re usually worth less than welcome bonuses but come round more often, sometimes based on your betting activity.
3. Terms & conditions: We judge the real value of each promotion by its key terms, including the wagering requirement (a multiple of the bonus, or of the deposit and bonus, depending on the site) and the time you have to meet it.

User Experience & Mobile Betting

1. Ease of navigation: All of the best betting sites we recommend are built for mobile, so they work much the same on desktop and phone. We check the mobile site and any native app on the Irish App Store or Google Play for ease of navigation and loading times.
2. Mobile compatibility: A good mobile site should work smoothly in Safari on iOS and Chrome on Android. Where a bookmaker has a native app, we test how easy it is to use and note its rating on each store. Of the sites in our list, Puntit is the only one with a native app, available on iOS.
3. Bet placement speed: We check how quickly you can build and place a bet, including in-play, and whether the site offers one-click betting.

Payment Methods & Withdrawal Speed

1. Deposit options: Our reviews list each bookmaker’s deposit options, such as debit cards, Apple Pay, Revolut and bank transfer. We also favour sites that let you deposit and withdraw in crypto.
2. Withdrawal process: Good Irish bookies offer a broad range of secure withdrawal options. We record the withdrawal methods, limits, fees and stated payout times, plus the method, date and result of any test withdrawal. Payout speed and pending withdrawal times also affect the rating.
3. Limits & fees: Fees can come from the bookmaker or from your payment provider, such as an e-wallet charging to move money to your bank. Sites that charge their own withdrawal fees lose marks. We also note each bookmaker’s minimum and maximum deposit and withdrawal limits.

Customer Support

1. Availability: We check which channels each bookmaker offers (live chat, email, phone) and the hours published for each. Phone support, especially a free number, is now rare, so a detailed FAQ page matters more, since it answers common questions before you need an agent.
2. Support resources: The best Irish sites also publish a clear privacy policy explaining how your personal data is collected, stored and used. We’re more likely to rank betting sites higher if they offer extensive responsible gambling tools like customisable deposit limits and self-exclusion.

What Matters Most When Choosing an Irish Betting Site

We rank the best Irish betting sites, but it’s still worth running your own checks before you bet online.

An Irish Bookmaker You Can Trust

Since 1 July 2026, online sports betting operators serving Ireland have needed a GRAI licence.

• Check the bookmaker’s footer for the company name, address, regulator and licence number. Missing details are a red flag.
• Take note of where the site is licensed. Plenty of sports betting sites that take Irish players hold offshore licences, for example Curaçao or Anjouan, and these give you less protection than a GRAI licence. That includes the bookmakers in our list: each review above shows the licence it holds.
• Steer clear of sites with payout complaints that have not been resolved.

How Safe and Secure Is the Bookie?

• Check for the padlock in your browser bar, which indicates SSL encryption.
• Read through the privacy policy to find out how your data is used.
• Make sure betting platforms allow you to set deposit limits and self-exclusion on your own.

Reputation Among Real Irish Punters

Forums and social media reveal how a site treats people when something goes wrong.

• Were winnings paid promptly, or held back?
• Does support fix problems quickly?
• Do punters report competitive odds?

Fair and Player-Friendly Terms

• Withdrawal fees, limits and document rules should be clear.
• Free bets and bonus terms should state wagering, min odds and expiry plainly.
• Watch for dormant-account fees and balance resets.

Gambling Laws and Regulations in Ireland

The Gambling Regulation Act 2024 replaced a patchwork of older gambling laws with one framework and one regulator, the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI).

What this means for you. Irish bookmakers holding a GRAI licence must confirm you are 18 or over, can't unreasonably hold back winnings, and must close your account if you ask in writing. They can't accept credit cards, or e-wallets topped up from one, or offer you credit, and they must let you set deposit limits. The GRAI can fine operators up to €20 million or 10% of turnover, whichever is greater, and taking bets without a betting licence is a criminal offence.

What's still to come. The Act sets out a National Gambling Exclusion Register covering every licensed online operator, with removal only possible after six months. It also provides for a ban on TV and radio gambling adverts between 5.30am and 9pm, and on bonuses aimed at specific people. None of these were in force when this page was last updated.

Do you pay tax on betting winnings? Capital Gains Tax and Capital Acquisitions Tax do not apply to betting winnings, so casual punters keep what they win. The tax burden sits with the bookmaker, and Revenue's betting duty is 2% on bets placed in shops and online, and 25% on exchange betting commission. If betting is part of how you earn a living, ask a tax adviser.

The Betting Experts Behind BetinIreland

The BetinIreland team behind these reviews has years of combined experience in sports betting and iGaming. Here’s who they are.

Simon - Head of Content

Simon Copperstone is our Head of Content. A proud Liverpudlian, he has followed football from the Kenny Dalglish era to Jürgen Klopp’s revolution, and that long view shapes his analysis.

Enda - Irish Sportswriter

Enda brings over a decade of experience to our team, specialising in GAA, horse racing and football. His betting analysis has also appeared on platforms including The Telegraph and Planet Sport, where he writes long-form pieces on sport, betting markets and Irish bookmakers.

Jack - Performance Analyst

Jack, from County Offaly, is our Content Writer and Performance Analyst. He predicts GAA outcomes online and in our video content, and previews major soccer and golf events. Away from work, he follows Offaly in the GAA and Liverpool FC.

Lewis - iGaming Copywriter and Sports Betting Expert

Lewis is a UK-based sports betting writer who has produced betting guides and predictions for a decade, covering football, Formula 1, boxing, MMA, cricket and GAA. His predictions are data-driven, and he works with the team on weekly video content and GAA match predictions.

Liam - Irish Sports Expert

County Laois native Liam writes match previews and predictions on GAA, football and tennis, combining analysis with local knowledge. His coverage of the All-Ireland Championships, the Premier League and tennis helps you make more informed outright and match bets.

Irish Sports Betting Tips with Paddy

Paddy hosts our weekly video tips on Irish sport, football, rugby and racing. Episode 0 introduces him, and new episodes go out on the BetinIreland YouTube channel. Paddy is an AI-generated character created by BetinIreland.

Watch every episode on our YouTube channel.

Responsible Gambling at Irish Betting Sites

Betting should be entertainment, never a way to make money or fix money problems. You must be 18 or over to bet.

• Set a budget before you bet online. Only stake money you can afford to lose.
• Use the tools. These include deposit limits, loss limits, reality checks, time-outs and self-exclusion. Licensed betting sites in Ireland must offer deposit limits. Some let you set them in your account, while others, such as Puntit, make you ask support.
• Never chase losses.

Warning signs include betting with bill money, borrowing to gamble and hiding your betting. Friends and family often spot these first.

Help is free and confidential. Call the Gambling Care national helpline on 1800 936 725, any time of day, or contact Problem Gambling Ireland. You can also read our guide on how to quit gambling. 18+ Play Responsibly.

Frequently Asked Questions about Betting Sites

Here are the questions Irish punters ask most about betting sites, markets, bonuses and more.

Sources & References

• Responsible Gambling by BetinIreland
• Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland
• Gambling Regulation Act 2024
• Revenue - Betting Duty rates