Farrell Fires to Glory as Siege of Clonmel IV Wraps with €73,440 Prize Pool

_{Killian Farrell lifts the trophy in Clonmel. (Image: Irish Poker Tour)}

The Siege of Clonmel IV wasn’t just another stop on the Irish Poker Tour, it was a local showdown that shattered records and crowned a hometown hero.

The €50,000 guarantee was surpassed well before the final flight, and by the time the last cards hit the felt, the prize pool had climbed to €73,440 across 441 entries. Ninety-seven players returned for Day 2, led by Donie Lyons with 571,000 chips, as favourites including Shane Keary and Padraig McGrath chased the title.

Home Turf Triumph for Farrell

As the poker tournament wound down on Sunday, Tommy O’Rourke’s K-Q met McGrath’s pocket aces on the bubble, a defining hand that propelled McGrath into the chip lead.

By the time the final table formed, Clonmel’s own Killian Farrell was on a mission. He outlasted a tough field and sealed the deal for €12,600, a victory that moved him past Paul Carr into second place on the Irish Poker Tour leaderboard.

Runner-up Thomas Hehir of Doyle’s Poker Club in Limerick collected €10,600, capping an impressive run that showcased consistency and composure.

“It felt almost written in the stars for Killian to win big in his home county,” the tour reported. “But fate alone doesn’t win tournaments — consistency does.”

Main Event Final Table Results:

1.    Killian Farrell - €12,600 - 1,000 pts

2.    Thomas Hehir - €10,600 - 800 pts

3.    Brian O’Connell - €8,190 - 650 pts

4.    Padraig McGrath - €4,300 - 550 pts

5.    Kieran O’Riordan - €3,200 - 500 pts

6.    Pamela Donnelly - €2,500 - 450 pts

7.    Edgar Fic - €2,100 - 400 pts

8.    Jimmy Kenny - €1,900 - 350 pts

9.    Alan Finn - €1,700 - 300 pts

Monsterstack Brings More Winners

The Monsterstack event added another chapter to Clonmel’s weekend success story. With 83 entries and nearly €10,000 in the pot, John Stokes emerged victorious after 10 hours of play, earning €2,460 and 500 leaderboard points.

A three-way deal saw James Conlon and Rolandas Radziukas pocket €2,000 each, while Eddie Landy and Joey Moloney rounded out the top five.

Others finishing in the money included Gastao Silva, Killian Whelan, Ray Kent, and Martin O’Rafferty, proof that depth of field runs deep in the Irish circuit.

Creagh Finally Claims Omaha Crown

The Omaha 4/5 Card final delivered one of the weekend’s loudest celebrations.

“The stage was set, and Creagh had a capacity crowd on the rail.”

After two years of near misses, Adrian Creagh finally lifted the trophy following a two-way deal with Michael “Sideshow” O’Brien. The win was emotional for one of the tour’s most respected regulars, a moment that embodied persistence and passion.

“If at first you don’t succeed, keep showing up, keep fighting, and one day it’s yours,” the announcer said as the crowd erupted.

Clonmel’s Poker Future Looks Bright

This was more than a tournament; it was a statement. From packed tables to the electric atmosphere at the Talbot Hotel, the Siege of Clonmel IV confirmed what players already knew: this Tipperary town has become a poker stronghold.

Next up for the Irish Poker Tour: The London Poker Festival, set for November 4–9, where momentum and bragging rights, are both on the line.