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Our Founder.

Over 13 years of experience across cardroom dealing, tournament operations, freelance events, and live poker, on cardroom floors and independent tournament circuits across Ireland and Europe.

"Poker is more than a game. It's a community, and within that community lies a world of opportunity."

From Sunday games to the professional floor

Poker was something he learned from his father and his generation, playing for €10 a head on Sunday afternoons after the family roast dinner. Little did he know that those games would lead to a career and a lifelong passion for the industry.

Over the years he built a reputation for professionalism, consistency, and high standards at the table, working cardroom floors and independent tournament circuits across Ireland and Europe. One of the things he loves most about poker is the community, and the people you meet from all walks of life.

Passing it on

He created Leeside Dealer Academy to teach aspiring dealers the practical skills, professionalism, and confidence needed to succeed in the industry, and to pass those skills and values on to the next generation of dealers.

No previous poker experience is required. You do not have to know how to play poker, you only need to learn how to run the game professionally and create a great experience for the players.

Poker is an industry that keeps growing, with more clubs, tours, and tournaments every year. The vision is to build a trusted network of well-trained dealers, and a brand known for professionalism, quality, and helping people step into a rewarding industry.

"You do not have to know how to play poker. You need to learn how to run the game professionally and create a great experience for the players."

Our Founder

Poker professional · 13 years in the industry

Want to train with him? The course page covers how the training runs, or go straight to the application.

Starts Tuesday September 1st · Now enrolling

Only 10 spots available for the September intake.

Applying is free, with no commitment. We reply within 24 hours.

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