Irish Open events schedule released

DUBLIN, Ireland – (PRESS RELEASE) -- Paddypowerpoker.com today announces the side event schedule for the €2 million guaranteed Irish Open 2007 held over Easter weekend at the Burlington Hotel, Upper Leeson Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

With five events over five days, the festival side events offer a wide range of opportunities for players to experience the unique atmosphere of the Irish Open at a level that suits both their pocket and skills.

The event schedule for this year's festival is:

- Thurs 5th April Main Event Super Satellite €200 +€20 6 p.m. - Rebuys for 90 mins + 1 top-up

- Fri 6th April Main Event Day 1 €3,300 +€200 4 p.m. Registration closes at 2 p.m.

- Sat 7th April Main Event Day 2, 3 p.m.

- Sat 7th April Pot Limit Omaha Rebuy €300 +€30 6 p.m. - Rebuys for 90 mins

- Sun 8th April Main Event Day 3, 3 p.m.

- Sun 8th April NL Holdem Freezeout Day 1 €1,000 +€100 6 p.m. 2 Day Freezeout

- Mon 9th April NL Holdem Freezeout Final Day, 3 p.m.

- Mon 9th April NL Holdem Rebuy €200 +€20 4 p.m. Rebuys for 90 mins

- Mon 9th April Main Event Final Table, TBA Televised Event

Live satellites in card clubs and casinos around the world will be announced in the coming months.

This year's event, which will be filmed for TV, is one of the most prestigious in Europe with a €2 million guaranteed prize pool and a capacity for 800 players paying €3,300 (+€200 reg) to play over Easter Weekend 2007 against the best players in the world.

Last year, Dubliner Vincent Melinn won the €350,000 first prize in only his second ever live tournament and the final table was broadcast live across Europe -- a world's first.