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    Ten of the most popular card games in Ireland

    Katie MorrisBy Katie MorrisNovember 22, 2022No Comments4 Mins Read
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    Let’s dive into the rich tapestry of the most popular card games in Ireland.

    Ten of the most popular card games in Ireland.

    Ireland has a long and interesting history of card games, with some of the most popular games in the world coming from here.

    Some of which are currently the most popular games, and what do you need to know about them? Let’s dive into this rich tapestry.

    10. 25 − the national card game

    25 is one of the most popular card games in Ireland.
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    Considered to be the national card game of Ireland, 25 is a game with a long history. Played in the country for centuries, it’s also known as Spoil Five and consists of the players trying to win tricks.

    It’s similar to a number of other card games around the world, such as Ombre in Spain, but this is one of the oldest to still be played as a mainstream game.

    9. Don − the Irish variant

    Known as Irish Don outside the country to differentiate it from other versions, this is the Irish variant of a popular game that started under the name of All Fours.

    Like 25, it began life in Ireland before reaching the UK, America, and other parts of the world. A 52-card deck is used, and players attempt to get tricks, with the ace of the trump suit worth the most. 

    8. Spot − counting the spots

    Spot is one of the most popular card games in Ireland.
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    This Irish version of eight-card Rummy is still played, mainly on the west coast of the country. Players typically play for small stakes, and the name comes from the fact that the number of spots on the cards are added up to see who is the winner. 

    7. Blackjack − an example of online card games

    The arrival of online card games has meant that players in Ireland now have access to a huge variety of the world’s most popular games.

    Blackjack is a good example, as versions such as European Blackjack, Atlantic City Blackjack, and others can all be found easily.

    There are also a plethora of Blackjack strategy guides available online, which tell us key points like when to double down and when to split pairs.

    6. Poker − worldwide popularity

    Poker is one of the most popular card games in Ireland.
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    Poker is another game that enjoys worldwide popularity. Some sources suggest that it’s based on the Irish game called Poca, but it gained more popularity when it crossed the Atlantic before arriving back in Ireland in the early 1980s. There’s even a version called Irish Poker now. 

    5. Baccarat − roots in Italy in France

    This global card game has its roots in Italy and France. However, the simple gameplay and fast-moving action have made it an online favourite in recent years.

    This is one of the simplest casino card games. The player simply decides if they think that the player or banker will win or if it will be a tie.

     4. Solitaire − a classic card game

    Solitaire is a classic card game.
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    This classic card game became one of the most-played games of all time when it was added to Windows computers in 1990. It remains a favourite of many players thanks to its simple but satisfying gameplay.

    3. Whist − a trick-taking game

    Whist is another trick-taking game, and while it began life in England, it has become popular in Ireland. It’s also popular in many other parts of the world. The rules are easy to follow, but it allows strategies to be used, which helps to explain its enduring appeal.

    2. Bridge − massively popular

    Bridge is massively popular in Ireland.
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    Perhaps the classic trick-taking card game, Bridge is played by four players and is massively popular. In 2020, the Contract Bridge Association of Ireland confirmed that 26 of their 30,000 players had achieved the status of grandmaster in this game.

    1. Irish Switch − similar to the classic version

    The version of the card game Switch that’s widely played in Ireland is very similar to the classic version. This is a game where players aim to shed all of their cards. The first one to do this is the winner.

    There’s something on this list for every taste, so it’s no wonder that so many Irish people love to play one or more of these games in their spare time.

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    Katie Morris is the Editor of Meanwhile in Ireland. She has a degree in English and French which has given her the opportunity to teach English across the world. Having worked in Thailand for over two years, Katie has a keen interest in the unbelievable travel opportunities Asia has to offer. Katie currently lives in her hometown of Belfast and loves discovering all the new and exciting things to see and do all over Ireland. She has written and edited articles for a diverse range of sites, from travel around Ireland and the rest of the world to satire and news sites.

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