Our Story
Casino Guide Ireland was established in 2019 by a group of Dublin-based gaming journalists and industry analysts who believed the Irish market deserved a genuinely independent casino review resource.
We started as a small newsletter and grew into a full editorial publication covering every major casino platform available to Irish players. We never accept payments from casinos in exchange for positive reviews. Every casino we feature has been tested with a real account by a member of our team.
Our revenue comes from affiliate commissions — but our editorial policy remains completely separate from our commercial relationships.
Meet the Team
Ciarán Murphy
Editor-in-Chief
With over 12 years in digital media and a specialist background in gaming industry analysis, Ciarán leads Casino Guide Ireland's editorial direction and oversees all review methodologies.
Siobhán Kelly
Senior Casino Analyst
Siobhán has personally tested over 140 online casino platforms since 2015. She specialises in bonus terms analysis and payment processing evaluation.
David Brennan
Regulatory & Compliance Writer
David tracks Irish gambling legislation and keeps our regulatory content up to date, ensuring all casino licence information is verified directly with issuing authorities.
Our Core Values
Independence
Our editorial team operates independently of our business development activities. No payment will ever influence a review outcome.
Accuracy
We verify every bonus amount, licence detail, and payment method claim through direct testing and official regulatory databases.
Responsibility
We only review platforms that meet baseline responsible gambling standards and prominently display help resources.
Transparency
Our affiliate relationships are disclosed clearly. We tell you when we earn a commission, because you deserve to know.
Our Review Methodology
Every casino on our site is subjected to a rigorous 38-point testing process. We use a 100-point scoring system to determine the final expert rating you see on the site:
- Licensing & Trust (20 pts): We check validity with bodies like the Revenue Commissioners, UKGC, or MGA.
- Bonuses & Promotions (20 pts): Are the wagering requirements fair? We read the small print.
- Game Selection (15 pts): The variety and quality of slots, table games, and live dealer options.
- Mobile Experience (15 pts): Smooth performance on iOS and Android devices.
- Banking Options (15 pts): Speed of withdrawals and availability of popular Irish payment methods.
- Customer Support (10 pts): Availability, response times, and helpfulness of the support team.
- Responsible Gambling (5 pts): Availability of deposit limits, reality checks, and self-exclusion tools.