Fitzpatrick's Casino (Limerick) Ireland - Full Review

What You’re Actually Walking Into

I spent a couple of weeks drifting between the two Limerick venues run by Fitzpatrick’s Casino Group, dropping in at awkward hours as well as peak times to see how they really operate. Both properties sit in the middle of Limerick City: one at Tait’s Corner on Glentworth Street, the other at 27 Patrick Street. They are open round the clock, every day. For Ireland, that 24-hour schedule is genuinely rare - most land-based casinos shut for at least a few hours at night.

Glentworth Street is the larger site. You get live table games, a separate poker room with daily cash action, and a sizeable slot floor that includes jackpot-linked machines. Patrick Street is tighter and more traditional: dark wood, green carpet, lower ceilings, a bit more old-club feel. Different energy. Not worse, but it definitely hits different.

Joining is free in both places. You sort your membership at the door, show ID to prove you are over 18, and that is it. The age rule is enforced and there is no flex on it. Glentworth Street also expects smart-casual clothing, so a tracksuit and runners is a quick route to an awkward conversation outside.

Live Tables and the Poker Room

If you like live games, Glentworth Street is the one that makes sense. I sat in on Blackjack and Roulette across a few sessions. Game speed was steady, dealers knew what they were doing, and the limits were friendly without feeling aimed at complete beginners. It felt like a functioning casino floor rather than a staged version for tourists.

The poker room focuses on cash games, mainly Texas Hold’em. Tables run daily. On Sundays they add a structured tournament with fixed registration and a set start time. The exact timings shifted a bit between my visits, so I would still ring ahead if poker is the main reason you are travelling. For any proper poker trip, Tait’s Corner is the address you want to plug into your map.

Slots occupy a separate, clearly defined area. The jackpot-linked setup ties several machines together and the group runs daily draws with prize giveaways. I saw these kicking off from mid-afternoon on different days, but the pattern was not completely fixed. It is worth asking at the reception desk when you arrive so you know what is running that day.

Licensing - What the Register Actually Says

Fitzpatrick’s Casino Group operates on the back of annual Gaming Licences issued by the Irish Revenue Commissioners. Both Limerick locations are listed in the official register.

1. The Fitzpatrick Club Limerick Limited - licence ref 1015314, trading as Morris 21 Casinos - Fitzpatricks, premises at 27 Patrick Street.

2. The Fitzpatrick Club Ltd - licence ref 1015399, trading as Morris 21 Casinos - Fitzpatricks, premises at Glentworth Street.

Both licences show the main office at No 6 The Bawn, Athlone, Co Westmeath. The named officers are Siobhan Fitzpatrick and Seamus Morrissey. In practice that means both sites are recognised gaming premises under Irish law, not private back-room clubs and not grey-area operations pretending to be something else.

The slightly awkward trading name “Morris 21 Casinos - Fitzpatricks” appears in the Revenue documentation, but the group does not use it on the signage or on the floor. To customers it is simply Fitzpatrick’s Casino Group, which also markets itself as Ireland’s largest casino group.

One small quirk: some older directories and maps still show a Fitzpatrick’s address at Pery Square. Neither the Revenue register nor the current group website list that as an active site. If you are navigating with your phone, use Glentworth Street or Patrick Street only. Anything else risks dropping you at a dead location.

Getting There

Coming from Shannon Airport, local bus route 343 runs about every half hour and gets you into central Limerick in roughly 45 minutes, traffic permitting. Once you are in the city centre, Patrick Street is only a short walk from most hotels and guesthouses in the core area.

Both Limerick venues route their contact through the same main number: +353 61 408 242. There is no live chat option and no public email listed specifically for these casinos. If you want to check poker times, dress code, or anything similar before showing up, picking up the phone is the only reliable option. Honestly, it is quicker than digging around the internet for an email that might be out of date.

First Visit, Step by Step

Arriving at Glentworth Street is fairly straightforward. Head to Tait’s Corner at whatever time suits you - it really is open 24/7. At the entrance, have a valid photo ID ready: passport, driving licence, or an age card that staff recognise. They register you for free membership, take a couple of minutes with the form, and then you can move through to the gaming areas.

The smart-casual dress guideline is worth checking before you leave your room. It is not ultra strict, but the door staff do follow it. Once inside, I usually stop at the desk, ask what daily draws are running, and pick up a ticket if they are doing a promotion that day. Live tables sit apart from the main bank of slots, and the poker room is tucked away in its own space.

For poker cash games, you check in at the poker room desk. Tell them what stakes you are after and they will either seat you straight away or add your name to a list for the next free chair. They are used to first-timers, so do not overthink the conversation.

One thing that regularly surprises new visitors: everything on the gaming floor runs on cash. Buy-ins, chips, payouts - all of it. Winnings are handed over in cash on-site. There are no card or digital payment options for play, so it is easier to sort out your budget beforehand instead of trying to improvise at 1am.

At Patrick Street the entry process is effectively the same: ID, quick membership, then in. The layout is smaller, so you get your bearings faster. I did not see the same smart-casual message pushed as clearly at the door there, though I would not turn up in gym wear just because of that.

For a first trip to any land-based casino, I find it helps to decide roughly how much you are happy to lose before you even leave home. Sounds basic, but when you walk onto a cash-only floor it is much easier to stick to if you have already thought it through.

Two Weeks In - What I Actually Think

The piece that really sets Fitzpatrick’s apart in Limerick is the non-stop schedule. I walked into Glentworth Street around 2 in the morning on a weekday and it was fully active: dealers on the tables, slot floor busy enough, no sign they were about to close or scale down. That steady availability matters if you work odd shifts or you are only in town for a short visit.

The poker room stands up as a genuine attraction. There is no membership fee, so you avoid the slightly awkward “pay to join before you can play” wall that some casinos still throw up. I found it easy to sit down, play a few hours, and leave without any friction around admin.

There are rough edges as well. On TripAdvisor, the venue sits around 3.4 out of 5 from about 18 reviews - middle of the road. That does not suggest a disaster, but it also does not scream polished operation. Several reviewers mention feeling let down by how promotions are delivered. One specific complaint about a “bring a friend and get €20” style offer not matching the wording on the poster is still visible publicly. I cannot fully verify what happened in that case, but it was enough for me to make a habit of asking staff to explain any promo terms before assuming I qualify. Reading the sign alone is not quite enough.

The Patrick Street décor is clearly from an older era. It is not falling apart, it just feels dated if you are expecting the glossy, ultra-modern casino look. Some players will like that slightly old-school, clubby atmosphere; others will walk in, glance around once, and decide they prefer Glentworth Street.

Verdict

Fitzpatrick’s Casino in Limerick is a straightforward, licensed, always-open operation built around live tables, poker, and a solid slot floor. It is not trying to be a luxury resort and it does not pretend otherwise. If you care about live play and poker in particular, the Glentworth Street site is the stronger, more complete option. Patrick Street works better if you lean towards slots or want a smaller, quieter room.

The group has been active in Ireland since the late 1970s and holds current gaming licences from the Irish Revenue Commissioners, which you can trace in the public register. That legal status is not a small detail. For a land-based casino visit in Limerick City, this is the most established choice you realistically have. Just double-check any promotional offer with staff before you play, and remember to bring cash - the whole place still runs on it.