The Best Betting Sites in Ireland

Excellent for racing

Regarding the best bookies for horse racing, BoyleSports is ahead of the field. Horse racing is the most accessible sport on the menu and the main focus (along with football) across the site.

Racing enthusiasts have all they need to make informed bets including detailed race cards. On them, the name of the jockey, trainer, age and weight of the horse is stated, as well as the Racing Post Rating (RPR), a summary of the horse’s form and the Racing Post verdict.

Customers can live stream every UK & Irish race and many international meets too and tot up their bets using the Bet Calculator. As well as this, BoyleSports has BOG from 8am every day and 2nd to the SP Fav money-back offers on multiple races.

Daily boosts & specials galore

If you’re bouncing from bookie to bookie in search of a better price, there’s a high chance BoyleSports has odds that will catch your eye.

The sheer volume of enhanced prices and daily specials available vastly outweighs that of other online bookmakers. Even better, no sport or market is excluded from a good ol’ BoyleSports boost.

Acca incentives

Nothing beats a Saturday afternoon acca in hand following Jeff and the boys. It’s almost become a tradition.

For all you acca-loving punters, BoyleSports is the place to be. Not only do you get a free €5 acca for every 5 accas you place, but Acca Rewards also allows you to boost winnings up to 100% or insure your bet if one leg lets you down. And that’s for all sports, not just football.

Quick, intuitive interface

Betting at Bet365 is as smooth as it gets. From sign-up or log-in to finding events and markets and finally placing your bet, you’re guaranteed a hassle-free betting experience from start to finish.

One thing you’ll notice right away is how responsive the site and app are. Pages load instantly and bets are processed just as quickly.

Bet365 does away with in-your-face promotions in exchange for giving users exactly what they want: quick access to markets and odds for the most popular events taking place on any given day.

Kings of live streaming

Bet365 is hands down the best betting for live streaming. Go on the sportsbook at any time of the day (or night) and there will be a match or an event you can watch and wager on.

Whether it’s soccer or snooker, basketball or bowls, greyhounds or golf, Bet365 has the widest selection of events to stream of any bookie.

Varied range of betting promos

In addition to the many betting offers available for football and racing, Bet365 does a great job of ensuring that promotions are varied and applicable to a range of sports.

One such example is its Early Payout offer which is popular for football but also available for the NFL, NBA, NHL, as well as rugby.

High-value promotions

Betway rewards loyalty more than any betting site with its weekly Free Bet club. Customers who qualify can earn €10, sometimes €15 in free bets each week

There are plenty of money-back offers, particularly for horse racing, and odds boosts are a big deal too. No matter the sport or event, enhanced prices can be found daily.

Huge cash prizes are also up for grabs at Betway through free-to-play prediction games 4 to win and 4 to score

Top-notch in-play betting

The most pleasing aspect of live betting on Betway is the easy navigation and landing on the event you’re looking for.

In addition to providing market variety - which we also give Betway great credit for - speed and clarity are the aim of the in-play game.

Betway delivers in this department with its user-friendly suite that has live streaming for football, tennis, basketball, hockey and darts - to name a few - superb in-play graphics for the events without and a beginner-friendly Bet Builder.

Esports coverage

Esports may not be everyone’s cup of tea but if you are looking to bet on CS:GO, League of Legends, Dota 2, Overwatch or Call of Duty, Betway is without a doubt the place to be.

eSport enthusiasts have a dedicated section to bet on the most popular eSports competitions and events. Betway’s free bet club even extends into eSports - customers that bet €25 on eSports over a week can claim a €10 free bet.

It’s safe to say that Betway has cornered this growing - and very lucrative - better than any betting company.

Uncluttered & user-friendly

A concoction of odds, betting offers and images can often make for an overwhelming feeling when you first log in to a bookie and navigate your way around.

But that’s not the case at BetVictor. Users have a streamlined and concise website that enables bets, tools, and customer support to be found effortlessly. More bookies like this, please!

Top betting features

Without wanting to sound too much like BetVictor ambassador, ‘arry Redknapp, there are many features and tools that will enhance your betting experience.

Take the BetVictor BetFinder that lets you personalise your search for horse bets using filters and extensive data. The tool that helps simplify horse racing was introduced by BetVictor and has since been adopted by other bookies.

The Bet Builder is also impressive. Not only is it presented expertly, but you have pre-built bet builder wagers which are great for when you don’t have the time/can’t make up your mind. Or both.

Racing & football specialists

The fact that BetVictor started as a bookie within horse and greyhound racing and, over the past two decades, has established itself as one of the top football bookies makes it a go-to sportsbook for many in Ireland.

We know the majority of Irish bettors wager on these two sports more than anything else - what better than a bookie that knows both inside out?

Low deposit sign-up offer

It’s rare we big up welcome offers too much. However, the Ladbrokes sign-up offer is different from many of the deals you will see - for starters, instead of the market standard €10 minimum deposit, you only need to wager €5 to qualify.

The small outlay is appealing to both beginners and bettors who prefer to wager lower amounts. What’s more, we like how the free bets are split into four separate €5 bets, giving you the freedom to enjoy your freebies over a longer period.

Promos & free-to-play games

Ladbrokes is Best Odds Guaranteed on all UK & Irish horse racing from 8am on race day, the earliest time you can lock in those early prices anywhere (along with BoyleSports).

Ladbrokes also has top football promotions including its acca insurance deal and 2UP Early Payout offer.

You will also find more free-to-play games than at other betting sites. Ladbrokes has numerous games that allow you to claim cash prizes and free bets without putting your hand in your pocket. The most popular are 1-2-Free and 5-A-Side.

Keep an eye out for free casino-based games too that could see you win free spins.

Many live streaming options

Every UK and Irish horse race can be viewed live and selected meetings from France, South Africa, India and further afield.

When it comes to football you have the FA Cup, La Liga and Serie A among the top competitions and leagues you can watch and wager on.

And Ladbrokes’ live streaming schedule doesn’t stop there - events in tennis, cricket, darts and snooker are also available.

Fantastic football bet builder

A quality bet builder is a key differentiator for punters seeking out the top football betting sites in 2024. And it is clear why Coral has become the go-to for football betting aficionados.

Coral’s bet builder is perfect if you’re one for digging into player stats. You can add offsides, passes, tackles and crosses for each player when creating your personalised bet.

Top free-to-play predictor games

Coral’s Football Super Series and Racing Super Series are two of the most popular free-to-play games in the industry. The main reason is the simplicity of each.

The rules are clear and prizes are achievable (which isn’t always true of all free-to-play games we have reviewed).

€50 cash and free bets are up for grabs for predicting four match stats in the week's featured game, while you can win a share of €25,000 by picking a horse to place in each of the races selected by Coral.

Terrific perks for racing punters

Coral’s early history is rooted in racing. As such, it is widely recognised as a top horse racing bookmaker.

But given the market competition, betting companies need to offer more than the standard live streaming, BOG and money-back promotions.

Coral does this superbly with its Horse Racing Club. Customers can opt in completely free, get exclusive behind-the-scenes access to trainers and horses, and win hospitality tickets to some of the biggest racing events.

Specials & promos all day every day

No matter when you log on, William Hill has heaps of daily specials for the day’s featured events. The enhanced odds and combos presented at the top of the homepage allow you to place good value bets with minimal fuss.

William Hill is also one of the top bookmakers for updating its list of betting promotions to tie in with big sporting events, as well as one-off games and races.

Acca Freedom and the free-to-play predictor game Free or 4 are among the favourites with football punters and Top Price Guarantee ensures a price for the biggest horse races that is better than a list of top bookies.

No-nonsense approach

While new betting sites like Kwiff are aesthetically pleasing and have refined the user experience to a tee, there’s still a place for online bookies that do exactly what they say on the tin. (And that’s not to sound patronising, quite the opposite in fact).

Yes, Kwiff and other online bookmakers are easier on the eye, but if you want a bookie that simply lists odds and betting offers for upcoming events, without any razzmatazz, then William Hill is a cracking option.

As trusted & reliable as they come

This isn’t just any old bookie. William Hill has been around long before you or even your parents landed on planet Earth. Few can match what William Hill has to offer in terms of reliability and experience.

Despite the new bookmakers on the block, tried and trusted betting companies like William Hill remain as popular as ever in Ireland.

Huge choice and depth of betting markets

It's probably easier to list the things you can’t bet on (which isn’t a lot) such are the wagering possibilities. Markets are not only extensive but options within each run deep.

TonyBet serves up a cocktail of bets for all the top Champions League and Premier League matches especially with bets ranging from popular Asian handicaps, goal, bookings and corner lines to player, team and match combos.

No stone unturned in providing punters with an endless number of markets.

Excellent eSports focus

There’s a growing desire for betting on Counter-Strike, Dota 2, FIFA and other games played online. TonyBet accommodates eSports superbly by giving it a prominent place on the site.

In true TonyBet style, there’s a superb choice of markets for pretty much every eSports game too.

Generous betting promotions

In addition to generous first deposit welcome bonuses, customers can claim free bets through TonyBet’s VIP program and its predictor game, Forecasts. Boosted odds are also a part of the package when you make multi bets.