# The Irish Vegas That Never Was | Cork News

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Podcast: [Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cork-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7612488)
Published: 2026-09-07T12:32:35+00:00
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Fifteen years ago, Irish entrepreneur Richard Quirke dreamed of building an Irish Las Vegas in Tipperary — a sprawling 800-acre resort with casino, hotel, racecourse, golf course, and even a replica White House, costing over €460 million. Despite initial planning approval, outdated 1956 gambling laws and a government stance to protect vulnerable people blocked the project. A 2013 gambling bill further limited gaming tables, killing any chance of development. Quirke pivoted to a sporting focus, but construction never began — his own casino business faltered, and when planning permission expired, he passed away last October, leaving behind a massive, unrealized dream. Ireland has never seen its own Vegas-style resort, with past attempts stymied by local resistance and regulation. Now, the 2024 Gambling Regulation Act has made large-scale casinos even less likely. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b3ed26139d3d0a33

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