National esports centre opening puts Cork 'on global stage of gaming', says Taoiseach
Taoiseach Micheál Martin with Kayls Cole, Formula 1000 racing driver and Daire McCormack, professional esports driver on Logitech Pro Racing SIMs at the official opening of Ireland's first dedicated esports complex, the National Esports Centre, in partnership with gaming studio VOID Interactive in Cork. Picture: Gerard McCarthy
Ireland’s growing gaming industry has marked another milestone with the opening of the country’s first dedicated esports complex in Cork city.
Located on South Mall, the National Esports Centre reflects a €1m investment in gaming infrastructure, with the new complex also creating 10 new jobs along with further positions available in gaming, media and technology expected as the centre expands.
