Team Ireland is Ireland's national esports representation at the Esports Nations Cup (ENC) 2026 in Riyadh, led by National Team Manager Ronan Monaghan.

The Esports Nations Cup (ENC) is a biennial, nation-based competition organised by the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF), bringing together teams from over 100 nations. Its inaugural edition runs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 2–29 November 2026 across 16 game titles — with players competing for their countries rather than their clubs. Ireland enters with Ronan Monaghan appointed as National Team Manager (NTM), bringing experience from across the domestic competitive scene to the international stage.

The Pathway Behind Team Ireland.

Ireland Esports Leagues is one of the organisations building competitive esports from the ground up across the island — through schools, colleges and workplaces, and alongside a growing network of community partners. That grassroots momentum is what gives Irish talent a pathway to the international stage, and we're proud to back Team Ireland as it competes at the Esports Nations Cup.

From the Schools Series to the Collegiate Series to the Company Series, the domestic scene is where Irish players are tested, developed and seen. Team Ireland is the next step on that pathway.

Where Ireland Is Contesting.

Team Ireland's representation is built around the titles contested domestically through Ireland Esports Leagues. Follow each title's road to Riyadh:

• Counter-Strike 2 at the ENC →

• League of Legends at the ENC →

• Valorant at the ENC →

• Rocket League at the ENC →

• Rainbow Six Siege at the ENC →

• EA Sports FC at the ENC →

• Read the full ENC explainer →

• Ronan Monaghan's appointment →

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