Esports
Northern Ireland

DEVELOPING LOCAL
ESPORTS TALENT

Empowering Irish Esports: Local Talent Development.

Emma “Emzi” Rose, hailing from Coleraine in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland and currently residing in Belfast, emerged victorious with a gold medal in eFootball at the Commonwealth Esports Championships.

Her triumphs didn’t cease there as she went onto claim the Cinematic Champion title at the inaugural ESI Film Festival in London 2023. Her remarkable documentary titled “It’s for Everyone” captured hearts and minds, highlighting her experience of being a transgender woman in the gaming and esports space, and some of the challenges that she has had to face.

Continuing her stride, Emma has since gone onto represent Great Britain and Northern Ireland at the European Games Esports Championships in 2023, achieving yet another milestone by securing a silver medal in eFootball Women.

Throughout her journey, Emma’s achievements have been a testament to her dedication and skill, marking her as an influential figure in the world of  competitive gaming.

ESPORTS N.IRELAND
DEFINING MOMENT

Commonwealth Esports Gold Medalists.

The defining moment for Esports Northern Ireland came when Emma ‘Emzii’ Rose not only made a name for herself at the 2022 Commonwealth Esports Championships by winning the women’s eFootball competition, she also helped cement Northern Ireland in esports history by securing their first gold medal in esports. 

Emzii has also gone onto secure a silver medal in eFootball Women at the 2023 European Games Esports Championships, proudly representing Great Britain and Northern Ireland.