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Imirt - The Irish Game Makers Association @imirt.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

We are hosting a Q&A Session on our Discord Stage tomorrow at 4pm. You can join the Imirt Discord here - discord.gg/qrNv3yvEe We are also hosting an Application Writing workshop with Joanne Ryan on Friday from 4pm - 6pm. You can join the workshop here - us06web.zoom.us/j/82551522890

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Check out the IMIRT community on Discord – hang out with 1595 other members and enjoy free voice and text chat.

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Imirt - The Irish Game Makers Association @imirt.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Reminder: The EOI for the Irish Games Fund - Development Fund closes this week on October 8th. You cannot access the Application Form without filling out the EOI. The Application Form deadline is October 22nd. You can apply for the Irish Games Fund here - www.imirt.ie/irish-games-...

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Imirt - The Irish Game Makers Association @imirt.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Irish Games Fund - Development Fund supports up to four teams with €50,000 in funding to further development on validated concepts and prototypes that are progressing toward production and commercial release. Find out more about the IGF and how to apply below. www.imirt.ie/irish-games-...

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Ardán @ardan-ie.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Check out the Digital Games Portfolio 2025 Highlights Reel where we spoke to participants about their experience as part of the first year of Screen Ireland's new games initiative, managed by Ardán and Imirt!🎮✨💚 youtu.be/OMgwaiPVITI @screenireland.bsky.social @imirt.bsky.social Video by GK Media

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Digital Games Portfolio 2025 Participant Highlights Reel

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Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland @screenireland.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Additionally, Screen Ireland welcomes the European Commission's recent approval of the extension to Ireland’s Section 481A Digital Games Tax Credit Irish studios can now claim relief on game updates, expansions & DLC for up to three years post-launch, enhancing the sector's competitiveness.

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Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland @screenireland.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

🎮 Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, @imirt.bsky.social & @ardan-ie.bsky.social have announced the next iteration of the Digital Games Portfolio. This initiative will provide €500,000 in funding & incubator support to Irish digital games creatives. Read more ➡️ www.screenireland.ie/news/imirt-a...

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Imirt - The Irish Game Makers Association @imirt.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

@screenireland.bsky.social, Imirt and @ardan-ie.bsky.social are delighted to confirm the renewal of the Digital Games Portfolio. Initiatives in the portfolio include the Irish Games Fund led by Imirt and the Irish Games Talent Incubator led by Ardán. www.imirt.ie/digital-game...

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Imirt - The Irish Game Makers Association @imirt.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

The Irish Video Games Orchestra is a fabulous event that we love to support here at Imirt, we're all very excited for August 1st!

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Imirt - The Irish Game Makers Association @imirt.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Imirt and @voidinteractive.bsky.social are delighted to introduce the participants of the inaugural VOID Gamescom Scholarship. The Scholarship helps bring Irish indies to Gamescom, the largest games industry trade show in Europe. Read all about the participants here - www.imirt.ie/news/2026/6/...

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Imirt - The Irish Game Makers Association @imirt.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Imirt Presents: The Games From Ireland Networking Event @ Develop 2026 Where: The Walrus in The Carpenter’s Lounge When: Tuesday July 14th at 7.30pm Sign Up: luma.com/t3ahq4xi Supported by Irish games publisher Banshee Games.

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Imirt Presents: The Games From Ireland Networking Event @ Develop 2026 · Luma

Imirt are delighted to be returning to Develop: Brighton and hosting a networking event, designed to bring together the Irish games community with the wider…

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Imirt - The Irish Game Makers Association @imirt.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

It was a pleasure to have Claire join us and deliver a workshop on marketing to the participants of the Irish Games Fund and the wider @screenireland.bsky.social Digital Games Portfolio. Her expertise was a huge benefit to the participants and the workshop yielded some brilliant discussions.

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Creative Europe Desk Ireland @creativeeuireland.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

The MEDIA umbrella stand at gamescom offers a dedicated space for European video game professionals to connect, showcase their work, and expand their business opportunities. Registration also offers free accreditation to gamescom. Apply early, before 26 June to avoid disappointment! #gamescom

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MEDIA stand at gamescom - free accreditation offer | Creative Europe Desk Ireland

Applications are now open for the Creative Europe MEDIA umbrella stand at gamescom, 26 to 28 August in Cologne, Germany.

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Imirt - The Irish Game Makers Association @imirt.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Nobody knows what game developers do. Imirt and @screenireland.bsky.social are trying to change that. We need your expertise to help us review the Digital Games Competency Framework. We'll be running 3-4 webinars to induct people into the process. Sign up here - forms.gle/Jh6Tq919Jj1Q...

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Imirt - The Irish Game Makers Association @imirt.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Finally, The show would not have been possible without the support of our hosts, @ardan-ie.bsky.social and the Fís Games Summit, alongside their other partners at @screenireland.bsky.social , @tg4.bsky.social @creativeeuireland.bsky.social, @creativeskillnet.bsky.social.

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Imirt - The Irish Game Makers Association @imirt.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Finally, the show was supported by the work of @carlo-no-s.bsky.social who was instrumental in the coordination of the show. A huge thanks to our friends at Ardán, @eoinbt.bsky.social, Kathryn Reynolds and Julie McHugh, alongside all of the Ardán Volunteers who made the show run!

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Imirt - The Irish Game Makers Association @imirt.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

The show was hosted and run by Imirt Staff Leela Collins and Eoghan Watters (@leglessgamer.bsky.social). We're immensely grateful to @llauraorrealis.bsky.social, @wildnarrative.bsky.social, @caolan.xyz, Robert Emerson, @lexluddy.xyz, @darrenk.net and @enigmastud.io for presenting in the show.

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Imirt - The Irish Game Makers Association @imirt.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Our Runner-Ups featured incredible games such as Éalu from Beyond the Bark (@emfish11.bsky.social), Axyz from Space Lion Studios (@lithiumproject.bsky.social), Scalable Modular Behaviour from Joakim Svensson and Confront in our Best Student Game category!

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Imirt - The Irish Game Makers Association @imirt.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Finally, @enigmastud.io took home the Most Anticipated award for their upcoming horse game TÖLT!

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Imirt - The Irish Game Makers Association @imirt.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Our other new award, Best Student Game, went to the incredible Tightrope from Trigger Happy, a team from @tudublin.bsky.social.

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Imirt - The Irish Game Makers Association @imirt.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Our brand new Best Experimental Game category went to Stealth Crossword from @computerjames.bsky.social. Computer James couldn't join us at the show but we were delighted to see this innovative title take home the award!

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Imirt - The Irish Game Makers Association @imirt.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Our Best Debut Game and Best Analogue Game awards went to the incredible The Creation of Wonder from the undeniable talent, @evegoldenwoods.bsky.social!

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Imirt - The Irish Game Makers Association @imirt.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

The Necromancer's Tale from @psychicsoftware.com came away with three awards, including the Best Storytelling award.

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Imirt - The Irish Game Makers Association @imirt.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Former Imirt Board Member and creator of the Galway Game Jam, Alanna Kelly (@kelpana.bsky.social) came away with the much deserved Community Hero award for her incredible work supporting Irish Game Developers.

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Imirt - The Irish Game Makers Association @imirt.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Our Emerging Talent award went to @unaminh.bsky.social, who was back up on stage just moments after collecting the Best Game Audio award for Eyes of Hellfire!

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Imirt - The Irish Game Makers Association @imirt.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Eyes of Hellfire from @gambrinous.com also sweeped the awards, winning Best Art Direction and Best Game Audio. Congratulations to the Gambrinous team, who with their third game continue their tradition of designing digital games based on the core tenants of tabletop games.

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Imirt - The Irish Game Makers Association @imirt.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

The Séance of Blake Manor from @spookydoorway.bsky.social won the night with four awards including the covetted Game of the Year and the award for Best Game Design. Massive congrats to the team at Spooky Doorway for one of the great critical success stories of 2025.

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Imirt - The Irish Game Makers Association @imirt.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

We had the honour of hosting The #ImirtIrishGameAwards2026 at the #FísGamesSummit last Friday, and it was a stellar show. Make sure to click the link here to see the full list of winners and read all about what made our show so special. www.imirt.ie/news/2026/4/... Some of the highlights below ⬇️⬇️

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Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland @screenireland.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

DEADLINE EXTENDED: Screen Ireland is seeking to recruit a Head of Digital Games. This role will lead the agency’s strategy and policy for the Digital Games sector. 📅 Deadline for applications: 16th April, 5pm 🔗 screen-ireland.jobs.personio.com/job/2529275 #JobFairy #IrishGames

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Imirt - The Irish Game Makers Association @imirt.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

You can check out these games and more as a part of the Games From Ireland Steam Event. store.steampowered.com/sale/gamesfr... #GamesFromIreland #IrishGames #Imirt #SteamEvent

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Imirt - The Irish Game Makers Association @imirt.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

As the #GamesFromIreland Steam Event begins to wind down, we’d like to highlight some more of the amazing games made in Ireland. From the gothic co-op horror of Eyes of Hellfire to the cozy stop-motion adventure Éalu, Ireland continues to offer games that can’t be found anywhere else.

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Imirt - The Irish Game Makers Association @imirt.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Whether used as a learning tool or a way to reconnect with our culture, playing games in Irish is a fantastic way to experience the beauty of the language. You can check out these games and more with the Games From Ireland Steam Event. store.steampowered.com/sale/gamesfr... #GamesFromIreland

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Imirt - The Irish Game Makers Association @imirt.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

We appreciate the work of developers both in Ireland and globally that translate their games into the Irish language. #GamesFromIreland #IrishGames #Imirt #SteamEvent

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Imirt - The Irish Game Makers Association @imirt.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Check out Giant Bomb playing some Irish Games Live Now!!!!!

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dannyodwyer @dannyodwyer.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

☘️HAPPY PADDY'S DAY EVERYONE🍀 I decided to make a video celebrating Irish games and discussing the importance of game funding both back home & abroad. Check out @imirt.bsky.social's Games For Ireland 2026 Steam Festival: tinyurl.com/gamesireland Watch my video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mtP...

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Unleashing the Potential of Irish Game Development - Danny O'Dwyer

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Imirt - The Irish Game Makers Association @imirt.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Danny produced an incredible video spotlighting the breadth of games in the Irish games industry and the importance of supporting it. Please check it out!!

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Úna-Minh (That's my first name!) 🔜 AdventureX @unaminh.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Now live celebrating #Irish games for a wee stream. Playing Some Sparrow Warfare @neonaurelius.bsky.social www.twitch.tv/yunitex

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Celebrating Irish games - Speak Irish or English with me :)

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Colm Larkin @gambrinous.com · 17/03/2026

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!! Let’s help turn steam green today with the #GamesFromIreland sale

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cakejumper 🍰🦊 @cakejumper.ie · 17/03/2026

It's St Patrick's Day you know what THAT means GET SOME IRISH VIDEO GAMES INTO YOUR BRAIN this isn't a paid post, I just think you should go check out a TON of class games

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Games from Ireland 2026

Celebrate St Patrick’s Day with games made in Ireland and by Irish teams around the world

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Casey S. Pumpkins 🎃 @caseyexplosion.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Hey folks, there's a Games from Ireland event on Steam right now, which is the very first showcase of Irish games on Steam, and features a variety of neat titles made wholly or partly in Ireland! Just in time for St. Patrick's Day! Everyone go check this out: store.steampowered.com/sale/Gamesfr...

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Games from Ireland 2026

Celebrate St Patrick’s Day with games made in Ireland and by Irish teams around the world

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Shaka6331 @shaka6331.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

We are live for the #GamesFromIrelandSteamEvent set up by @imirt.bsky.social I have kindly been gifted some keys for games from @outsidergames.bsky.social @margarita.games @superbiasedgary.itch.io & Tom Daly! Come hang out and check out some wonderful Irish talent! www.twitch.tv/shaka6331

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Imirt - The Irish Game Makers Association @imirt.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Irish people work with teams from all over the world, helping to create some of the incredible experiences that you know and love. These are just a handful of those games, and even then, a handful of those games in our event.

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Imirt - The Irish Game Makers Association @imirt.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

St. Patrick’s Day is a globally celebrated Irish holiday, in large part because of the rich cultural exchange Irish people have had with our wide diaspora. store.steampowered.com/sale/gamesfr... #GamesFromIreland #IrishGames #Imirt #SteamEvent

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Aftermath @aftermath.site · 16/03/2026

You can play a bunch of video games in Irish aftermath.site/games-from-ire...

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Imirt - The Irish Game Makers Association @imirt.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Aftermath wrote about a bunch of the amazing games you can play in Irish that are a part of our Steam Event!!

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Imirt - The Irish Game Makers Association @imirt.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Check out Giant Bomb checking out some of the games in our Games From Ireland Steam Event!!!

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bfoty @bfoty.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

🔴LIVE GAMES! FROM! IRELAND! To celebrate the @imirt.bsky.social Games From Ireland event, I'm live now to play - Éalú - Bean Sidhe - Leaf Blower Co. Come hang out and browse the sale and celebrate IRISH GAMES! twitch.tv/bfoty_ #vtuber #twitch #gamesfromireland