Ireland’s Gaming Icons: Rising Stars and Legendary Players

The Irish gaming scene is witnessing the rise of young talents who are making waves in various gaming genres. These rising stars are breaking boundaries and proving their mettle on a global stage.

These individuals have not only excelled in their chosen games but have also contributed significantly to the growth of esports and gaming culture.

Jordan Crowley

One of the most gifted athletes in Europe is Jurd. He has been playing Call of Duty at a high level for a while, enjoying successful runs with teams like Epsilon Esports & TCM-Gaming. Jurd relocated to the United States during Advanced Warfare to compete against his TCM teammates ShAnE, Moose, and Gunshy. When competing in the States, representing Team EnVy at the MLG World Finals was a major accomplishment. When Call of Duty Black Ops 3 was released, he went back to Europe to join a team with Swanny, Tommey, and MadCat.

His Achievements:

• 9 – 16th position in CDC Europe 2022 Cup #6 Abuzah, Henry, Jurd, and Wailers
• 7th in CDC Europe 2022 Elite Stage 1
• 7-8 in the CDC Europe 2022 Cup #5 
• Qualified in the Elite Stage 1 Qualifiers for CDC Europe 2022⁠
• 7 – 8th position in the CDC Europe 2022 Cup #4
• 3rd place in the CDC Europe 2022 Cup #3
• 7 – 8th position in the Finals of the North American Call of Duty Challengers in 2021 
• 5 – 6th place in the North American Call of Duty Challengers 2021 Open #5
• 5 – 8 in theeFuse Mutineers Summer CoEd Cup 2021
• 9 – 16th position in the North American Call of Duty Challengers 2021 Cup

Justin ‘MiracU’ McNally

One of the best and most skilled esports players, well-known gamer, streamer, and YouTuber is MiracU, actual name Justin McNally. 

He formerly participated in top esports teams including Hydra Clan, GodLike Esports, 8 bit.gg, and Marcos Gaming. He is currently a member of Fellas. One of the most well-known mobile games in the world is PUBG Mobile. It features a thriving esports scene as well as a large number of fervent gamers who are experts at the battle royale game.

His Achievements:

• Fourth in the PUBG Continental Series 7, and won $22,000

• Third in the PUBG Continental Series 2 and won a cash prize of $20,000
• First in the Continental Series 1: Europe of PUBG and won $65,875
• First in the Global Loot League Fourth Season WTSG and won $65,000
• Third in the PUBG Europe League: Phase 1 2019 and won a cash prize of $35,000
• Second in the 2018 OMEN Trophy for PUBG and won a cash prize of $13,651
• Third in the PUBG Global Invitational – FPP and won a cash prize of $100,000
• Third in the PUBG Global Invitational – TPP 2018 and won a cash prize of $120,000
• Second in the PUBG Global Invitational 2018- Europe and won $16,000

Joshua ‘lolb0om’ Juliano

Joshua “lolb0om” Juliano is a Fortnite esports player, previously Spectrum ESC. 

His Achievements:

• 26th in the C2S4: FNCS Wildcard and won a cash prize of $600
• 20th in the FNCS: Chapter 2 Season 2 – Heat 2: Europe and won $900
• 8th in the C2S1: FNCS – Week 1: Europe and won a cash prize of $1,000
• 20th in the FNCS: Week 2 of Season X in Europe, 2019 and won $640
• 58th in the Fortnite World Cup Finals – Solo, 2019 and won $50,000
• 22st in the Single Day Trios Cash Cup 2019 and won $1,400
• 31st in the Weekend Trios Cash Cup and won $800
• 9th position and qualified for Fortnite World Cup Online Open and won a cash prize of $1,250
• 7th position and qualified for Fortnite World Cup Online Open and won $1,750 
• 10th position and qualified for the Fortnite World Cup Online Open and won a cash prize of $1,000

Nelson Lasko

Nelson “virtuoso” Lasko, born on August 21, 2003, is an Irish Rocket League player with a mixed Polish and Nigerian background, who currently calls Thailand his home.

His Achievements:

• 1st in the RLCS 2022-23 – Spring: APAC Regional 2 – Spring Cup and won $6,000
• 1st position in the RLCS 2022-23 – Spring: APAC Regional 1 – Spring Open and won a cash prize of $6,000
• 1st in the RLCS 2022-23 – Winter: APAC Regional 2 – Winter Cup and won a cash prize of $6,000
• 1st position in the RLCS 2022-23 – Fall: APAC Regional 3 – Fall Invitational and won $6,000
• 1st position in the RLCS 2022-23 – Fall: APAC Regional 2 – Fall Cup and won a cash prize of $6,000
• 1st in the RLCS 2022-23 – Fall: APAC Regional 1 – Fall Open and won $6,000
• 3rd – 4th in the RLCS Season X – Fall: EU Major and won a cash prize of $8,000
• 2nd in RLCS Season X – Fall: EU Regional Event 3 and won $15,000
• 3rd in the Rocket League Spring Series – Europe and won a cash prize of $16,000

Max ‘Maxeew’ Ng

His Achievements:

• First in RLCS 2022–23 – Spring: APAC Regional 3 – Spring Invitational and won a cash prize of $6,000
• First in the RLCS 2022–23 – Winter: APAC Regional 3 – Winter Invitational and won $6,000 as cash prize.
• 1st in the RLCS 2021-22 – Spring: APAC S Regional Event 2 and won $4,500
• 2022-02-20: 1st in RLCS – Winter: APAC S Regional Event 3 and won $4,500
• 1st in the RLCS 2021-22 – Winter: APAC S Regional Event 2 and won a cash prize of $4,500