An evening of esports, gaming and social connection for teens aged 14–17.

ADHD Teens at the National Esports Centre!

Calling all gamers!

Join ADHD Ireland Cork for a special evening at the National Esports Centre in Cork City, where a group of teenagers aged 14–17 will get exclusive use of the venue for an evening of gaming, competition and fun.

Whether you're into Fortnite, Minecraft, Rocket League, F1 or just enjoy gaming with other people, this is a chance to meet other teens with ADHD in a relaxed and supportive environment — with plenty of different games and activities to choose from.

🎮 Event Details

Date: Friday, 23rd October 2026

Time: 6:00pm -8:00pm

Location:

National Esports Centre

4th Floor, 12 South Mall

Cork City

T12 RD43

Age: 14–17 years

Group Size: Maximum of 10 participants

What's Happening?

The evening will begin with a short introduction to the National Esports Centre, including a chat about esports and gaming in Ireland, staying safe online and looking after your wellbeing while gaming.

Then it's time to play!

The activities team will run a number of gaming stations, including:

Fortnite Battle Royale – squad-based games and challenges, including options such as Zone Wars and races

Minecraft Bedwars – fast-paced team games with several rounds throughout the session

Rocket League 2v2

F1 racing

Free play and alternative games

Additional PCs will also be available for anyone who would prefer something different, with games such as Overcooked, Fall Guys, Poly Bridge and Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes among the options.

Nobody has to take part in a particular game or competition — there will be plenty of choice throughout the evening.

What's Included

✔ Exclusive ADHD Ireland Cork group session at the National Esports Centre

✔ Use of gaming PCs, PlayStations and racing simulator setups

✔ Organised Fortnite and Minecraft activities

✔ Rocket League, F1 and free-play options

✔ Alternative games for participants who prefer something different

✔ Guidance from the National Esports Centre activities team

✔ ADHD Ireland Cork staff accompanying the group throughout the event

Please Note

This event is for teenagers aged 14–17.

Places are strictly limited to 10 participants, so early booking is recommended.

No particular level of gaming experience is required.

Participants will have a choice of activities and are not required to take part in competitive games.

Further information, including meeting and collection arrangements, will be emailed to parents/guardians before the event.

If your teenager has any accessibility or support needs that we should be aware of, please contact ADHD Ireland Cork before booking.

Whether you're a serious gamer or just fancy trying something new, this is all about having fun, meeting other teens and enjoying a night at Ireland's National Esports Centre.

Game on! 🎮

Description supplied by the event organiser.