What Is Imirt and Who Does It Represent?
Imirt is the representative organisation for game developers and creators in Ireland. It speaks for people working across all disciplines in both analog and digital games, and its stated goal is to raise awareness of Ireland's game developers nationally and internationally while creating opportunities for networking, community growth and development.
Who Imirt represents
Imirt's membership covers the full breadth of the Irish game industry rather than a single segment of it. According to the organisation, it represents:
- All disciplines — game developers and creators across every role, in analog and digital games alike
- Key decision makers — game developers, designers, and company founders based in Ireland
- A wide range of companies — members from studios developing content for consoles, PC, mobile, VR, and tabletop
- All sectors — developers, publishers, educators, middleware providers, and support services
The organisation describes the Irish game industry as spanning everyone from award-winning freelance game makers and indie studios to large developers and publishers. Imirt positions itself as relevant whether you are a seasoned professional, an indie developer, a hobbyist, a student taking your first steps into game creation, or part of a medium-to-large games business.
What Imirt does
Imirt's work centres on two things: visibility and community. It aims to increase awareness of Ireland's game developers on the national and international stage, and to provide opportunities for networking, community growth, and professional development.
Membership is framed as more than a sign-up. Imirt states that joining or renewing strengthens the voice of Irish game creators, helps grow the industry, and builds a more connected and supportive community. Membership fees directly support initiatives that elevate Irish games nationally and internationally.
Examples of Imirt activity
Imirt's news output gives a concrete sense of the kind of initiatives it is involved in. Recent items include:
| Initiative | Date |
|---|---|
| Irish Games Fund 2026 – Development Fund | September 24, 2026 |
| Events and Partnerships Officer (role) | September 2, 2026 |
| Developer Support for NEXUS | August 20, 2026 |
| Imirt and Ardán — Screen Ireland Digital Games Portfolio, Round Two | August 5, 2026 |
| Imirt announces NEXUS Games Summit 2026 Partnership | July 3, 2026 |
These show a mix of funding-related programmes, partnership announcements, event involvement, and organisational roles — consistent with an association that both advocates for and connects the Irish games sector.
Who should consider joining
Imirt is aimed at anyone involved or interested in game creation in Ireland, including:
- Professional developers and designers
- Indie studios and freelance game makers
- Founders and decision makers at games companies
- Students and hobbyists entering game development
- Educators, publishers, middleware providers, and support services
If your work or interest sits anywhere in the Irish games ecosystem — analog or digital, solo or studio-scale — Imirt is designed to represent you. The organisation's own framing is direct: "Whether you're a seasoned professional, an indie developer, a hobbyist, a student taking your first steps into game creation, or part of a medium to large games business, Imirt is here for you."