Ireland's first professional esports gaming academy launched in Cork 

WYLDE CEO and Ireland Esports chairman Steve Daly and Rocket League coach Matthew May with Esports players in the WYLDE Academy in the Republic of Work, Cork. Picture: Denis Minihane

An unassuming office on Cork's South Mall connects the city with eight-time Olympic Gold medallist, Usain Bolt and the rapidly growing multi-billion-euro industry of competitive computer gaming. 

Located in the Republic of Work is the international headquarters of WYLDE — Ireland’s first-ever professional esports organisation, founded in 2021 by CEO Steve Daly, CFO David Cronin, and co-owner Usain Bolt.