Dundalk Ice Dome

Dundalk Ice Dome
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LocationDundalk, County Louth, Ireland
Capacity1,200
OpenedDecember 2006
ClosedMay 2010
Tenants
Ireland men's national ice hockey team
Dundalk Bulls

Dundalk Ice Dome was the first permanent ice arena in Ireland, located in Dundalk Retail Park, Dundalk, County Louth, Ireland. The Ice Dome aimed to become the centre of excellence for ice hockey in Ireland. It was home to the Irish national ice hockey squad and local team the Dundalk Bulls.[1] For 2007 and 2008, the venue was used as a secondary venue by the Belfast Giants.[2] The Ice Dome was closed in early May 2010 with plans to open under new management by Planet Ice; however, this has yet to happen and the rink remained closed.[3]

Ice Hockey World Championships

In April 2007, Dundalk Ice Dome staged the International Ice Hockey Federation Division III World Championships, where Team Ireland claimed a silver medal and promotion to Division II .[4]

References

  1. ^ ":: Welcome to Dundalk Ice Dome where you can Enjoy Ice Skateing, Ice Hockey and buy all the accessors you need to get you on the ice". Archived from the original on 3 July 2007. Retrieved 14 June 2007.
  2. ^ "Coors Belfast Giants Ice Hockey Team Official Website". Archived from the original on 8 October 2007. Retrieved 17 July 2007.
  3. ^ "Relationship with Ice Bowl to continue but Republic want own rink". Belfast Telegraph. 15 April 2021. Retrieved 26 May 2022.
  4. ^ "Iihf - Ice Hockey / 2007 Championships". www.iihf.com. Archived from the original on 9 June 2007.

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