Dundalk Ice Dome

Dundalk Ice Dome
Location	Dundalk, County Louth, Republic of Ireland
Opened	December 2006
Closed	May 2010
Capacity	1,200
Tenants
Ireland men's national ice hockey team Dundalk Bulls

Dundalk Ice Dome is the 1st permanent ice arena in Ireland, located in Dundalk Retail Park, Dundalk, County Louth, Republic of Ireland. The Ice Dome aims to become the centre of excellence for ice hockey in Ireland. It is currently 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. As of November 2010, this was yet to happen and the rink remained closed.

Ice Hockey World Cup

Team Ireland lift Silver at Dundalk Ice Dome

In April 2007, Dundalk Ice Dome successfully staged the International Ice Hockey Federation Division III World Championships, where Team Ireland claimed a silver medal and promotion to Division II . ^[3]

References

1. ^ http://www.dundalkicedome.com/teamireland.html
2. ^ Coors Belfast Giants Ice Hockey Team Official Website
3. ^ http://www.iihf.com/hockey/tournam/tournaments.htm#

External links

• Official Site
• Irish Ice Hockey Association
• Dundalk Bulls

Coordinates: 53°59′11.7″N 6°22′29.9″W / 53.986583°N 6.374972°W / 53.986583; -6.374972