Since the 140m concrete track was first installed in 2002, it has contributed to nine medals in the Winter Olympics, including two golds in Milano Cortina. That was one of the first things the Belfast ice hockey arena said to us. “But regardless of this project, whenever the Winter Olympics roll around people are always captivated. “We’ve been working closely with the Elite Ice Hockey League [Britain’s 10-team professional league], and they want a Dublin team. So there’s big enthusiasm for a Dublin team, from both a league and players perspective.

Source: The Irish Times February 22, 2026 16:32 UTC