Re-establishing curling in Ireland is a primary goal of the ICA.

Curling is a sport worth trying, but it is difficult so far for folk in Ireland. The two permanent ice rinks in Ireland (Dundalk and Dundonald, in Belfast) say they are "too busy" for curling, though we have tried to persuade them.

A new ice rink is to be built in Coleraine and they have promised curling one day a week scheduled to start in 2011. It's a long way for a lot of potential curlers in Ireland but would be a great start.

There has been curling on a temporary ice rink in Cork over Christmas, and they say they might do it again at Dundrum, Dublin this Christmas 2010.

Another option is coming over to Scotland - there's a curling rink beside the ferry terminal at The North West Castle Hotel in Stranraer where you can plan a day out for eight people.

To help us you can lobby your local ice rink and let them know there is a real interest in the sport in Ireland.