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Raphoe Hockey Club play at the local Royal & Prior School and, inset, Mark Simpson of BBC NI
When he's not behind the mic, BBC Northern Ireland journalist Mark Simpson likes to take in the occasional game of hockey.
Simpson is a fan of both ice-hockey and the field game and on Twitter this week has been running the rule over some of his favourite venues to watch the sports at.
"Surely the most picturesque venue in Ireland for hockey - Raphoe, County Donegal," was what he decided.
Surely the most picturesque venue in Ireland for hockey. Raphoe, county Donegal. pic.twitter.com/1flXgjlN4A
— Mark Simpson (@BBCMarkSimpson) March 4, 2023
Raphoe carry the destinction of being Donegal's only senior club and play their home fixtures at the Royal & Prior sports grounds.
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