The Irish Ice Hockey Association was established in 1996. The IIHA is the official National Governing Body (NGB) for the sport of Ice Hockey in Ireland. The IIHA is a not for profit organisation. The IIHA is a full member with both the (IIHF) International Ice Hockey Federation and (OCI) Olympic Council of Ireland. The IIHA was accepted as a member of Sport Ireland in 2016 and will be working closely with them over the coming years in order to develop the sport of ice hockey in Ireland. The IIHA operates on a democratic basis and follows the guidelines set down in its Constitution.