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- ↑ "Underwater Hockey Wales on Instagram: "Some photos from yesterday's inaugural Celtic Cup where we had both our a and B teams competing. We would like to thank our sponsors of Milford Haven Port Authority, @parfittscarpets, Bentfish Design and @merrows.shop for supporting us in hosting yesterday's Celtic Cup tournament. See you next year!@underwaterhockeyireland @scottishuwh 🏴🇮🇪🏴🏴🇮🇪🏴🏴🇮🇪🏴🏴🇮🇪🏴 #underwaterhockey #octopush #celticnations #walessport"".
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