On 5th March, Waterways Ireland hosted a series of visits to their workshop at Portna Lock, just outside Kilrea, to celebrate Engineers Week 2019.
P6 and P7 went along to the workshop, where they met some of the Engineering team employed by Waterways Ireland, who provided some insight to the type of work they are involved in on a daily basis. The children got the opportunity to see first-hand the engineering elements involved in the construction of new Lock Gates at Portna on the River Bann, including the installation process. They also got to see the lock gates working, and they watched a boat coming through the locks. They were given lots of information on the historical importance of the River Bann.
Thanks to Waterways Ireland for this excellent workshop which showcased lots of Engineering Careers.
