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27/10/2026

Guided Shared Natural Heritage Peace Walk Two

Our second Guided Shared Heritage Peace Walk took us from Poyntzpass to the Sluicekeeper’s Cottage at Acton Lake, exploring the history, natural environment and habitats we share along the beautiful Newry Canal.

Along the way, we discovered how the canal connected places and communities through trade and transport. We learned about Moody’s Lock and the story of the Nora, a canal lighter that carried goods along the waterway. Her anchor now stands in Poyntzpass as a reminder of the people and boats that once worked on the canal.

At the Sluicekeeper’s Cottage, we learned about Acton Lake’s role in supplying water to the canal’s highest section and the work of the sluicekeeper in managing water levels.

As we walked, we enjoyed the wildlife, plants and natural habitats along the canal, sharing stories and making connections. Exploring the places, history and environment we have in common gave us an opportunity to learn from one another, discover shared interests and build friendships across communities.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our two-part Shared Heritage Peace Walks series. We would also like to thank Paul O’Neill and the volunteers from the Newry and Portadown branch of the Inland Waterways Association of Ireland (IWAI) for their wonderful hospitality and for the informative guided walks along this beautiful section of our shared landscape.

We would also like to thank the Department of Foreign Affairs Reconciliation Fund for its support in delivering REACT’s Pathway to Peace Project.

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20/10/2026

Exploring Our Shared Heritage Walk Series

Yesterday, REACT, in partnership with the Inland Waterways Association of Ireland (IWAI), Newry & Portadown Branch, held the first of our two Guided Shared Heritage Peace Walks along the historic Newry Canal, walking from Scarva to Acton Lake and the Sluice Keeper's Cottage.

Along the way, Paul O'Neill from IWAI shared fascinating insights into the canal's history, construction and importance, from the engineering of its lock gates to the traditional skills and craftsmanship that shaped the waterway and the communities connected by it.

This cross-community walk brought people from different backgrounds together to discover our shared heritage, enjoy conversation and make new connections.

At the Sluice Keeper's Cottage, participants explored the museum's historical artefacts, learning more about the people, places and stories connected by our waterways.

A big thank you to Paul O'Neill and IWAI for sharing their knowledge and supporting the Pathway to Peace Project, helping bring communities together through shared walking experiences.

This walk was delivered as part of REACT's Pathway to Peace Project, funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFA) through its Reconciliation Fund.

Join us for Walk 2 – Our Canal, Our Shared Natural Heritage!

📅 Monday 26th October
🕑 2:00 pm to 5:00pm
📍 Starting at Canal Bank Road, Poyntzpass, opposite the railway signal box, beside the picnic tables
🚶 3-mile walk
Free to attend

To register, contact REACT:
☎️ 028 3752 6869
📧 [email protected]

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