Stories from the Waterways: The Lock Keeper

DescriptionOur next Stories from the Waterways feature follows Stephen Brierly, a third generation Lock Keeper on the Grand Canal, as he goes about his duties bringing boats along the Circular Line to Grand Canal Dock. Stephen is a true ambassador for Waterways Ireland and the canals, with a passion, enthusiasm and dedication that makes a trip on our waterways so memorable for boaters and onlookers. This is an initiative of the Waterways Ireland Heritage Plan 2016-2020.

[@melindaflynn2110]

Lovely thanks for sharing

[@annemarie4791]

Hi Just saying Hi from a lock keeper in Québec Canada (Carillon Canal). It is a great job!

[@jenniferjuniper97]

I admire the quiet eco-friendly manual machinery.

[@conorucd]

Could the lockkeeper travel on the boats it is taking or is that not allowed or bike or canoe rather than driving?