Bridges and Canals in Ireland
This topic focuses on the engineering of Ireland's canal network and historic bridges. Pupils learn about the social and economic reasons for building these waterways.
About This Topic
This topic focuses on the engineering of Ireland's canal network and historic bridges. Pupils learn about the social and economic reasons for building these waterways.
Key Questions
- Why were canals important before railways?
- How do canal locks work?
- What makes a bridge structurally sound?
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