In Pictures: Loughs Agency’s Water Warriors events in Derry & Newry
Loughs Agency’s highly-anticipated Water Warriors events took place on 22nd November in the Foyle catchment, and 23rd November in the Carlingford catchment.
The unique events, which form part of the Agency’s Foyle & Carlingford Ambassador Programmes, attracted hundreds of post-primary pupils to partake in a fully immersive, educational experience, with an emphasis on learning about the importance of conserving and protecting our stunning natural environments and aquatic life.
Approximately 600 attended the Foyle event on 22nd November at the Millennium Forum, Derry, with pupils attending from the following schools:
- Foyle College, Derry
- St Joseph’s Boys’ School, Derry
- Thornhill College, Derry
- Oakgrove Integrated College, Derry
- St Columb’s College, Derry
- Gaelcholáiste Doire
- St Cecilia’s College, Derry
- Ardnashee School, Derry
- Strabane Academy
- Knockavoe School, Strabane
- Omagh Academy
- Drumragh Integrated College, Omagh
- Carndonagh Community School
- Limavady High School
- Dean Maguirc College, Carrickmore
The Carlingford (Newry) event took place at the Omniplex, Newry on 23rd November, with approximately 200 in attendance. Schools taking part included:
- St Mary’s High School, Newry
- St Joseph’s Boys’ High School, Newry
- Our Lady’s Grammar School, Newry
- Sacred Heart Grammar School, Newry
- Bush Post Primary School, Dundalk
Scroll below to view a selection of the best photographs from these unforgettable events.
‘Don’t try this at home’ as Mark the Science Guy showcases his scientific tricks.
A scientific battle of the schools taking place at the Water Warriors event.
A shot of the large crowd at the Millennium Forum for Water Warriors.
Angela Dobbins, Deputy Mayor of Derry City & Strabane District Council, and Zach James, Loughs Agency.
Angela Dobbins, Deputy Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council trying out ‘What Lies Beneath’.
Excited pupils enjoying the Water Warriors event at the Millennium Forum.
Host Mark the Science Guy gets teachers involved in Water Warriors proceedings.
Jack Porter, Loughs Agency; Angela Dobbins, Deputy Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council; Mark Langtry (Mark the Science Guy); Zach James, Loughs Agency.
Mad Professor Fun Scientist entertaining at the Millennium Forum.
Mark the Science Guy engaging with enthusiastic pupils at the Water Warriors event.
Mark the Science Guy entertaining the crowd at the Water Warriors event, Millennium Forum.
Mark the Science Guy entertaining the crowd with a volunteer at the Millennium Forum, Derry.
Mark the Science Guy entertaining the crowd with a volunteer at the Millennium Forum, Derry.
Mark the Science Guy entertaining the crowd with a volunteer at the Millennium Forum, Derry.
Pupils enjoy the ‘What Lies Beneath’ activity at the Millennium Forum, Derry.
Pupils enjoying the ‘Starfish Sweep’ game at the Millennium Forum, Derry.
Deputy Mayor or Derry City and Strabane, Angela Dobbins, watches on as pupils enjoy the ‘What Lies Beneath’ game at the Millennium Forum, Derry.
Pupils enjoying the Science of Salmon giant board game at the Millennium Forum.
Pupils enjoying the Water Warriors event at the Millennium Forum.
Pupils enjoying the Water Warriors event at the Millennium Forum.
Sharon McMahon, Loughs Agency CEO, addressing the crowd at the Millennium Forum.
The crowd in attendance at the Water Warriors event, Millennium Forum.
‘Don’t try this at home’ as Mark the Science Guy entertains the crowd at the Water Warriors event in the Omniplex, Newry.
‘Don’t try this at home’ as Mark the Science Guy entertains the crowd at the Water Warriors event in the Omniplex, Newry.
Pupils enjoying the Water Warriors event at the Omniplex, Newry.
A pupil taking part in the ‘Starfish Sweep’ activity at the Omniplex, Newry.
A teacher takes part in a science experiment with Mark the Science Guy at the Water Warriors event in the Omniplex, Newry.
A volunteer takes part in a science experiment with Mad Professor Fun Scientist at the Water Warriors event in the Omniplex, Newry.
A volunteer takes part in a science experiment with Mad Professor Fun Scientist at the Water Warriors event in the Omniplex, Newry.
Mark the Science Guy engaging with pupils at the Water Warriors event in the Omniplex, Newry.
Mark the Science Guy entertains pupils at the Water Warriors event in the Omniplex, Newry.
Pupils enjoying the Water Warriors event in the Omniplex, Newry.
Pupils taking part in the ‘Starfish Sweep’ activity at the Omniplex, Newry.
Pupils taking part in the ‘Starfish Sweep’ activity at the Omniplex, Newry.
Pupils taking part in the ‘What Lies Beneath’ activity at the Omniplex, Newry.
Pupils taking part in the ‘What Lies Beneath’ activity at the Omniplex, Newry.
The Mad Professor Fun Scientist entertains pupils at the Water Warriors event in the Omniplex, Newry.
Volunteers take part in science experiments with Mark the Science Guy at the Water Warriors event in the Omniplex, Newry.
Volunteers take part in science experiments with Mark the Science Guy at the Water Warriors event in the Omniplex, Newry.
Volunteers take part in science experiments with Mark the Science Guy at the Water Warriors event in the Omniplex, Newry.
Volunteers take part in science experiments with Mark the Science Guy at the Water Warriors event in the Omniplex, Newry.