moneypennys lock and lock house

Located just four miles from Portadown, Monepenny's Lock is the first lock on the Newry Canal. The tranquil setting of this delightful cottage offers the perfect escape from our modern lifestyles to those who venture to walk or cycle along the Newry Canal Towpath from Portadown. A small museum and exhibition are now housed in the Lock House and the adjacent stables and bothy.

Together they provide a wealth of information on the history of Newry Canal that runs from Portadown to Newry and the importance fo this waterway in Irelands transportation system.