Flood Risks and Flood Solutions Workshop

Flood Risks and Flood Solutions Workshop with the Office of Public Works (OPW)

This session is designed for adults (18+). There's plenty for younger explorers across the festival. Take a look at our family-friendly activities throughout the week. 

The OPW has responsibility for leading and co-ordinating the implementation of the National Flood Policy in Ireland through our key strategic areas of Prevention, Protection and Preparedness both now, and considering how the climate may change into the future.

OPW will use a LEGO catchment model to demonstrate the water cycle and how water moves through the atmosphere eventually falling as rain which flows from the hills, through rivers and towns, and out to sea. It helps explain how flooding can happen and demonstrates the key areas of Prevention, Protection and Preparedness in an interactive way.