Ever wondered what the EU has done for Carlow?

• Carlow’s infrastructure has improved greatly as a result of EU funding. Road infrastructure in the county has improved greatly from EU support, with projects including the Carlow Bypass, the N80 and the N81.
• EU funds have been invested in the following non-national roads throughout Carlow: the Carlow-Hacketstown, Carlow-Athy, Tullow-Castledermot, Muinebheag-Kilkenny roads, and the Tullow Inner Relief Road.
• EU funding has also played a role in boosting Carlow’s broadband connectivity.
• Carlow has also benefited from EU co-financed investment in waste management facilities, such as the Kernanstown Civic Amenity Facility, as well as bring bank sites around the county.
• Water management facilities at Leghlinbridge, Hacketstown and Carlow Town have also benefited from EU funding.
• Village and urban renewal schemes, and the EU supported LEADER program, have boosted the quality of life across the county and have helped to diversify the rural economy.
• €12 million has also been invested in increasing childcare facilities and access across Carlow county.
• The European Social Fund has benefited Carlow by investing in the county’s people through youth programs, adult education, employment initiatives and many more schemes.
• The Carlow County Enterprise Board, which has benefited from EU funding, has helped start-up and growing businesses across the county.

 Click here to read the full Carlow County Report (pdf).