Ever wondered what the EU has done for Clare?

• Clare’s infrastructure has improved greatly as a result of EU funding.
  EU funding has played a role in construction projects such as the Ennis bypass, improvements to the N87 and N65, and the N87 Ennistymon bridge.
• Clare’s tourism infrastructure has also received a boost as a result of EU funding and support over the years. Projects in Lahinch, Doolin, Lisdoonvarna, Kilkee, Ennis and the Burren have benefited.
• Clare has also benefited from the EU co-financed Rural Water scheme which has improved drinking water quality, along with providing better sewage treatment facilities. Towns that have benefited from the scheme include Ennis, Lisdoovarna, Ballyvaughan, Doolin, Clarecastle and Kilkishen, among others.
• Shannon Airport has been a major beneficiary of EU co-financing, with 5 co-financed projects between 1995-1999 alone.
• Village and urban renewal schemes, and the EU supported LEADER program, have boosted the quality of life of people across the county and have helped to diversify the rural economy.
• €25 million has also been invested in increasing childcare facilities and access across Clare.
• The European Social Fund has benefited Clare by investing in the county’s people through youth programs, adult education, employment initiatives and many more schemes.
• The Clare 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 Clare County Report (pdf).