Ever wondered what the EU has done for Louth?

• Louth’s infrastructure has improved greatly as a result of EU funding. The Dunleer to Dundalk road received an EU grant of €67 million and the Drogheda bypass received €55 million from the EU. The A1/N1 Newry to Dundalk dual carriageway also received EU support.
• Louth’s rail infrastructure has also benefited as the Dublin – Belfast train service and line also received substantial EU funding.
• The Drogheda and Dundalk waste water treatment plants received €84 million between them from the EU.
• 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. To see a full list projects and schemes that have benefited from EU funding, click to view the full county report.
• Large EU financial grants have improved childcare facilities and access in Louth.
• The Louth Peace and Reconciliation Partnership has benefited from €2 million in EU funds under the PEACE II program to support youth, sport and arts projects.
• Dundalk IT continues to benefit from EU funding and recently received €200,000 to fund research.
• The European Social Fund has benefited Louth by investing in the county’s people through youth programs, adult education, employment initiatives and many more schemes.
• The Louth County Enterprise Board, which has received EU funding, has helped start-up and growing businesses across the county.

Click here for the full Louth County Report (pdf).