Ever wondered what the EU has done for Mayo?

• Mayo’s infrastructure has improved greatly as a result of EU funding.
  Mayo's road network has seen significant investment from the EU: examples include the N17 Knock/Claremorris road, the Westport/Castlebar road, the Charlestown bypass, improvements to the N59 at Ballina, Newport, Gortskeddia, Moylough and Mulrany, improvements to the N57 at Foxford and the Claremorris bypass.
• The EU also contributed to the €168 invested in non national roads in Mayo between 2000- 2006.
• EU funding has also played a role in boosting water supply and waste water treatment in Mayo, including projects in Castlebar, Knock, Lough Mask, Ballyhaunis and Crossmolina.
• High speed internet projects in Mayo have also benefited from EU funding.
• Tourism in Mayo has also received a boost with numerous schemes and projects taking advantage of available EU funding.
• 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.
• €22 million has also been invested in increasing childcare facilities and access across Mayo.
• The Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology received EU funding when building its Business Incubation Centre, which aims to support high-tech industry and innovation in the region.
• The European Social Fund has benefited Mayo by investing in the county’s people through youth programs, adult education, employment initiatives and many more schemes.
• The Mayo County Enterprise Board, which has benefited from EU funding, has helped start-up and growing businesses across the county.

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