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ERDF Archive

Read some of our stories, stories that have been made possible by European Regional Development Funding through the Regional Operational Programmes.

Clara Bog Visitors’ Centre and Nature Reserve

August 1, 2024
The award-winning Clara Bog Visitors’ Centre and Nature Reserve in Co Offaly is one of a number of projects developed through the provision of ERDF structural funding.
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Lough Key Forest and Activity Park

August 1, 2024
Lough Key Forest and Activity Park, a unique 860-acre parkland and forest located in Co Roscommon, offers Irish and international visitors a world of wonder and adventure for all ages.
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CÚRAM

August 1, 2024
CÚRAM, the €49 million Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Centre for Research in Medical Devices, was launched in 2015 and is now a global hub for MedTech.
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Killybegs Harbour

August 1, 2024
An critical investment of €51.1 million heralded a new era for the historic fishing port of Killybegs and its hinterland.
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Con Smith Park Outdoor Gym

August 1, 2024
Constructing the outdoor gym and installing the equipment, which was set-up on Cathedral Road in 2009, cost a total of €138,000 – the other 50% of the cost was supported by Cavan County Council.
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Railway Bridge, Leitrim

August 1, 2024
The reconstruction, which cost total of €5.5 million, resulted in a more reliable bridge structure that has improved train journey times from Sligo to Dublin by ten minutes and the new structure is expected to last for 120 years.
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Convent of Mercy

August 1, 2024
In 2011, the all-girls secondary school was hooked up with 100mb fibre broadband as part of the National Schools Broadband Project.
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Luan Gallery

August 1, 2024
At a cost of €3.4 million, Carmel Duffy, Manager of Luan Gallery says the gallery wouldn’t exist without European Regional Development Funding (ERDF) of €1.45million through the BMW Region.
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Lighting Up a Bright Future

August 1, 2024
Mullan Lighting has an ever-expanding team of designers and crafts people creating beautiful pieces from simple suspensions to more intricate fixtures and bespoke shades.
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Hive Technology Centre

August 1, 2024
With the fastest broadband Co Leitrim, it’s a place that benefits many local entrepreneurs who can enjoy the high-speed connectivity without the financial strain of setting up alone.
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The Model

August 1, 2024
The redevelopment project, which was spearheaded by Sligo County Council and The Model board, began in 2008.
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Marine Test Site

August 1, 2024
The raw power of the Atlantic ocean off Ireland’s west coast is being harnessed to test new technologies which will be deployed to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change.
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    • Technology Gateway Programme
    • TU RISE
    • Smart Regions Enterprise Innovation Scheme
    • KT Boost
    • Innovators’ Initiative
    • Warmer Homes
    • THRIVE
  • ERDF Team
  • ERDF Calls
  • ERDF Latest News
    • ERDF Programme Updates
  • ERDF Beneficiaries
  • Monitoring Committee
  • ERDF Publications and Documents
  • BMW Regional Operational Programme 2014-2020
    • Programme Summary
    • Beneficiaries of EU Funding under the Border, Midland & Western Regional Operational Programme 2014-2020
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