EU pulls funds from bridge project between Louth and Down

Plans for a cross-border bridge at the site of one of the worst atrocities of the Troubles have been dealt another blow after funding from Europe was pulled.

EU pulls funds from bridge project between Louth and Down
Fri, 15 Nov, 2013 - 16:41

Plans for a cross-border bridge at the site of one of the worst atrocities of the Troubles have been dealt another blow after funding from Europe was pulled.

The Special European Union Programmes Body (SEUPB) had pledged €17.4m towards the Narrow Water project but has withdrawn its offer because additional funding had not been found.

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