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Interreg III is a programme supported by the European Union which aims to promote interregional cooperation in the EU and encourage partnerships across borders to stimulate regional development.
The RAR Project is a cross border initiative between Kildare County Council and Denbighshire County Council developed to assist in the regeneration of the local economies of Athy and Rhyl. This project has received grant assistance from the European Union Interreg IIIA fund for three years. The project runs for three years from March 2003.
For further information on the Interreg Programme please follow the links to:
During the life span of the project a primary objective is to implement initiatives to support small and medium sized enterprises. Other project objectives include developing
Additionally, through the project it is expected to safeguard many existing jobs and create new employment opportunities.
To achieve these objectives, project staff at Athy have identified three core elements as being central to the project which are as follows:
The Athy Project Team is located at the address below and may be contacted for further information or queries on the project.
Athy Training & Enterprise Centre, Woodstock Street,
Athy, Co Kildare
Tel: +353 (0)59 8634758
Fax: +353 (0)59 8640842
Email: athy@rarproject.com
Dorian Marks, Project Coordinator
Helen Tobin-Smith, Business Support Officer
Clíodhna Scanlon, Administrative & Resource
Officer
