Map: How much does your county receive in Sheep Welfare Scheme funding?

The Sheep Welfare Scheme contributes over €21m to our rural communities.

Odile Evans

2 April 2018

Map: How much does your county receive in Sheep Welfare Scheme funding?

Suzanna Crampton's Zwartables sheep on her farm in Maiden hall Co Kilkenny. \ Claire-Jeanne Nash

Valued at over €21m, the Sheep Welfare Scheme's highest beneficiaries are Galway, Donegal and Mayo. This is consistent with the national sheep census which shows those counties have the highest numbers of sheep in the country. Kerry and Wicklow also fare well in terms of the scheme, receiving a combined total of €3.25m between them.

How much does your county receive in total CAP funding?

Schemes oversubscribed by €300m - Creed

Sheep census shows Donegal has the most sheep in the country

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