Rural electrification of Woodsgift, Co Kilkenny in 1959

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Area: Woodsgift
Started: August 1958
Finished: July 1959
Poles used: 1118
Line used (km): 107
Premises connected: 320

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The figures above were sourced from our REO News magazine. Click here to find out more on what the figures mean. The map above shows the area boundary and is from a digitised version of the original map used during the scheme.

A Unique demonstration was held in Woodsgift according to The REO News from December 1958Woodsgift--1-REO-News-Dec-19580016