The Hunt Museum, Limerick in collaboration with ESB Archives, Europeana, EuropeanExpo2020 are hosting virtual collection days to collect stories, personal archives, objects and memorabilia about the Shannon Hydro-Electric Scheme at Ardnacrusha, Co. Clare. Jill Cousins, Director of the Hunt Museum said, “We are asking anyone with connections to the Shannon Scheme at Ardnacrusha and their… Continue Reading
Shannon Scheme officially opened on the 22nd July 1929 by William Thomas Cosgrave
Documentary providing overview of ESB's salmon and eel programmes.
Documentary detailing the story of ESB and electricity in Ireland from 1927-1955.
Film chronicles the development and impact of ESB and electricity in Ireland from the Shannon Scheme in 1927 to the 1960s.
Photographs of new public street lighting in Dublin city centre from 80 years ago.
A selection of printed pamphlets published in the 1920s and 1930s, during the rollout of the Shannon Scheme.
A selection of printed pamphlets published in the 1920s and 1930s, during the rollout of the Shannon Scheme.
View original footage of the construction of the Shannon Scheme, filmed by Pathé in 1928.
A selection of printed pamphlets published in the 1920s and 1930s, during the rollout of the Shannon Scheme.
A selection of printed pamphlets published in the 1920s and 1930s, during the rollout of the Shannon Scheme.
A selection of printed pamphlets published in the 1920s and 1930s, during the rollout of the Shannon Scheme.
William Thomas Cosgrave (1880–1965), President of the Executive Council during the construction of the Shannon Scheme.
Prof Frank Sharman Rishworth (1876–1960), Chief Engineer on the Shannon Scheme project.
Patrick McGilligan (1889–1979), Minister for Industry and Commerce during the construction of the Shannon Scheme.
