This was a coal and oil powered station commissioned in 1955.

Documentary detailing the story of ESB and electricity in Ireland from 1927-1955.

A selection of printed pamphlets from the Rural Electrification Scheme.

A selection of printed pamphlets from the Rural Electrification Scheme.

A selection of printed pamphlets from the Rural Electrification Scheme.

Area: Graiguenamanagh Started: September 1954 Finished: April 1955 Poles used: 828 Line used (km): 79 Premises connected: 125 The figures

Area: Carrigtwohill Started: April 1955 Finished: September 1955 Poles used: 985 Line used (km): 94 Premises connected: 29 The figures

Area: Gortroe Started: August 1954 Finished: April 1955 Poles used: 1192 Line used (km): 110 Premises connected: 275 The figures

Area: Drumtarriffe Started: April 1955 Finished: August 1955 Poles used: 1291 Line used (km): 114 Premises connected: 150 The figures

Area: Killurin Started: September 1955 Finished: December 1955 Poles used: 1103 Line used (km): 98 Premises connected: 134 The figures

Area: Ballylongford Started: April 1955 Finished: October 1955 Poles used: 1332 Line used (km): 90 Premises connected: 36 The figures

Area: Glenflesk Started: April 1955 Finished: September 1955 Poles used: 750 Line used (km): 63 Premises connected: not recorded The

Area: Newbawn Started: April 1955 Finished: September 1955 Poles used: 1267 Line used (km): 116 Premises connected: 246 The figures

Area: Monagear Started: April 1955 Finished: August 1955 Poles used: 924 Line used (km): 83 Premises connected: 176 The figures

Key Rural Electrification Facts: Surveyed: September 1953 Started: March 1955 Completed: September 1955 SQ Miles: 33 No. Consumers Accepted: 327